ONE VOICE Conference - 2023

Nelly Thomas is a multi-talented, award-winning Australian comedian, 

author and broadcaster. 

In 2022 Nelly launched the smash-hit podcast The Single Life of Us, has been featured on Ch9, Ch7 and 

the podcast was nominated for 

“Best Sex and Relationships Podcast” in the 

2022 Australian Podcast Awards. 

She is a regular guest on 

ABC Melbourne Radio, Radio National, 

News Breakfast and various other programs. 

Nelly is also the author of four books including  Some Mums are Fat Molls 

Kate Parker is one the founder members of Daughters of the Deep and is Head of Operations for Oceania. Daughters of the Deep combines both Kate's core values regarding equal rights for women, and her passion in conservation diving.

Kate is also a crew member with Sea Shepherd and runs the Sea Shepherd Dive program in Australia/NZ, as well as being a member of the Coast Guard, as well as a full time speech pathologist.

Gem Gale is a 16 year old with a desire to make a change. Personally suffering from mental health issues since a young age, Gem wants to help others come out on the other side, just like she did. 

Storms Don’t Last Forever, is Gem's upcoming book, written to share her story with the world, but also help others to speak up and get the understanding and attention that they need and deserve. 

**Gem is also the daughter of Kate Gale, who shared her cancer journey at last year’s One Voice conference. Right now, Kate is again fighting the cancer battle.

 Tiffanee Cook is a boxer, trainer, epigenetics coach, and host of the podcast ‘Roll With The Punches’, who uncovered her childhood trauma when she stepped into the boxing ring at 29.

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face”

Tiffanee has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. 

 In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee?