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Jess Kennedy

Speaker & Advocate
Freelance
Country or state 
Australia
Available to 
Australia & New Zealand
City 
Melbourne
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
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Personal Details

Current position (2)

Speaker & Advocate

Freelance

Co-Host

We Should Not Discuss That - a podcast

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Who is Jess

Jess Kennedy is a Mental Health, addiction, adhd and recovery motivational speaker, Beyond Blue speaker & ambassador and fierce advocate to remove stigma, judgement and barriers to treatment for addiction and mental health.

Living in Melbourne, Australia Jess; shares her journey with people who stood where she once did to inspires hope for those who need it, but also being realistic of what recovery and ongoing treatment looks like to keep moving forward.

Jess‘s passions really shine in speaking to people about addiction, mental health and recovery in a unique manner. Educating the public in a relatable and somewhat informal way, she is able to clearly draw attention and make real change in perceptions through engaging, truthful speaking.

Jess owns her journey and is not afraid to use it to help others.

Despite her somewhat crazy journey, Jess maintains an energy that is unmatched. Extremely funny, very assertive and always looking out for those who need it makes her an exceptional public and keynote Mental Health speake/ Motivational Speaker for any organisation.

Jess volunteers as a speaker

Jess does not charge for speaking events. She does not believe in profit for helping others.

However, you can make a contribution to a number of charities Jess is involved with.

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Growing up in crisis

Nobody wakes up one day, for the first time says “today I will be mentally unwell”.

Nobody wakes up one day and says, for the first time; “today I will self medicate in such a damaging way to overcome my feelings”.

These feelings, they build overtime.

This is a lesson I learned and a life I lived that taught me that.

It taught me that by ignoring my mind, I ignore myself.

Past talks (3)
Growing up, falling down, recovering
Beyond Blue Key Note Speaker
Flinders lane, melbourne
May 31, 2023
Addiction & me
Alcohol & Drug Foundation
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
March 16, 2022
Real Stories of Addiction
Rethink Addiction
Canberra
August 25, 2021
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Rethink Addiction
Rethink Addiction
Beyond Blue
This speaker hasn't uploaded any one sheet yet.
Jess Kennedy Consulting

Books & Articles (4)

Jess Kennedy Public Speaker & Advocate 2023 Beyond Blue Key Note Speaker Jess is a passionate advocate for change in world perspectives around mental health, addiction and ADHD.
Staying Dry beyond July
ADHD & Addiction
Jess’ 880km charity trek for Sheffield charity that helped her beat drug addiction

Expertise (9)

Health & Well-being
Reducing stigma Addiction Recovery Professional Mental health ADHD ADHD in Women bipolar Addiction recovery lived experience

Clients

Rethink Addiction
Beyond Blue
Alcohol & Drug Foundation
Melbourne Private Hospital
Westside Lodge Rehab
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Why choose me? 

Jess shares her lived experience of Mental Health, Addiction and recovery in an inspiring fashion

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