Travels From Victoria
Speaker Topics
Coping with Change
Discover how Beau was able to cope with a massive change and learn applicable tools and tips
Disability Awareness and Education
Beau is a passionate advocate and educator. He aims to show that people with a disability are as much apart of society as anyone else and that we should raise the bar on what can be achieved.
Overcoming Adversity
Becoming a quadriplegic at the age of 23 in 2012, Beau was able to overcome the odds and live a full, happy and independent life
Striving to Be the Best We Can Be
Hear from Beau on how we should all aim to be the very best versions of ourselves and how that we are so much more capable than we give ourselves credit for
Beau Vernon
Learn how to overcome any obstacle to acheive
Overcoming a life-changing situation to achieve, Beau Vernon holds an incredible story of resilience and perseverance.
At the age of 23, Beau suffered a freak accident whilst playing Australian Rules football. Left a quadriplegic, Beau had no control of his fingers or any movement from the chest down. Over eight months, he lived in hospital and rehabilitation facilities, facing numerous physical and emotional battles. However, Beau’s resilience and positive attitude shone through.
Beau has used his accident as a way to strengthen not only his own resilience but others, dedicating his life to helping others through public speaking. Not shying away from sport, he has also won a Hand Cycling National Championship, and even returned to Aussie Rules.
Teaching audiences strategies to enable them to overcome any obstacle, Beau has discovered the effect and influence our thoughts, emotions, gratitude, and support has on our own resilience levels. He is passionate about showing people how we are so much more capable than we give ourselves credit for.