Keynote Talks

Increasing understanding of LGBTQIA+ lived experience and the impact of safer spaces for all

I deliver keynote presentations that support organisations to better understand LGBTQIA+ lived experience, strengthen inclusive cultures, and recognise the real impact of creating safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone.

Drawing on lived experience, research-informed insights, and practical examples, my keynotes build empathy, confidence, and cultural understanding - while inspiring audiences to take meaningful action. I speak to leaders, staff teams, and community audiences, tailoring each presentation to the context, goals, and people in the room.

Interested in a keynote? Head to the Contact page to enquire.

Experience Highlights

TEDx speaker • Ambassador for Give Out Day Australia • Finalist for Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year • Top 50 LGBTI Australian Leaders List • Featured filmmaker (FEMME) • In Conversation Host with Kate Moenning (The L Word) • Minus18 Queer Youth Formal Emcee • Keynote Speaker at Premiere of Sydney Film Festival screening of On Top • Radio Host of Unicorn Youth • Documentary Feature in the Australian Consent Documentary from Jess Hill - Asking For It. • Winner of Mx Melbourne Rubber 2022 • 1st Runner Up for MIR 2024 • Keynote speaker at Pride in Practice (Marvel Stadium)

Speaking Topics

  • A 15-minute keynote that combines personal stories from my background in secondary and adult education with research on the impact of inclusive language. This talk explores how the words we use at work - and in daily life - can either reinforce harm or create belonging, and how intentional language choices can lead to genuinely life-changing outcomes for individuals and teams.

  • A keynote about moving from awareness to practical inclusion outcomes — helping teams understand what safer spaces look like and how to start embedding inclusive practice immediately.

  • An insight-driven keynote that explores the power and nuance of queer femme identity, including a short screening of the award winning documentary FEMME and a discussion of barriers, resilience, and cultural visibility.

  • What does gendered violence look like for LGBTQIA+ people at work — including the everyday microaggressions that often go unnoticed? As Project Manager and author for the WorkSafe LGBTQIA+ Gendered-Based Violence Toolkit, I share current research and practical strategies to help workplaces prevent harm, respond effectively, and build safer, more inclusive cultures.

  • Bisexual Australians experience higher rates of mental health concerns compared to many other communities - but too often this isn’t widely understood. In this keynote, I share current research alongside lived experience to explain why these disparities exist and offer practical steps organisations and individuals can take to better support bi+ people in their networks.

  • When LGBTQIA+ people come out, we’re often met with warnings about the challenges ahead. In this keynote, I flip that narrative - sharing the joy, strength, creativity, and connection that come with being queer. Delivered as a TEDx talk in Melbourne, this keynote invites audiences to reframe how they respond to coming out, so the next time someone shares this part of themselves, they’re met with affirmation, pride, and possibility.

  • In 2019, I became the first Australian LGBTI person to successfully pursue legal action for anti-LGBTI online defamation. In this keynote, I explore the real impact of online hate on LGBTQIA+ people, alongside practical insights on standing up to harm, building resilience, and supporting queer people within our workplaces and communities.

  • We all know consent matters — but navigating consent conversations in everyday life can be complex. In this keynote, I explore how to build healthy, respectful consent practices beyond policy and into daily interactions. Drawing on my work as a featured speaker in the SBS documentary Asking For It, I offer practical tools to support clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and safer cultures.

  • Drawing on my experience as a former high school teacher and my work across LGBTQIA+ youth spaces, this keynote explores how to create safer, more inclusive environments for queer young people. I share practical insights and strategies to support wellbeing, belonging, and safety for LGBTQIA+ youth in schools, organisations, and community settings.

  • Most of us want our spaces to be safe and inclusive — but knowing where to start isn’t always obvious. In this keynote, I share simple, practical steps to help beauty and hair salons create more inclusive, affirming environments for LGBTQIA+ clients and staff.

What People Are Saying

  • delsi’s presentation tied in perfectly with our Wear It Purple Day and resonated across the organisation.

    Their insights as a former high school teacher and LGBTQIA+ youth advocate were invaluable, and the way they shared their story - with humour, candour, and care - connected with everyone in the room, from administrators to our operations team.


    — Nillumbik Shire Council

  • The combination of delsi sharing their story alongside research and statistics was powerful and helped bring the importance of LGBTIQA+ inclusion to life.

    Their approach was accessible, funny, and deeply impactful, sparking meaningful conversations among staff that continued well beyond the session.


    — Monash City Council

  • Our staff walked away genuinely moved and motivated to strengthen LGBTIQA+ inclusion in our workplace.

    The learnings are already being put into practice.


    — Seeker Agency

Book a Keynote

If this feels aligned with your organisation’s inclusion goals, please head to the Contact page to enquire or book.