Jonty Bush

Former Young Australian of the Year for her work in anti-violence

Through adversity comes a strength and passion that can lead to great things.

For the past decade, following the homicides of her father and nineteen-year-old sister, Jonty has advocated for the rights of victims of violent crime. In 2009, she was recognised nationally as the Young Australian of the Year, when she developed Queensland's One Punch Can Kill campaign.

Jonty has a Bachelor of Business Management and a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She became CEO of a statewide victim support group, worked on Ministerial taskforces, was appointed to Queensland’s inaugural Sentencing Advisory Council and has continued to work and support government and community organisations with anti-violence and crime prevention strategies.

Jonty is currently a member of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee and is a Temporary Speaker of the House.

Jonty is a mum and step-mother to four beautiful daughters, and with her partner runs a small business. She is a weekly barefoot runner in our local Parkrun and enjoys spending time with her dog, Benji.

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Key Points for Jonty Bush

Jonty bush survived the homicides of two family members and moved forward to challenge Australia’s views around violence.
She was awarded Young Australian of the Year for her work in anti-violence.
Jonty has delivered hundred’s of presentations including keynotes, breakfasts and workshops throughout Australia with outstanding feedback! You can be confident in her ability to deliver a targeted and unique presentation to your audience.
She was recently voted as one of the YWCA’s 125 Most Inspirational Women in Australia.
She’s an inspiration. Jonty wears many hats, as an anti-violence campaigner, a victim’s advocate, an author, a business-woman, step-mother to three and a mother to a nine-month old (all girls!), Jonty will appeal to your audience on a number of levels.

Topics for Jonty Bush

Powerful decision-making
Living purposefully, not succumbing to ‘victim-hood’
Personal resilience, strength and overcoming adversity
Embracing change as a catalyst for personal and professional growth
Leadership and community mobilisation
Law, justice advocacy and social entrepreneurship
Violence in Australia and violence-prevention

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