Kim Huckerby

Mental Health Speaker and Workplace Wellness Educator

With over 20 years of frontline experience in social work, education, and mental health, Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and a powerful presence that captivates and inspires audiences across all settings—whether in schools, conferences, or workplaces.

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Kim Huckerby draws from over two decades of diverse experience as a Social Worker, Educator, Mentor and Thought Leader on the front lines of mental health. With a clear mission to cultivate world where everyone possesses the skills to support those in need, Kim’s passion and expertise instill confidence and assurance in her audience.

Kim’s empowering approach to mental health and wellbeing, coupled with her infectious positivity, renders her an invaluable asset to organisations and event managers seeking to enhance workplace culture and challenge outdated and unhelpful mental health stigmas.

Her ability to connect authentically with individuals from all backgrounds underscores her commitment to equipping leaders at all levels with the knowledge, tools and confidence necessary to promote mental wellness.

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Who’s Going to Thank You for Burning Out? Preventing Burnout and Prioritising Self-Care

In this thought-provoking keynote, Kim challenges the damaging culture of burnout and emphasises the importance of self-care. Attendees will learn practical strategies to integrate self-care into their daily routines, fostering more sustainable and mentally healthy environments.

Are You OK? What If the Answer Is No? Mastering Mental Health Conversations

Equip your audience with the tools and skills to navigate mental health conversations with confidence and empathy. This keynote provides a comprehensive communication toolkit that empowers individuals to support each other effectively, whether in a school, workplace, or any other community setting.

Tech Toughness: Maintaining Mental Health in a Digital World

Explore the intersection of technology and mental wellbeing. Kim guides audiences through strategies for setting healthy boundaries with technology, enhancing digital resilience, and fostering a mindful approach to tech use in any environment.

Beyond the Surface: Identifying Subtle Signs of Distress

Kim delves into the often-overlooked signs of distress, offering skills to recognise and address subtle mental health issues before they escalate. This keynote is essential for anyone committed to creating a supportive and mentally healthy environment, whether in schools, workplaces, or communities.

Every Word Counts: Harnessing the Power of Language to Improve Mental Health

Words have the power to shape culture. In this keynote, Kim highlights how intentional language and empathetic listening can transform mental health, leading to a more inclusive, resilient, and supportive environment, regardless of the setting.

Kim as a presenter was experienced, engaging and most importantly, real. There was great group engagement and lots of practical examples and interaction with all participants. Kim gave us many useful tips and practical takeaways that were clear and could be applied immediately. The session was well structured and easy to follow due to Kim's accessible presenting and professional but casual style. We will definitely work with Kim again. Ralph Lauren
Kim was an amazing instructor. I wasn’t too sure on what to expect going into the course but leaving I have a range of new knowledge that I know I’ll need/use at some point. Kim was able to give all the information in what felt like a safe environment. Kim held the audience’s attention the whole time…. I highly recommend Kim! Thank you! AFL NSW/ACT
Kim was outstanding and had a lot of practical experience in the field which helped us immensely in bridging the gap between theory and real life. Mastercard
The Wellbeing Affect has provided valuable MHFA training to members of our Youth Reference Group and we’re looking forward to more in the future. Kim is always so lovely and helpful with many of our YRG members, and they have mentioned what a great facilitator she is, as well as being so knowledgeable. I recommend Kim Huckerby to everyone in search of equipping themselves with the essential tools and awareness surrounding mental health. Headspace
The Wellbeing Affect team have been running MHFA training for our students and staff since early 2021. The feedback from our participants has been fantastic and the instructors integrate information on our specific services to give a tailored approach along with the evidence-based training. We recommend TWA for other large organisations wishing to build a mental health literate workforce. UNSW Health Promotions