Public Talks
Dr Grant Blashki has been a GP and academic for over 25 years, has published 8 books, including a textbook on GP Psychiatry and more than 130 peer review papers. He has trained GPs for over two decades and is a researcher at the University of Melbourne and has been a government advisor and evaluator of national mental health policies. Currently he is the Lead Clinical Advisor for Beyond Blue. He has given numerous presentations to organisations to help promote mental well-being, to support those with mental illnesses and to assist organisations in building mentally healthy workplaces. He especially has expertise regarding how workplaces are managing the pandemic conditions such as working from home, stress from lockdowns and adapting to new ways of working. He is an active media commentator on mental health.
We had the privilege of having Dr. Blashki present a session for our mental health first aid community on supporting colleagues during stressful times. Dr. Blashki shared invaluable insights and practical strategies during the session. His empathetic approach and genuine commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture left a lasting impression. Grateful for the knowledge, inspiration and energy he brought to our mental health first aid community.Hannah Kwok Senior Wellbeing Advisor, Qantas
Grant Blashki and Jeannine Mills delivered an engaging session for our partners. With regular references to clinical research and practice, their advice on leadership, mental health and creating effective workplaces was practical and expertly tailored for the senior corporate audience. Thought-provoking and highly recommended. Christine Fleer | Partner
“Dr Blashki made some fantastic recommendations including practical actions small business owners can take to support their own mental health as well as those around them, including employees and family. Dr Blashki’s observations were relevant, insightful and connected deeply with the audience. Our SMB customers valued his professionalism and extensive knowledge of the mental health and wellbeing space, but also that he provided practical, real and down to earth information. Thank-you Dr Blashki for your articulate and inspirational contributions.”
Nicole Sheffield EGM Community and Consumer
"“The advice you gave and the experiences you shared were very tangible and easy to relate to and I was also grateful for the way you talked about the role our team will play in helping people reconnect and recover. It was very powerful to hear that from a respected person (and hopefully a future customer!) outside our operations”
Gareth Evans
CEO of Jetstar
Dr Blashki was a special guest speaker for Kmart on R U OK? Day and he had the team enthralled from start-to-finish. Dr Blashki’s advice for psychological safety in our workplace was clear and concise and had a really positive impact on us all. Dr Blashki also gave us some great practical tips to manage our own wellbeing. Dr Blashki will be welcomed back anytime!
Conor Duffy,National Injury & Wellbeing Manager
Grant was a guest for a discussion on mental health and resilience. He led the conversation with good humour, and our audience of learners were really receptive to his expertise - he’s a fantastic communicator. We thank Grant for sharing his knowledge and expertise with us and our Xero community.
Xero AU Education team
Dr Grant Blashki’s knowledge and perspective in the areas of mental health, is not only vast, but is delivered in a truly passionate and transparent way. As an association created to support Australian builders we found Grant provided us with the perfect balance of informative tools and thoughtful insights that could serve our members in a multitude of ways. Added to this his way of engaging conversation around the tough topics in a honest, relatable way makes him an ideal spokesperson for our audience.
Anne-Maree Brown
General Manager – Content
Following the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, members of the Australian Paralympic Team had the opportunity to listen and engage with Dr Grant Blashki virtually – a perfect time while they were completing hotel quarantine. Dr Blashki shared insights and stories of trends Beyond Blue has observed in the community, benefits, and supports provided; as well as tips for managing isolation, staying well, and tips to keep you inspired to proactively look after your mental health and wellbeing. His energy about his work is captivating, the content was clear, easy to understand and on-point to the situation of the listeners. Mental Health and wellbeing is such an important aspect of life – I would not hesitate in recommending Dr Blashki to any organisation
Megan Fritsch
Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager
The students and even our own Sydney FC staff absolutely loved and gravitated to Grant and his insights. In our eyes it couldn’t have gone better.
Helena Dorczak General Manager, Commercial Strategy
“In an engaging interview for this year’s men’s health week Dr. Grant Blashki and I discussed a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. As I am a great fan of topics in this space, it was especially captivating to deep dive into this subject with him.Grant shared his experiences and professional expertise on how intertwined physical and mental health are, how to improve and maintain mental health, and where to find help when you need it. He provided great personal insights and relatable tips on how we can be mindful every day and stay healthy, both physically and mentally”…
“On behalf of Wurth Australia I would like to say ‘Thank you’. I am grateful and proud to partner with BeyondBlue and Dr. Grant Blashki, to work together to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety and depression.”
Serge Oppedisano Senior Vice President of the Wurth Group
"Grant was a sensational speaker for our event focusing on Mental Health and how to go from surviving to thriving during COVID. The best thing about Grant's presentation was that it was really relatable to the audience and it provided really actionable tips and tricks that people could implement immediately. Many people mentioned after the talk that there were so many takeaways that they will be using going forward and that Grant's session addressed challenges they were facing but weren't sure how to approach them. I'd highly recommend having Grant for any event that's focused on mental health and improving your state of mind"
Todd Schulberg - Visual Domain.
Dr Grant Blashki provided our entire law firm team with a unique, accessible, informative and practical session dealing with managing mental health in the workplace. It was an invaluable session and we are grateful to Dr Blashki for sharing his experience and expertise. I strongly encourage all businesses take steps to be educated on mental health in the workplace. I certainly hope we can secure the services of Dr Blashki for future sessions.”
Daniel Marks, Partner, CIE Legal
We engaged Grant to speak to our Seafolly staff, and covered a wide range of topics including mental health, environmental health, and the broader global health context. He presented clearly and engaged well with the audience and inspired our staff. We highly recommend him for workplace presentations.
Anthony Halas,
Former CEO Seafolly
Thank you Dr Grant Blashki for providing our customers with a Mental Health Awareness masterclass. You provided the essential and most valuable information and resources for our customers to identify and seek help when they need it. Your time and knowledge is appreciated during this COVID pandemic and 2020!
Our customer satisfaction score for this class was 10/10 and a nice comment from one of the attendees is ‘Dr Blashki was most informative discussing the important issue’
Christina Koinis
Executive Assistant to CEO
“Grant, thank you for your authentic, invaluable, inspirational advice and experiences you shared with our EA Circle members. Everything you said was very meaningful, relevant and easy to apply both in our personal and professional life. You are a very engaging and fantastic communicator who truly is passionate in all health related matters, in particular mental health and relentless in making a difference for the greater good of humanity. We wish you continued success. ”
Dimitra Zographos
Executive Manager, The EA Circle
Over the years, Dr Grant Blashki has contributed to a number of Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) professional development activities. His contributions have always been well received, due largely to the esteem within which he is held for his clinical and research work, but equally for his skills in adjusting the pitch of his presentation so it resonates with the audience to whom he is presenting. Recently we were looking for a moderator for The Great Debate, a plenary session of MHPN’s All Together Better 2023 conference. We needed someone who had substance as well as sensitivity. Grant fitted the bill, and delighted we were that he accepted our offer. He moderated the debate with verve and intent, weaving wit and energy into the session without minimizing the significance of the discussion. Grant’s professional expertise is considerable and well recognized. He has exemplary communication and interpersonal skills. He is warm, personable, quick-witted, and engaging. And most importantly he is very good at delivering key messages that land where they are meant to. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Nicky Bisogni Manager, Podcast and Special Projects MHPN
Dr Grant Blashki (or 博戈里教授) has provided professional development workshops in mental health for programs run by the Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne. The participants of these workshops include Chinese teachers working in Australian schools, EMBA students from Nanjing and Chinese principals in Hangzhou schools. Dr Blashki has always been able to tailor the content to suit the interest and needs of different audience. He has also taken into consideration the cultural factors, which influence people’s beliefs and behaviour. He has been warm and accommodating
Julia Gong
Director of Confucious Institute
Consultancy Fees
Standard Rate is $5000 per presentation (includes preparation, travel and presentation)