Jules Allen

Jules Allen is an award-winning Australian youth advocate and dynamic motivational and inspirational speaker. Jules is guided by the philosophy that “your greatest adversity in life is your biggest gift.” She poignantly states that “resilience enables you to survive, where as, with the right tools, overcoming adversity can provide you with the opportunity to strive.”

Jules is a Social Scientist who has professional experience in child protection, youth support, school counselling, consulting and private practice. But by far, her most valuable tools have come from her own troubled beginnings. She is a staunch advocate for equity and the acceptance of diversity.

As one of the leading experts on youth, issues affecting women and capitalising on your diversity, Jules Allen is popular on the national public speaking circuit. She's known for her captivating, humorous and candid presence, and regularly speaks to crowds of hundreds. In recognition of her extraordinary work, Jules was awarded the 2017 Southern Cross University Alumni of the Year.

She's been featured on various TV programs including Australian Story and The Project, and major magazines such as New Idea, the online Women's Weekly and The Collective.

Jules Allen also delivered a TEDx talk in Melbourne on the power of acceptance in achieving resilience where she received a standing ovation.