"If you want something bad enough, then you adapt. No matter how much it hurts physically and emotionally."
Recognised not only for his results, Ben is widely regarded as one of Australian Paralympic sportβs most authentic personalities. He is articulate, warm, and self-deprecatingly funny β an effusive storyteller who connects equally with childrenβs audiences and corporate rooms. He is vocal about growing up with cerebral palsy, carrying the narrative with confidence rather than fragility.
He lives in Manly on Sydneyβs Northern Beaches and trains at Thredbo, with dryland work in Sydney. He has spoken publicly about the importance of βstaying in the momentβ under pressure, a theme that resonates across high-performance sport, mental health, and youth audiences.
Key Brand Themes
β’ Resilience & perseverance (dislocated shoulder in a Paralympic final; still medalled)
β’ Youth inspiration (youngest Winter Paralympian in the world)
β’ Longevity & peak performance (four Paralympic Games across 12 years)
β’ Authenticity & humour (relatable, media-trained, family-values driven)
β’ Australian identity & national pride (consistent team leadership and flag bearer roles)
Speaking Engagements & Partnerships
Ben has delivered keynote presentations across a range of corporate, sporting, and community organisations. Previous engagements include:
Google, Amazon, Coca-Cola Amatil, ING, Macquarie Bank, Sports Bet, National sporting organisations and high-performance programs, schools, universities, and youth leadership initiatives
Benβs Current Partners include:
Toyota
BUPA
Seiko
Thredbo
POC Sports
Burton Snowboards