The Show

One Friday afternoon. Four speakers. A whole lot of laughs.

MATESHIP MATTERS! is a free community wellbeing show, convened by your local council. It’s part stand-up, part masterclass and part town-hall yarn, built for council staff and the wider community alike.

Register interest Host a show

Run sheet

Friday afternoon, 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Every show features all four speakers, with a break for afternoon tea and a live Q&A to finish.

Friday afternoon program · 1:00pm to 5:00pm

The Seriously Funny Community Wellbeing Show

  1. 12:30pmDoors openRegistration, with local services and community groups in the foyer
  2. 1:00pmWelcome & celebrity introductionsA specially recorded celebrity introduction to each speaker
  3. 1:10pmDr Jemma King · Sleep ExpertThe Science of Sleep · up to 45 min
  4. 1:55pmAidan Grimes · The Kokoda KidForged on Kokoda · up to 45 min
  5. 2:40pmAfternoon tea & coffee break25 minutes to relax and recharge
  6. 3:05pmDr Tony Valenti · Sports Psychologist to the StarsReally Homer Papantonio, The Corporate Impostor. Performance, Mindset & Mental Resilience · up to 45 min
  7. 3:50pmDr Ross Walker · Heart & Total Wellbeing ExpertThe Heart of Total Wellbeing · up to 45 min
  8. 4:35pmLive Q&A: Ask the ExpertsAll four speakers together · 25 min
  9. 5:00pmClose

For council staff wellbeing days, community events and conferences

A special celebrity introduction to our speakers

The afternoon opens with a specially recorded, poetic celebrity introduction to each speaker, setting the scene for an entertaining, inspiring and unforgettable wellbeing experience.

An afternoon of practical insights, inspiration, entertainment and seriously good laughs to take back into the workplace, home and community.

Meet the speakers

What we talk about

The stuff that keeps us well.

No jargon, no lectures, no guilt. Just practical, evidence-based ideas delivered by people who are genuinely funny.

  • Sleep
  • Stress & recovery
  • Heart health
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Resilience
  • Leadership
  • Psychological safety
  • Energy
  • Humour
  • Playfulness
  • Social connection

The 2027 tour

Queensland. New Zealand. Your town?

We’re locking in Friday afternoon dates with councils across Queensland and New Zealand now. Every confirmed show will be listed here, with a link to register through the host council.

Bring it to your community

Built for the whole community

  • Council staff
  • Volunteers
  • Veterans
  • First Nations communities
  • Community groups
  • Retirees
  • Local residents

Questions

Good to know.

How much are tickets?

Nothing. Shows are free. The host council manages registrations, with free tickets allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration details will be listed with each confirmed show.

When are shows held?

On a Friday afternoon, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, with a 25-minute afternoon tea and coffee break. Doors open at 12:30pm.

Is it suitable for teenagers and kids?

The show is pitched at adults, but it’s clean, warm and family friendly. Teenagers will get plenty out of it, particularly Jemma’s session on sleep.

Is the venue accessible?

We work with each host council to choose accessible venues. Accessibility details will be listed with each confirmed show.

Is it actually funny?

Seriously. One of our speakers has fooled more than 1,200 conference audiences. Another worked as a stunt double in Police Academy 7. You’ll laugh.

What if a topic hits close to home?

Some of what we talk about is serious. Local support services will be available on the day, and we’ll share where to get help long after the show ends.

Register your interest

Tell us where you are and we’ll let you know when MATESHIP MATTERS! is coming your way.