Tony’s Speaking, Training & Consulting Services
Tony is a highly experienced public/keynote speaker at conferences and other events, and at providing consulting and training on diversity, resilience, disability, human rights, LGBTI issues, intersex rights, trans / transgender issues, sex & gender, LBTI women, women in non-traditional roles, multicultural issues and local government leadership.
Tony’s personal story as a person born biologically both female and male has featured on numerous television programs, radio programs and articles including twice on 60 Minutes (2000 and 2005). Tony has also provided training and consultancy services to many government departments and other organisations (including GLLO training, equity and diversity training), and has received numerous community awards such as the “Top 50 LGBTI Leaders Award” in 2017.
Here’s some recent feedback about Tony:
Carers Victoria staff undertook “Intersex for Allies” training with Tony in May, as part of our preparation for the Rainbow Tick accreditation. Staff provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, and stated a significant increase in knowledge after the 3 hour presentation. Some of the written comments from staff are below.
“Tony was fantastic in explaining what it is to be intersex”
“Very informative, I have started to gain insight into source of the problems encountered by someone who is intersex. Interested in reading the Darlington Statement”
“Wow, I’m totally blown away by Tony’s authenticity. And inspired by it”
“Tony was an excellent presenter. Very engaging. It felt like one big conversation with a friend. Thank you for sharing Tony”
“Thank you Tony, it has been such an eye opener. Thank you again for sharing your experience and making us feel comfortable”
If you would like to discuss engaging Tony as a guest speaker for your event, training, conference or policy development/review, please contact Tony at tony.briffa@briffa.org.
Please note: Much of Tony’s significant human rights work has been conducted as a volunteer. It is therefore appreciated that organisations seeking to engage Tony’s services will remunerate her for her time and work including preparation, transportation, parking and/or accommodation (if needed). Rates are reasonable and can be negotiated for community organisations.
Tony is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a public speaker, trainer and consultant.
ABN 35 633 531 962
The following are a sample of television and radio programs, newspapers, magazines, organisations and conferences where Tony has featured or provided training/speaking services over the last 20+ years.
