Join us: Tuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 July 2026 · Mauritius + Online via Zoom
Every Good-Thing is Possible.
International Inclusion & Empowerment Summit
A summit for people who refuse to stop.
Two days. Extraordinary speakers. Real conversations.
Join us online — or in Mauritius — and find out what’s possible when the right people are in the same room.
Online from AUD $45 for one day and $75 for both days · In-person from AUD $200 (Early bird till 15 July)
This is a summit for everyone who has ever been told “no,” “you can’t,” or “it’s not possible.” Founded on the belief that with the right mindset and the right support, every good thing truly is possible, this two-day event will surprise you with what can be achieved when you refuse to close yourself off to possibility. Designed for disabled and neurodivergent individuals, their carers, families, advocates, professionals, and allies, the summit brings together voices grounded in lived experience to share real tools for thriving — not just theory. Guided by the values of Courage, Compassion, and Cheerfulness, you’ll spend two days exploring what it means to push past walls and break through ceilings.
The summit has been created by King Josh, a young man with an intellectual disability, as well as an entrepreneur and author. It is his first summit. July is Disability Pride Month, making this event all the more meaningful. It is an international event featuring speakers from Mauritius, Argentina, Australia, Malaysia and the UK.
Can’t attend on the day, but still keen to hear the sessions? That’s okay, we’ll be recording all the sessions to share with you after the event as well.
Where this summit comes from
I was born with a brain malformation. Adopted from Vietnam. Raised partly in Mauritius. Told, again and again, what I couldn’t do.
I’m a chef. I’ve written two books. I built my own school — because there was no school for me.
This summit exists because I know there are others hitting the same walls. And I want them to know what I’ve learned: the walls aren’t permanent.
“Every good-thing is possible.” — King Josh
This summit is for anyone who's been told no — and hasn't quit.
King Josh is the co-author of The Wisdom Keepers: Hope, Healing and Hidden Truths of Neurodivergence and Neurokin (both 2025, Soul Scribe Group). The summit is the next chapter.
Two days. Five pillars.
Neurodivergent people, families, disability professionals, advocates, and allies — coming together for conversations that go deeper than the usual.
The Five Pillars
- Self-Leadership — Understanding your own mind and building a life that fits you — not the other way around.
- Family Leadership — For the parents, carers, and siblings walking alongside — and who deserve their own support and voice.
- Aegis & Sovereignty — Your rights. Your story. Your power to define what success looks like.
- Self-Empowerment — Practical tools and honest conversations that actually change things.
- Inclusion & Advocacy — What real inclusion looks like — in schools, workplaces, and communities — and how to build it.
This summit lands in July — Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and Disability Pride Month. The timing is deliberate. We’re here to turn awareness into action.
Meet Our Speakers
The people in the room
Every person speaking at this summit has lived what they’re talking about. That’s the only kind of speaker we wanted.
MC & Keynote
Yenn Purkis
Autistic author, academic, and TEDx presenter.
Yenn Purkis is an Autistic and ADHD, non-binary, Asexual advocate and author. They also have a diagnosis of atypical schizophrenia and anxiety. Yenn has been a disability advocate since 2005 when their first book, the autobiography Finding a Different Kind of Normal, was accepted for publication.
Yenn has written or co-authored 20 published books, all on topics of interest to autistic people and those who love and care for them. Yenn loves giving talks and has spoken all over the world, including twice for TEDx Canberra.
Yenn is currently working on their PhD at the University of Wollongong, looking at autism, employment and wellbeing. They are also working for three different universities in a variety of academic roles, and they also work as a disability support worker and peer mentor.
Yenn lives in their apartment surrounded by art and shares their space with their little tortoiseshell kitty, Sunflower.
Speaker Profiles
These speakers are here to share their knowledge and encourage conversations on empowering lives.
Joshua Law, aka King Josh (KJ)
Advocate, Author and Entrepreneur
i am a best-selling published author, a chef, a dog handler/trainer, a New Code NLP practitioner, an entrepreneur, a student
and much, much more
i also live with an intellectual disability that impacts my cognitive and communication skills due to a congenital brain disorder. On rough days i am clinically quasi-nonverbal. i am able to enjoy the good things in life thanks to my constellation of stars (family, friends, support team, allies, coaches, mentors). with the right level of support every one can thrive
Amanda-Leigh Damms
IAGC trainer and Life Coach
Amanda is a coach, trauma-informed practitioner, theatre educator, and creative facilitator whose work bridges neurodiversity, imagination, embodiment, and generative change. With a background in drama and theatre education, influenced by experiential and process-based approaches including the work of Dorothy Heathcote, she has spent many years exploring how creativity, symbolic play, role, story, and relational presence support learning, resilience, and human flourishing. Her coaching work is also informed by generative approaches, NLP, and the work of Stephen Gilligan and Robert Dilts. Amanda brings lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, working closely with families navigating trauma, sensitivity, and difference within systems often not designed for them, exploring difference as a source of creativity, adaptive intelligence, and possibility.
Andrew Hore - FunnyworksOz
Andrew is a self employed cartoonist/artist with a community worker background, combining the two to provide a creative community service, 'Funnyworks Oz'. Funnyworks Oz provides art, life skill, personal development, social inclusion and mentoring programs, focusing on those in disability and mental health sectors in the Canberra community and nationally. Andrew has had over 30 years experience creating cartoons and illustrations for newspapers, magazines, books and websites, as well as providing programs for schools, mental health units, adult and juvenile justice and various heritage and community organisations. 'Funnyworks Oz' is a diverse community provider with a strong 'Social Role Valorisation' (SRV) ethic that adapts programs to suit the individual, focusing on high interaction and humour for effective communication of information during sessions.
Annabelle Midgley
Student, Finished GCSE’s, Qualified Lifeguard & First Aider
I am a 16-year-old young adult living in the UK with my mum, dad and my 2 cats. I have just finished GCSE’s and will be starting a new college in September, where I will study English Literature & Language, Psychology and Philosophy. I was recently awarded my NPLQ (National Pool & Lifeguarding Qualification) along with my AED certificate. I am also profoundly deaf, as a result of Pendred’s syndrome – a rare genetic disorder, causing bilateral hearing loss.Growing up deaf, I’ve definitely had a different experience from average children, however with the support and help from my friends, teachers and especially my parents I have grown into a resilient, confident and able adolescent.
Chris Collingwood
NLP Trainer & Human Performance Specialist
Chris Collingwood has been working in Neuro-Linguistic Programming since 1982, making him one of Australia’s most experienced NLP practitioners and trainers. Holding a Graduate Certificate in NLP, a BA in Psychology, and a Masters in Applied Science (Social Ecology), Chris has trained extensively with Dr John Grinder, co-creator of NLP and New Code NLP. Through his organisation Inspiritive, he has delivered NLP programmes to individuals and organisations for over four decades. New Code NLP works at the level of the nervous system — helping people access high-performance states, shift unhelpful patterns of thinking, and build genuine self-agency from the inside out. For neurodivergent and disabled individuals, this approach offers practical, embodied tools for navigating a world not always designed for them, unlocking new possibilities for confidence, connection, and thriving on their own terms.
Delany Delaney
Transformational Voice & Conscious Communication Practitioner
Delany Delaney’s work spans four decades of helping people find their full expression — voice not as speech, but as presence, agency, and the felt sense of being real in the world. As someone on the autism spectrum herself, she knows what it costs to move through systems built for a different kind of person, and what becomes possible when someone stops trying to fit and starts learning to be fully present instead. Drawing on neuroscience, ancient wisdom traditions, the performing arts, and embodied practice, Delany is a certified NLP Practitioner with a background in Sociology and Communication. Her experience includes Queensland’s deinstitutionalisation movement and founding PAKTI, the Sunshine Coast’s first disability arts organisation. She now works globally as a facilitator, coach, and practitioner — reframing inclusion not as accommodation, but as liberation.
Farha Jhumka
Neuro-Strategic Change Specialist
Farha Jhumka brings over 22 years of enterprise technology and transformation experience, working at the intersection of neuroscience, AI strategy, and operational execution. Her career spans roles at Accenture, Rapp IO, and DTOS Group, where she led SAP migrations, automation frameworks, and enterprise-scale digital transformation across international markets including Mauritius, France, and Morocco — consistently delivering results under pressure, including 100% on-time delivery across European programmes and a 50% cost reduction through strategic automation.
Farha is personally trained in New Code Neuro-Linguistic Programming by John Grinder and Carmen Bostic St Clair, the co-originators of NLP, and is completing a Graduate Certificate in NLP (Australia). Today, at Bluefox SAS, she helps boards and executive teams navigate AI transformation by addressing the neurological barriers (resistance, habit, and decision-making under uncertainty) that determine whether change actually takes hold.
Helen Connell
Counsellor, Educator and Community Service Trainer and Assessor
Helen Connell has worked in the Drug and Alcohol field since 1987, bringing a wealth of experience from both the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health sectors. Her career has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families through complex, multi-layered challenges, anchored in trauma-informed care and comprehensive case management focusing on the human element of recovery.
Specialising in engaging “reluctant clients,” Helen breaks down barriers to progress in traditional settings by cultivating non-judgmental environments and authentic rapport, empowering individuals to take ownership of their recovery journeys. Central to her approach is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), which she uses to help clients identify and reframe internal language and cognitive patterns, facilitating a shift from stagnation to self-empowerment and equipping them with new psychological tools and increased self-efficacy.
Joan Martin
Business Strategist, Mentor, Copywriter, and Bestselling Co-Author
Joan Martin is a business strategist, mentor, and three-time bestselling author, co-writer of Sacred Rebel: Women Who Dare to Be Disrupt and The Wisdom Keepers series on neurodivergence. Founder of Wingz International and creator of The Evolving Blueprint framework, Joan works at the intersection of neuroscience, heart-led business, and human potential.
Unofficially diagnosed auADHD herself, Joan brings both lived experience and professional depth to conversations about what becomes possible when we stop assuming and start asking. Her work is grounded in research into neuroplasticity, curiosity, and the belief that everyone deserves a genuine opportunity to reach their dreams, regardless of what a diagnosis says on paper.
Joan’s approach has proven that the right question, asked with an open mind, can unlock potential that others had already written off.
Kate Fiedler
Volunteer, Disability Advocate, Tutor
I’ve lived in Albury NSW independently for the past 15 years. I am a volunteer for the Good Friday Appeal (20 years) and Olivia Newton John Wellness Walk (12 years). I also tutor students from the CALD community. I have been involved in several disability advocacy projects. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as attending Aussie music live concerts. Since 2022 I have been involved in various disability advocacy projects and events locally and interstate. The message of accessibility of inclusion is very important to me to create a much more cohesive society for all. If my experiences can help someone live in a safer world or try new experiences, that makes me happy.
Leticia Testa
NLP Instructor, Generative Coach & Therapist
Leticia Testa has spent twenty years doing one thing: going deeper. Trained in NLP and Generative Coaching with Robert Dilts and Stephen Gilligan through the IAGC, and a Professional Ontological and Team Coach accredited with the ICF, she works with people navigating personal development, emotional management, relational dynamics, and the kind of critical inner moments that most frameworks don’t know what to do with.
Her specialisations include finding meaning and purpose, working with pain and healing, generative communication, and internal states of consciousness. She is also a Traditional Yoga teacher and Meditation Instructor.
Leticia’s work is grounded in a simple belief: that love, above all things, is the state that allows us to move through life whole. Her sessions are aimed at anyone willing to act from a larger, deeper intention and begin to integrate.
Matias Ortolá
Multidisciplinary Musician, Sound Artist, Producer & Coach
Matías Ortolá is an Argentine multidisciplinary musician and sound artist whose work brings together acoustic instruments from different musical traditions, electronic textures, live looping and improvisation. He creates responsive soundscapes shaped in dialogue with the moment, inviting audiences into deeper listening, presence and embodied experience. Moving across performance, composition and collaborative settings, Matías approaches music as a meeting space—one that can welcome different ways of sensing, participating and connecting. His work is guided by curiosity, attentiveness and respect for what emerges.
Scott Gooch
Chef
Six AHA awards. French classical pedigree. A master of American low‑and‑slow.
Across decades, Scott has been a driving force in shaping Canberra’s food identity. He’s a chef whose name, craft, and character have become part of the region’s culinary story.
Today, at The Truffle Farm, he channels a lifetime of mastery into unforgettable guest experiences. His craft and experience carries boldness. His mentorship carries legacy. His standards never waver.
And with formal training in nutrition, Scott builds dishes that honour both flavour and wellbeing.
A lifetime of craft. A fire that still burns. 🔥🍖
Empowerment in Action
Discover Each Day’s Events and Activities
Coming soon: This agenda provides you with a clear look at what’s happening each day. From inspiring talks to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone. Plan your days with ease and don’t miss out on any of the highlights!
The event will run from Tuesday, 28 to Wednesday, 29 July 2026 and kicks off at 2 pm AEST (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time) online and at 8 am in Mauritius, and ends at 10 pm AEST and at 4 pm in Mauritius.
Day 1, Tuesday 28 July 2026 - Workshops and Panels
Kick off the event with our opening keynote and get inspired. Let's set the tone for an impactful experience!
| 2:00 pm | Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 2:10-2:15 pm | Acknowledgment of Country |
| 2:15-3:00 pm | Yenn Purkis – Working Alongside KJ |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Josh Law (pre-recorded) – KJ’s journey, Every Good-Thing is Possible |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Break |
| 4:00-4:30 pm | Annabelle Midgley – Annabelle’s Journey |
| 4:30-5:00 pm | Joan Martin – The Curiosity Question: What Becomes Possible When We Stop Assuming and Start Asking |
| 5:00-6:30 pm | Dinner/lunch Break |
| 6:30-7:15 pm | Farha Jhumka – Empowering Neurodivergent people with AI |
| 7:15-7:45 pm | Scott Gooch – Disability Advocacy Through Work as a Chef |
| 7:45-8:30 pm | Break |
| 8:30-8:45 pm | Matias Ortolá – Music |
| 8:45-9:30 pm | Letitia Testa – Generative Leadership |
| 9:30 pm | Wrap Up for the Day, Audience Q&A |
Day 2, Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Workshops and Panels
Dive into hands-on workshops and hear from expert panels. Learn, share, and grow together.
| 2:00-2:15 pm | Introduction & Reflections From Day One |
| 2:15-2:45 pm | Delany Delaney – Lived Experience and Work |
| 2:45-3:30 pm | Kate Fiedler – Disability Inclusion |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Roundtable Discussion |
| 4:00-4:45 pm | Andrew Hore – Social Role Valorisation |
| 4:45-5:15 pm | Break |
| 5:15-7:15 pm | Chris Collingwood – Reframing and Aegis Workshop (2 hrs) |
| 7:15-8:00 pm | Break |
| 8:00-8:45 pm | Helen Connell – Lived experience, work in Alcohol and Other Drugs Services |
| 8:45-9:30 pm | Amanda-Leigh Damms – Generative Self-Leadership – The Hero’s Journey |
| 9:30-9:45 pm | Matias Ortolá – Music |
| 9:45 pm | MC Wrap-Up |
Ticket Options and Pricing
Discover the ticket options we offer. Each choice is tailored to enhance your experience. Grab your spot and join us in making a difference!
As an inclusion and empowerment seminar, we don’t want the cost to keep you from joining us, because we really believe money shouldn’t be a showstopper. Contact us at everygoodthingispossible@gmail.com for inquiries, including payment facilities/concession rates/bursaries.
Online Ticket
Access all the keynote sessions online from anywhere in the world. Sessions will be recorded and will be available to ticket holders after the summit.
A$45 per day or A$75 for both days
In-Person Ticket
Join us in Mauritius and enjoy keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities that focus on empowerment and inclusion. Includes refreshments and lunch.
A$300 for one day or A$555 or both days
Frequently asked questions
When is the summit?
The summit will be held on Tuesday 28-Wednesday 29 July 2026
What time zone is it in?
Information on the summit, such as the programme, is in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
What platform will the online summit use?
The online summit will use Zoom as host.
Can I contribute / ask a question during the presentations?
Yes, Attendees can ask a question in person in Mauritius or online using the chat function in Zoom. We do ask that if you are attending in person that you save your question to after the presentations.
Where is the summit being held?
The in-person event will be held in Mauritius. The event is also online, so you can join from anywhere in the world.
Can I just attend for one day?
Yes. You can attend for one day or both days.
How much does it cost?
Online tickets cost A$45 for one day and A$75 for both days. In-person tickets cost A$300 for one day and A$555 for both days, and include all sessions, networking, refreshments and a finger lunch.
What sorts of topics will be covered?
A range of topics will be covered, including disability advocacy and leadership, lived experience accounts around disability and inclusion, generative leadership, Social Role Valorisation and a workshop on new code Neurolinguistic Programming, Aegis and Reframing.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes – All ticket holders will have access to the recordings, even if they are unable to attend on the days.
What do I do if I don’t want to be part of a recording?
If you are in the audience and do not wish to be part of the recording:
- If you are attending in person, then please advise a summit organiser that you do not wish to be included in recordings, and they will ensure you are not
- If you are online and do not wish to feature in the recording, then please turn off your camera on Zoom, and if you have a question, you might want to submit it in the chat on Zoom rather than ask it out loud.
Will there be AUSLAN / other sign language interpreting?
No. There will not be sign interpretation at this event as it is an international event so using one country’s sign language would be inappropriate.
Are there particular IT specifications I need in order to join the online sessions?
There are no particular IT requirements other than having access to reliable internet and Zoom. If you are attending online and have issues with Zoom dropping out, we suggest turning off your camera, as this can save bandwidth and improve your connection reliability.
Will the content of the talks be disturbing / triggering?
It is possible that some content may be upsetting. Speakers should let attendees know if they anticipate that there is any particularly triggering or upsetting content in their talk and alert the audience as appropriate.
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