Brendan Burkett is an inspirational speaker with a compelling story. After losing his leg in a hit and run accident in 1985 Brendan’s strength of character turned tragedy into triumph.
A Paralympic Champion, World Champion, World Record holder, Commonwealth Games and Australian multiple medallist, Brendan captained the Australian Paralympic Team to Atlanta in 1996, and was also the Opening Ceremony Flag bearer in Sydney 2000 leading what was to be Australia’s most successful sporting team ever.
The significance of his sporting achievements have been recognised at the highest level as Brendan is the recipient of the following awards; 1988 Australia Day Sporting Award; 1997 Order of Australia Medal (OAM); 1998 Ambassador for the Sydney Paralympic Games; 2000 Olympic torch relay member; 2000 Paralympic torch relay member; and 2000 Australian Sports Medal recipient.
Brendan has combined his love sport and quest for knowledge in an unique way. This is best exemplified in his achievements which integrate success on the international sporting arena as well as the completion of a degree and masters in engineering, followed with a Ph.D. in Biomechanics. In 2000 he was awarded the Institution of Engineers Australia, Professional Engineer of the Year Award.
His work experience includes 5 years as a consulting engineer, this included 12 months as an engineer on the oil rigs in the North Sea (the first person with a disability to apply, pass the off shore medical, and then to work on the oil rigs), he is currently employed as a Sport Scientist at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Brendan's speaking range is vast covering after dinner speeches, keynote conference presentations, and motivational corporate seminars. He is inspiring and humorous and is well equiped to lead and motivate your team to the success they desire.
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