Travels From Western Australia
Speaker Topics
Activating social consciousness through the act of having a simple conversation.
Ideas can come to us all in the strangest of places.
The power of positive connections and conversations.
Thinking outside the box about the mark we can all leave on society is a game changer.
Craig Hollywood
2022 Australian of the Year Award winning CEO, 2024 Australian hair industry Humanitarian of the Year, and social impact maker.
As the 2022 Western Australian Local Hero as part of the Australia of the Year Awards, Craig Hollywood is a valued member of the Australian social impact landscape. In 2024, Craig was also fortunate to receive the 2024 Australian hair industry Humanitarian of the Year award.
Through the power of a conversation the value Craig brings to society is of national and global importance.
Not only is he an innovative motivational speaker and businessman with a knack for thinking outside the box, but the work he puts back into the community has the power to truly inspire.
Craig understands the power of a conversation. And is the Founder of Short Back and Sidewalks. A social impact movement providing free haircuts and conversations with some of Australia’s most vulnerable people.
Having started in a car park in Perth in 2015 Short Back & Sidewalks now operates across the continent and continues to positively impact people’s lives by providing a consistent, judgement free service which helps to break the stigma often attached to those in need.
Having lost a family member who experienced homelessness, Craig set out to find a way to help some of the most at-risk people in our society.
Craig’s story about positively impacting communities through the simple act of giving a free haircut and having a chat is inspiring the next generation of giving access across the country and beyond.
He believes the collaboration is key to any success, but first we must connect with each other on a human level.
Craig is a humble, community leader who thinks differently about how we can change society for the better, together as one.
An expert collaborator and team builder, he shares stories of the power of positive connections and making a difference by activating our social consciousness.
Craig truly embodies what is good about society and his openness, humility and determination for more inclusivity is inspiring.
Not only is Craig an engaging and charismatic motivational speaker who talks from the heart, but his inspirational story and message will leave a lasting impact that will allow you to think differently about the mark we want to leave in this world.
"Lighting the fire of empathy, one conversation at a time." - Craig Hollywood