MEET NIC
Keynote speaker and founder of
The Champions
Nic Newling is a mental health speaker and advocate focused on suicide prevention and the role of lived experience in supporting meaningful conversations
R U OK? Ambassador documentary
PERSONAL STORY
Nic's work is shaped by his own experience with mental health challenges, including living with a mood disorder during his early years.
He was also deeply impacted by the loss of his brother to suicide--an experience that continues to inform his perspective and commitment to his work.
These experiences led Nic to recognise the importance of open, honest conversations around mental health, and the need for people to feel better equipped to support themselves and others.
Professional Background
Following his early experiences, Nic worked with the Black Dog Institue, contributing to programs focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, including the world's first online Positive Psychology intervention for young people.
He later founded The Champions, a program designed to bring structured, practical mental health conversations into schools, workplaces, and communities across Australia.
His work is grounded in a balance of lived experience and professional understanding, with a focus on clarity, relevance, and real-world application.
Nic is an ambassador for R U OK? and for Australia Day through the NSW Premier’s Department.
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As Featured In
Nic Newling and The Champions work have been featured across a wide range of media platforms, including television, documentaries, radio, newspapers, podcasts, and published works.
These conversations have reached audiences across Australia and internationally, contributing to broader awareness around mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of open, practical dialogue.
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Nic's work has been shared across a range of platforms, reaching broad audiences through television, radio, print, and digital media.
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He has been featured on programs including The Today Show in the United States, Australian Story, and in publications such as Huffington Post.
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He also appears in the documentary series Man Up and the film Suicide: The Ripple Effect, both focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
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In addition, Nic's story is included in Missing Christopher, a Human Rights Award-winning memoir written by his mother.
Interviews, documentaries, and conversations with Nic Newling and The Champions
