Speakers

Harry Roberts in November 2022, at just 24 years old, was diagnosed with melanoma. After undergoing treatment and recovery, he is now cancer-free and a passionate advocate for young people to prioritise regular skin checks and stay on top of their health.

Having also lost his dad to cancer in 2006, Harry understands better than most that cancer does not just affect the person diagnosed. It impacts everyone around them, from family and friends to entire communities.

As a result of Harry sharing his story, 25 STAY ALIVE ran a workshop at his football club, providing skin checks to his teammates and raising awareness across the broader community. Harry’s courage to speak up has already made a real difference, inspiring others to take action and helping to save lives.

Suhrid Sheth has long been a supporter of the Men’s Health Awareness Ball, attending and sponsoring previous events. But it was one powerful message from the Ball that changed his life forever. Inspired to take charge of his own health, he booked a routine check-up with his GP, requesting a comprehensive screening—the “works.” What should have been a straightforward visit turned into a life-altering moment: he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Yet, fortune favours those who act. Thanks to early detection and swift medical intervention, Suhrid emerged victorious—cancer-free and more grateful than ever. A devoted father to three girls and a proud grandfather to eight, he now embraces each day with newfound appreciation. Life is too short to take for granted, and Suhrid is living proof that vigilance and action can make all the difference.

Mark Beretta OAM is Australia’s most watched sports presenter. Millions of Australians start their day with Mark and the Sunrise team on Channel 7. In his 30 years with the Chanel 7 Network, he has covered almost every major international sporting event, including 13 Olympic Games. Mark holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and before entering the media, worked with BHP, Andersen Consulting and Honeywell. A dedicated family man, Mark was recognised as the 2019 Australian Father of the Year, is also an author, 10-time Australian water ski champion, holds the rank of Major in the Australian Army (Reserve), and is a gun cyclist. 

Mark has regularly taken part in the 1,400 km (870 mi) Tour de Cure bike ride from Sydney to Mooloolaba over ten days, to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Mark joined the board of Tour De Cure in 2011.

A hugely popular and vibrant personality, Mark works tirelessly to fundraise and promote his charity causes.

Magic Mike Webb is a magician from Canberra who performed a deeply personal and emotional act on Australia’s Got Talent in 2022. His performance revolved around a card trick that told the story of “Jack,” a man who appeared to have a perfect life but struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. 

Using cards with different symbols and words, he illustrated  and delivered a powerful message of hope and awareness about mental health issues in Australia. His performance moved the judges and audience, earning him a standing ovation and four “yeses” from the judges.

Mike will reperform his AGT event live at MHAB2025.

Richard Ernster, fondly known as the Kilt Auctioneer, has been raising money for charity through his auction and events company, Helping Hand Group. To date, Helping Hand Group has generated over $120 million for charities through gala functions and fund-raising auctions.

Richard is an advisory board member of the Jodi Lee Foundation, is on the fundraising committee of Courage to Care NSW, is a Global Goodwill Ambassador (GGA) for Australia, a foundation member of Australasian Fundraising Auctions and is one of five co-founders of LInfluencers (L>) an organisation formed to increase the ability of others to broaden their reach through L> combined LinkedIn connections.