The Enemy Within was founded by Joe Williams, who is a proud Wiradjuri, 1st Nations Aboriginal man, born in Cowra and raised in Wagga Wagga, Australia. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching Joe to professional Boxing in 2009. Joe is a 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight champion and recently won the WBC Asia Continental Title. Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and Bi Polar Disorder. After a suicide attempt in 2012, Joe felt his purpose was to help people who struggle with mental illness. Joe is also an author having contributed to the book Transformation; Turning Tragedy Into Triumph & his very own autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within - which will be on stores early 2018
In 2017 Joe was named as finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards for his work with suicide prevention and fighting for equality for Australia’s First Nations people
Joe was voted as Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his work within the community, mental health and suicide prevention sectors, Joe is also a published author, contributing to the book; 'Transformation; Turning Tragedy To Triumph". Recently Joe has also been involved in filming of the worldwide documentary, "Suicide the Ripple Effect" from director and fellow advocate, Kevin Hines.
Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Smith Street, Wagga Wagga,nsw 2650,australia
- Industry
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Website
- joewilliams.com.au
- Keywords
- Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Education, Mental Health Awareness, Training, Advocacy, Addiction & Recovery Specialist, Resiliance, Mental Health First Aid.
- HQ
- Wagga Wagga, NSW
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education Questions
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's website is joewilliams.com.au
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's LinkedIn profile is https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-enemy-within
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's industry is
Health, Wellness & Fitness
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's top competitors are
Yfoundations,
National Indigenous Times,
Kindred; Consulting With Purpose,
Hope And Resilience Counselling,
Flourish Health.
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's categories are Health, Wellness & Fitness
The Enemy Within - Suicide Prevention And Mental Health & Wellbeing Education's founding year is 2014
