Committed mental and physical health advocate. Inspirational Key Note Speaker, Trainer, Best Selling Author - Penguin Books Australia - The Cost of Bravery. Australia Day and Kookaburra Kids Ambassador.Allan Sparkes is one of only 5 Australians in the past 48 years who have been awarded the Cross of Valour, Australia’s highest bravery decoration, Australia’s highest civilian award and the civilian equivalent of the Victoria Cross for Australia. He is the only Australian to ever be awarded the Cross of Valour and a subsequent Australian Bravery Decoration, The Commendation for Brave Conduct, awarded in August 2016 for saving the life of an aboriginal man who had fallen onto train tracks at Redfern Railway Station. In the Australia Day Honour's list 2017, Allan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to mental health support organisations and the community . Along with Australia's living Victoria Cross and Cross of Valour recipients, Allan is also one of only 10 Australians to be awarded the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal.Allan is a renowned speaker who has inspired corporate audiences in excess of 1500 delegates with his life story. He has the ability to transform his audiences and take them on a journey and develop a belief in themselves and their future. His real life examples of leadership in extreme situations provide challenging and thought provoking models to help develop skills for both current and future leaders. His knowledge and his passion are powerful resources he draws on to ensure his presentation will be remembered for years to come. You can read more at Allan's website www.allansparkes.com