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Past Speaking

Awards & Nominations

2020 Out From The Mist Video Competition - Runner Up - “A Letter To My Younger Self”

2023 Finalist & Winner of Rich Dreams Prize

2024 Nominee for Best Dressed for Women in Fashion

2024 Finalist of The Inspire Awards

2023 National Finalist for Australia Galaxy Beauty Pageant

2024 Finalist of QLD Mental Health Week Achievement Awards

2024 Finalist for “Support Worker of The Year” + “Sector Advocacy” - National Disability Leadership Organisation

2022 Winner of “Miss Congeniality” - Australia’s Royalty Pageant

2025 3rd Runner Up in Ms Oceania

What People Say:

  • "Carers Queensland was honoured to have Suzanne Dang present as a guest speaker at the 2021 Brisbane North Mental Health Expo. Suzanne captured the audience’s attention through the sharing of her own personal mental health journey. Suzanne’s story is real, raw, and honest."

    Kirsten Cusack

  • "A few weeks ago I attended the Brisbane Carer Expo (17/9/21) and I was thrilled that Suzanne spotted me in the crowd and came over to introduce herself. Suzanne asked me to attend her presentation later that day at the expo. As a Motivational Speaker I was only to happy to attend and show my support. To get up on stage and share your own story is something few people have the courage to do. Suzanne spoke about her life in an honest, real and powerful way which is a skill few people possess. I look forward to watching her evolution in the speaking world.

    Dean Clifford

  • "I recently attended this year’s “R U OK? Fundraising Dinner (2021),” and witnessed Suzanne’s raw power: her ability to captivate the audience. After the first few sentences, the room became incredibly silent as listeners were drawn into her world and hung onto her every heartfelt word. Even though she has been through many traumatic life experiences, Suzanne continues to push herself forward with a hopeful and positive mindset."

    Eva Ma

  • "When I witnessed Suzanne tell her story, she spoke bravely and honestly about her experiences. She provided a raw account of the challenges she faced, but also the hope she has, as well as the goals which she has been able to achieve."

    Sandie Qi

  • "Suzanne speaks openly and honestly about her personal struggle with bi-polar, which at times is very raw and tragic that such a young person has had to endure so much. But her content is about overcoming her challenges, and sharing a story of strength. It is evident that Suzanne is passionate about helping others, and speaking out about bi-polar to educate the community about those living with bi-polar."

    Chauntelle Merrett

  • "I attended Suzi's seminar on mental health and was moved by her story. I found some of Suzi's strategies to be very helpful for looking after my own mental health. It was a pleasure to attend her seminar and I look forward to attending more of Suzi's presentations in the future."

    Louisa Parkinson

  • "Suzanne offers her genuine self on the stage when she speaks. Providing emotionally raw and relatable stories that one cannot help but be provoked to reflect upon one’s own life and our own personal struggles and emotional turmoils that live within us all. She instilled hope as she reminds us how our respective journeys are different and inspires us to do better for ourselves. A genuine warrior that walks her talk and strives to lead by example always. She is a truly brave and remarkable human being that will touch and feel connected to a wider community after hearing her testimony. Even if it’s to just hear an inspirational story Suzanne is it. Would recommend her and her story any time. Thank you for what you do Suzanne and hope to hear you again soon."

    Yari Silva-Cabezas

  • "I met Suzanne at a runway fashion show earlier this year. And more recently, I had the privilege of hearing her speak at the 2022 IDPwD Carer’s Queensland event. Suzanne spoke from the heart and I could genuinely hear her passion for helping people who may be experiencing similar mental ill-health situations. She shared the highs and lows of mental health journey, in a raw and heartfelt way. The audience, including me, were captivated. She is an inspiring advocate, who has the ability to educate and empower the community to better understand those living with bi-polar. And, she provides hope to those who may be facing the same challenges. Well done, Suzanne!"

    Sara Shams

  • "It was with great pleasure that disability advocate and fashion blogger Suzanne accepted Carers Queensland’s invitation to be a guest speaker at our inaugural International Day of People with Disability 2022 event in Brisbane. Suzanne captivated our audience by speaking from the heart and sharing her mental health struggles and how she works to overcome them. As a person of Vietnamese descent, Suzanne spoke about the barriers she has faced in her journey to wellness. With a warm and friendly personality and an outstanding sense of fashion, Suzanne won the room. Suzanne also offered thought-provoking, real-life examples of how we can all work together to become a more inclusive community. We thank Suzanne for being our guest."

    Carers Queensland Board Chair - Jim Toohey

  • "I have known Suzanne for several years now. Our paths first crossed at various fashion events where she often attend not only as a guest but at times as a photographer and a fashion blogger. I have always admired her unique and distinctive sense of style. Nevertheless, Suzanne embodies much more than just her fashion sense. She is kind, compassionate and always happy to lend a helping hand. As a young woman going through mental health issues and winning the battle, she has committed herself to supporting others by openly sharing her experiences. I am very proud of her and of the work she is doing."

    Sher Lo

  • "Dear Suzanne, Thank you so much for being an important our wonderful event! Your heartfelt presentation. Your conviction while speaking on a topic what others might consider very difficult was challenging and inspiring. I am sure there are many others who would benefit greatly from hearing your story. So, from myself, and our event team, we wish you success in your future speaking career. Bravo and best wishes!"

    Bernadette W. Hestiati

  • "Suzanne joined Women’s Health and Equality Queensland to speak on our panel for our 2024 Women’s Health Week Luncheon. It was such a pleasure to have Suzanne with us, sharing her experiences, challenges, and wins along her mental health journey. Suzanne spoke beautifully from the heart, and was incredibly captivating, honest, and insightful. A huge thanks to Suzanne for her fabulous contributions, and for being an all-round superstar!"

    Bianca Blackmore

  • “Suzanne Dang was an inspiring and empowering speaker at the 2024 Luxe Diversity Get Together ! Her courage to openly share her journey with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 left a profound impact on our audience. Suzanne's honesty and authenticity in discussing mental health challenges broke down barriers and opened the door for important conversations. Her positive energy and dedication to advocacy challenged stigmas, reminding us all of the strength in vulnerability. Suzanne is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with mental health, and her presence elevated the event to new heights."

    Ms Joyce Taylor

  • "We recently had the privilege of engaging Suzanne to speak at 2025 Domestic and Family Violence forum for high-risk social workers. Suzanne brought her vibrant presence, deep compassion, and powerful mental health lived experience to the room, creating an atmosphere of genuine connection and reflection. Her heartfelt storytelling resonated with every attendee, leaving a lasting impact. From the outset, Suzanne collaborated with us to understand our learning objectives and the purpose of the event. She tailored her contribution with ease and professionalism, aligning beautifully with the goals of the day. We would highly recommend Suzanne as a lived experience advocate and speaker for any organisation seeking to foster insight, empathy, and meaningful change in the workplace."

    Jacque from Workplace Respect