Public Talks
Join Hugh as he walks you through his journey and tells stories of the incredible people who have inspired him and The Resilience Project to spread happiness.
What to expect
Our flagship Public Talks give Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The Resilience Project, the chance to unpack the research on mental health and break it down into simple tips that will leave you feeling empowered to improve your wellbeing.
A best selling author and co-host of popular podcast, the imperfects, Hugh has partnered with elite sports teams, 1000+ schools and 500+ workplaces teaching simple and practical mental health strategies.
Adults, parents, professionals, teenagers; these talks are for you. Well, really, it’s for anyone who wants to share a laugh and pick up some wellbeing tips along the way.
Please ensure you only buy tickets from our authorised ticketing agents which are linked directly below. Any ticket purchases through third party resellers may be invalid.
Event updates
On this page, you’ll find the most up-to-date information available for our 2022 Public Talks.
For existing ticketholders from rescheduled 2021 shows, any news of a cancellation/reschedule would have been communicated via email from the ticketing agent. If you have not received any correspondence, be sure to get in touch with the event venue.
2022 Public Talks
Completed Shows:
Auckland
Old dates:Â 27 May 2022, 4 July, 12 August & 23 September 2021
New date:Â Friday 4 November 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Bruce Mason Centre
Auckland
Old dates: 28 May 2022, 2 July, 13 August & 24 September 2021
New date: Saturday 5 November 2022Â
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Bruce Mason Centre
Ballarat
Old dates:Â 8 June, 26 July, 31 August & 3 October 2021
New date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Wendouree Performing Arts Centre
Ballarat
Old date: Friday 1 October 2021
New date: Wednesday 30 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Wendouree Performing Arts Centre
Bendigo
Old dates: 21 June, 20 September & 15 November 2021
New date: Tuesday 15 March  2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Ulumbarra Theatre
Bendigo
Old dates:Â 20 June, 19 September & 16 November 2021
New date: Wednesday 16 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Ulumbarra Theatre
Brisbane
 Old date: Sunday 10 October 2021
New date: Sunday 13 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane
Date:Â Saturday 12 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Christchurch
Old date: Saturday 21 May 2022
New date: Wednesday 2 November 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
James Hay Theatre
Geelong
Old date: Saturday 2 October 2021
New date: Thursday 10 March 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Costa Hall at Deakin University
Gold Coast
Old date: Saturday 9 October 2021
New date: Monday 16 May 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
HOTA Home of the Arts
Melbourne
Date:Â Wednesday 9 November 2022
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Athenaeum Theatre One, Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne
Date:Â Wednesday 9 November 2022
8.30pm – 10.30pm
Athenaeum Theatre One, Melbourne, VIC
Perth
Old date: Wednesday 17 November 2021
New date: Saturday 3 September 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley
Shepparton
Old dates: 22 June, 23 June and 17 September & 18 December 2021
New date: Monday 11 April 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Riverlinks Eastbank
Shepparton
Old dates: 22 June, 23 June and 17 September & 18 December 2021
New date: Tuesday 12 April 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Riverlinks Eastbank
