About the Speaker
Mark Le Messurier
Senior South Australian of the Year 2022
Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author, and co-creator of ‘What’s the Buzz?’ He works in private practice in South Australia as a mentor to young people, a coach to parents, and a teacher educator. He’s passionate about nurturing the wellbeing of children and adolescents.
In his books he affectionately uses the term, ‘Tough Kids’ to highlight a cohort of children and young people who are our most vulnerable. They often feel hurt, confused, isolated, and misunderstood by the unexpected barriers they face in life. Subsequently, they do life so much tougher than most.
Mark is the recipient of the Australia Day Council’s 2022 Senior South Australian of the Year Award. His commitment, generosity and consideration for others has helped many families, and has improved the self-worth, mental health and life outcomes of children, adolescents, parents, and educators.
