ADELAIDE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ADDICTION · MENTAL HEALTH · RECOVERY
The Speaker Who Was
On The Other Side
“Mark Aiston is an Adelaide keynote speaker who speaks about addiction, mental health and recovery, drawing on his own lived experience.”
Former Channel 10 Presenter · Addiction Recovery Advocate · markaistonmedia.com
Book Mark to SpeakIf you're here because someone you love is struggling with addiction — start with the free Conversation Starter Guide: the exact phrases that open doors.
Get the Free Guide →“Mark’s presentation was the most powerful and memorable keynote at our entire conference. He spoke to a room of hardened police officers and had them silent, nodding, and more than a few in tears. His willingness to share what he’s been through — and what it means for the families in our community — was extraordinary.”
Superintendent, South Australia Police
About Mark
Forty years in front of the camera.
Seven years in recovery.
Mark Aiston was one of South Australia’s most recognised TV presenters — Channel 10 and the ABC. Behind the camera, he was fighting a private battle with addiction. Today he speaks from the inside out — with lived experience, 40 years of media authority, and a message that moves rooms.
Online Courses with Mark
Two Courses. Two Conversations That Change Everything.
Whether you’re trying to reach someone you love, or just trying to walk into a room full of strangers, Mark has been there. Short, practical courses you can start tonight, at your own pace.
For Families
The Conversation
Someone you love is struggling with addiction. What on earth do you say?
For years, Mark was the person his family couldn’t reach. Then his sister and his best mate sat him down and got it right. This course shows you exactly what they did, so you can do the same without pushing them further away.
✓ Six practical modules: how to prepare, what to say, how to listen, and what to do after
✓ The exact words that open doors, and the ones that slam them shut
✓ The Conversation AI Tool: rehearse it safely before the real thing
$147 one-off payment
GET THE FULL COURSE – $147For Introverts
Unmasked
Dread walking into a networking event alone? You’re not the only one.
Forty years on TV, and Mark still remembers being the kid who didn’t want to get out of the car. Unmasked is the simple system he wishes he’d had: walk in, start conversations and connect, without pretending to be an extrovert.
✓ 18 bite-sized lessons, each under two minutes
✓ Built for absolute beginners, no “fake it till you make it”
✓ Audio versions of every lesson, so you can listen on the way to the event
$67 one-off payment
GET THE FULL COURSE – $67Not ready yet? Both courses start with a free training. Watch The Conversation free webinar → · Watch the free Unmasked training →
“Addiction and Mental Health Speaker in Adelaide”
“Mark Aiston is an Adelaide-based keynote speaker specialising in addiction, mental health and recovery.
Drawing on his own lived experience of addiction and more than seven years in recovery, Mark speaks openly about what addiction looks like from the inside, the effect it has on families, the difficult road to recovery and the possibility of rebuilding a life.
Mark speaks at conferences, workplaces, community organisations, schools and events across Adelaide, South Australia and Australia.
His keynote presentations include Addiction, Recovery & Hope, Mental Health in the Workplace, Resilience & Second Chances, and How to Talk to Someone About Addiction.”
Speaking Topics
Every keynote is tailored to your audience. Here are the topics Mark is most frequently invited to speak on.
Addiction, Recovery & Hope
Mark’s signature keynote. Drawn from his own journey through addiction and into recovery, this talk gives audiences a rare window into what addiction really feels like from the inside — and what actually helps someone find their way out.
Resilience & Second Chances
What does it take to rebuild a life? Mark speaks candidly about the setbacks, the shame, and the unlikely turning points that shaped his recovery — and what audiences can take from that into their own challenges.
How to Talk to Someone About Addiction
Based on his online course of the same name, Mark shares the framework that worked — the exact approach that finally broke through after years of failed attempts. Practical, moving, and immediately applicable.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Drawing on 40 years in high-pressure media environments and his own mental health journey, Mark speaks to organisations about creating cultures where people feel safe enough to ask for help — before it’s too late.
Who Books Mark?
✓ Corporates & organisations committed to employee wellbeing and mental health
✓ Health & community organisations working in addiction and recovery
✓ Schools, universities and colleges wanting a real conversation about substance use
✓ Conference organisers and event managers seeking a speaker who moves rooms
Mark in Action
Watch Mark speak. See why event organisers book him back.
Helping someone you love?
Download the free Conversation Starter Guide — a one-page practical tool for families navigating addiction conversations.
Download the Free Guide →Thoughts on recovery, resilience & what actually helps
Mark writes regularly on addiction, family dynamics, and the conversations that change lives.
Read the Blog →Book Mark to Speak
Available for keynotes, panel appearances, and corporate events across Australia. Based in Adelaide.
Tell us about your event and we’ll be in touch.