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Keynote Speaker

Addiction · Recovery · Hope

The Speaker Who Was
On The Other Side

Mark Aiston doesn’t speak about addiction.
He speaks from inside it β€” and from the other side of it.

Former Channel 10 Presenter  Β·  Addiction Recovery Advocate  Β·  markaistonmedia.com

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About Mark

A story your audience won't forget.

For years, Mark Aiston was a familiar face on Channel 10 in Adelaide. Sports presenter. Public figure. From the outside, everything looked fine.

Underneath, he was struggling with addiction β€” and the people who loved him kept trying to reach him. None of it worked. Until one night in Glenelg, when two people showed up differently. That dinner changed everything.

Seven years on, Mark speaks from the inside of that experience β€” giving audiences the framework, the words, and the human understanding that actually opens doors.

Mark Aiston at the Channel 10 News desk

Coming Soon

The Conversation

For families with a loved one struggling with addiction who don't know what to say. Built from the dinner that saved Mark's life, The Conversation gives you the exact words, the framework, and the confidence to finally have the conversation that matters most — before it's too late.

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What Mark Speaks About

Three keynotes β€” each built from lived experience, not theory.

Keynote 01

The Conversation

How to talk to someone you love about their addiction β€” and actually be heard. Built from the inside out, for families, workplaces and anyone trying to reach someone who is struggling.

Keynote 02

Behind the Mask

The gap between how we appear and how we feel β€” and what happens when the mask finally comes off. A powerful keynote on authenticity, vulnerability and finding the courage to ask for help.

Keynote 03

The Way Out

What recovery actually looks like β€” not the polished version, but the real one. A keynote for organisations focused on mental health, wellbeing and creating cultures where people feel safe enough to speak up.

Mark Aiston on stage panel discussion
Mark Aiston in Channel 10 TV studio
Mark Aiston with cameraman before speaking event

Who Books Mark

Health & Wellness

Hospitals, rehab centres, mental health organisations and community health events.

Corporates & HR

Workplace wellbeing events, leadership conferences and employee support programs.

Community Events

Councils, charities, schools and community organisations addressing addiction and mental health.

Families & Support Groups

Family support programs and organisations supporting loved ones of people with addiction.

Watch Mark in Action

In His Own Words

Read Mark's Story on the Blog

Honest, unfiltered writing on addiction, recovery, and the conversations families are too afraid to have.

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Book Mark to Speak

Tell Mark about your event and he’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

Mark personally reads every booking enquiry.