Rachael Lynch OAM OLY - Hire Keynote and Guest Speaker

Rachael Lynch OAM OLY

Dual Olympian, nurse and RUOK Day and Lifeline ambassador

Veteran Hockeyroo, dual Olympian, dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and World Cup silver medalist, Rachael Lynch OAM OLY has played in over 230 games for Australia. After some 15 years in the senior squad Rachael got her chance to play in her maiden Olympics in Rio 2016 as the Australian goal keeper. She then helped Australia achieve 5th at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, only conceding two goals in six games.

Off the field Lynch works as a registered nurse, runs STOMP Goalkeeping and is very active in the mental health space as an ambassador for RUOK? Day. In 2021 she was recognised by the World Olympians Association where she was one of only 5 past and present athletes from around the world inducted into the 2020 Olympians For Life program.

Rachael was also elected as member of the Australian Olympic Committee's Athlete's Commission in 2021 and will serve a minimum 4 years with the objective of advising the AOC Executive on all matters relating to the Olympic Movement from an athlete’s perspective.

In 2024, Rachel Lynch was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to hockey.

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Key Points for Rachael Lynch OAM OLY

Rachael Lynch OLY is a Hockeyroos Goalkeeper, Dual Olympian, Australia’s most capped goalkeeper in history, Olympian for Life, International Goalkeeper of the year.
11 years working as a nurse including on the frontline during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
RUOK Day ambassador for over 10 years, Lifeline community custodian.
Presented to Virgin Australia, Rio Tinto, Commonwealth Bank, Nike, BHP and more.
Rachael was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) at the 2024 Australia Day Honours for service to hockey.

Topics for Rachael Lynch OAM OLY

Resilience
How to overcome the obstacles of life.
Creating RUOK culture
Tips and tricks any organisation can implement to improve their mental health culture in the workplace.
In her Mental Health and Wellbeing presentations Rachael shares her experience on building resilience, performing under pressure, maintaining life balance, and self care. With over a decades experience as a professional athlete, nurse and mental health ambassador, Rachael can teach your staff how to have a meaningful conversation, the four steps of asking RUOK?, and about suicide prevention. Each session will be interactive and open and can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.
High performing teams
Skills and attributes required to perform under pressure, at the highest level and be a leader within your team.

Testimonials for Rachael Lynch OAM OLY

Rachel spoke really well, kept her story interesting and on track while staying on topic.
Noel Jones Real Estate

Rachael was well organised, contacted us before the event to discuss details and audience. She was relatable to all ages. Friendly. She shared a message which is very real.
Wangaratta Hockey Club

Great stories. Great attention to the audience. Lesson learnt after the talk.
Compass Group Australia