Bernadette Black
BIO
Bernadette is no stranger to adversity. From the death of her father at a young age, to the potentially life-altering effects of a teenage pregnancy, she has never lost hope or direction for a great tomorrow. In consistency with Bernadette’s life story of transitioning from one circumstance to another, comes her message of equipping others with the realisation that nothing is impossible, regardless the size of the opposing giant! Today, a happily married mother of three (and Registered Nurse), Bernadette has been speaking professionally since 2006 to thousands of people nationwide, about her story of courage and design for a great future. Bernie’s transparency shines through as she visually unwraps her own life journey of ‘being positioned for transition’ to varied groups. She delights in adapting her enthusiastic message to meet individual client needs, from teenagers to the senior in our communities, and every age group in between.
In 2009, amongst some 3000 nominations Bernie was awarded the ‘2009 Barnardos Australian Mother of the Year’, in which her teenage son nominated her. Alongside this title, Bernadette has received further accolades since her emerging role in the public eye:
Bernie's strong commitment to helping others walk out a life by design that she is most passionate about in her role as professional speaker. Bernie has featured in all forms of print, radio and television media nationwide and specialises in speaking at women’s conferences, educational and health conferences, community conferences and secondary schools. In addition to her key-note speaking, Bernie offers full day workshops or ‘reflection days’ exploring her messages further.
Outreach . Testimonial . Topical . Bible Teacher