Balanced Choice Events
Featured EventANCHOR CONFERENCE
EVENT HOST
ADAM DRAKE
Founder, Balanced Choice Program
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FATHER GREG BOYLE
Founder, Homeboy Industries
ABOUT
Balanced Choice (BC) is a values-driven organisation creating meaningful impact across communities and workplaces. Anchored in the belief that integrity is a choice and empowerment grows through connection, BC delivers programs that inspire real world change and help build stronger, more compassionate, and resilient communities.
Drawing on lived experience, practical tools, and human centred insight, BC offers a proven approach for individuals and organisations committed to shaping a better future.
The 2026 Anchor Conference unites individuals and organisations working in justice, youth services, education, mentoring, community engagement and corporate development who seek to improve stakeholder engagement and implement values-led change.
It’s designed for people seeking a deeper understanding of integrity, compassion, and purposeful decision making. Whether you support young people, influence policy, guide teams, or work directly with communities, this gathering offers a rare chance to pause, listen, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Join us for a day of truth, courage, and human connection. Leave anchored in your values, your choices, and our shared responsibility to shape a better future.
DELEGATE PACKAGES
The Core Experience $299 (ex GST)
Be part of the day and the conversations that matter.
Includes access to all conference sessions.
Take the Learning Home $396 (ex GST)
Continue the journey beyond the conference.
Includes access to all conference sessions plus a copy of the BC book: Values From The Inside.
A Connection-Focused Option $469 (ex GST)
For the conversations that happen outside the sessions, because meaningful connections matter and relationships are part of the journey.
Includes access to all conference sessions plus a 2-hour social gathering with Father Greg Boyle, the BC team and special guests.
The Complete Experience $566 (ex GST)
The ultimate way to experience the conference — learning, connection, and everything in between.
Includes access to all conference sessions, a copy of the BC book Values From The Inside, plus a 2-hour social gathering with Father Greg Boyle, the BC team and special guests.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER + SPECIAL GUESTS
FATHER GREG BOYLE
Founder, Homeboy Industries
A Jesuit priest and celebrated author who built the world’s largest gang-intervention and rehabilitation program. He invites us into a practice of radical kinship where no one stands outside belonging. With stories that move from heartbreak to hope, he challenges us to imagine a future with “no us and them,” transforming compassion into courageous action.
ANTHONY GREEN
Principal of Nambour State College, QLD
DR PETER HAYWARD
Australian Futurist and Senior Academic in Strategic Foresight
LEANNE LIDDLE
NT 2022 Australian of the Year
ROBERT (BOB) SHEWRING OAM, GAICD, ICDA
President of Veterans Australia NT
GUS RUDOLPH
General Manager for Australia and New Zealand,
Norgine Pty Limited
CONFERENCE HOST
ADAM DRAKE
Founder, Balanced Choice Program
Shortlisted for the Northern Territory’s Australian of the Year in 2019 and 2025, Adam Drake invites audiences to anchor themselves in values that hold fast when life is difficult through raw story, movement and authentic connection. Informed by years of experience in justice settings, communities and workplaces, he lights a path from intention to action, urging us to lead with courage, compassion and integrity.
CONTACT
For further information or to enquire about group attendance packages for 50+, please contact:
Fraser Corfield
0434 112 477
SPECIAL GUESTS
ANTHONY GREEN
Principal of Nambour State College, QLD
DR PETER HAYWARD
Australian Futurist and Senior Academic in Strategic Foresight
LEANNE LIDDLE
NT 2022 Australian of the Year
ROBERT (BOB) SHEWRING OAM, GAICD, ICDA
President of Veterans Australia NT
GUS RUDOLPH
General Manager for Australia and New Zealand,
Norgine Pty Limited
DATES
Wednesday 13 May 2026 – Darwin
Hilton Darwin
Friday 15 May 2026 – Melbourne
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park