Jarred Ilett

Born in Darwin, Jarred at just 28 years of age, has already made a major mark on the Territory! 

Whilst holding down a job as a Fire Fighter in the NT Fire & Rescue Service, Jarred has also taken on the challenge of being a young entrepreneur, establishing Intensity Sports Magazine and serves as the popular magazine’s Director. 

Success in life and business is complemented by Jarred’s amazing achievements in sport. He has given many a go, from Aussie Rules, Basketball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Cricket, Squash, Swimming, Baseball, to BMX! His outstanding achievements include: 

• Inaugural captain of the Northern Territory Thunder Football Club
•  U19 Australian School Boys Basketball Team – China & South Korea Tour 
• NTFL Nichols Medalist 2004/05 & 2007/08 
• 4 time NTFL Premiership player with St Marys Football Club 
• NTFL Senior Representative vs Richmond, Port Power & Western Bulldogs  
• Brothers Rugby League Premiership player 2004

A home grown Territory star, Jarred spent his school days across the Territory, attending: Nhulunbuy Primary, Maningrida Primary, Tennant Creek Primary, Wulagi Primary, Moil primary & Sanderson High School.   

As a young athlete, sport has provided a pathway for Jarred to expand his horizons – travelling to play sport in: Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, Maningrida, Raminginning, Tiwi Islands, Mt Isa, Alice Springs, Sydney, Melbourne, Launceston, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Shepparton, Ballarat, Albury, Wodonga, Geelong, Bathurst, China & South Korea. 

Jarred has an inspiration tale to share in sport, life and the community and is an ideal guest to speak of life challenges, leadership and the benefits of being involved in sport!  To find out more download Jarred’s profile: Jarred Ilett-Profile 

To book Jarred to speak at your next function: contact Starwin Management

David Gould OAM

David Gould is a very determined and dedicated man with strong ambitions who is in search of excellence in his chosen field in sport – basketball.  

David was just 12 years old when his life and love of basketball took a dramatic turn. One which saw him laying in the balance of life and death.A near fatal shooting accident left David facing the prospect of spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair – a paraplegic – and not being able to pursue his sporting career.

To avoid total disassociation from basketball, David took on the challenge to coach junior basketball.  When David was 15, Tom Ryan, who previously umpired David, introduced wheelchair basketball into David’s life. In 1989, American coach, Frank Burns, invited David to the United States for a period of eight months.

David projects a strong image for the Wheelchair Sports Association of South Australia Incorporated, and is held in high regard in the community. He is considered an exceptional ambassador for Australia.

David trained extremely hard five days a week to maintain his ranking as one of the world’s top class Wheelchair Basketballers. His hard work paid off which is evident in his inclusion to represent South Australia since 1982 and Australia since 1983. 

His incredible list of achievements is a testament to his commitment to sport, life and community; portraying the true spirit, courage and determination of a young achiever deserving recognition and reward. To see a full list of achievements, download: David Gould OAM – CV 

To book David to speak at your next function: contact Starwin Management

Des Campbell

Des is an inspiring young Indigenous man from the Northern Territory. He aims to motivate other young people to achieve with his stories of overcoming adversity, thinking positive, mentoring, life achievements and leadership.

Des currently works at the NT Government Department of Education and Training working to increase participation, attendance and retention for students.

He plays softball, beach volleyball and touch football to keep fit and healthy and sees sport as an essential part of life.

He is actively involved in the community to make his mark on the Territory! His outstanding list of acheivements include:

• NT Red Cross Board Member
• Member Red Cross National Youth Advisory Committee
• Chair, NT Red Cross Youth Advisory Committee
• Australian Youth Forum Committee Member
• NAIDOC Top End Youth of the Year 2009
• Currently completing a degree in Bachelor of Community Management at Macquarie University, Sydney
• Completed Diploma of Business Administration, 2006
• Nominated for the South Australian Student of the Year 2004
• Represented Adelaide Institute of TAFE in the International Trade Fair held in Canberra, 2004
•  ASSPA Community Youth Achievement, 2002
• Represented the Northern Territory in the Centenary of Federation Conferences held around Australia, 2001
• Represented the Northern Territory in the 6^th National School’s Constitutional Convention, 2001
• NAIDOC Katherine Community Youth of the Year, 2001
• YMCA Youth Parliament Most improved delegate/speaker, 2000
• ASSPA Community Youth Achievement, 2000
• NAIDOC Katherine Community Youth of the Year, 2000

To book Des to speak at your next function: contact Starwin Management