Book Luke Wilson
for Your Next Event
Luke Wilson, the founding Director of Paylos brings in 14 years of experience in the community services sector. His professional expertise and lived experience makes him a unique voice on topics like mentoring, trauma-informed practices, and capacity building. His engaging presentations offer real-world insights, and his story of leadership in transforming the lives of at-risk individuals has inspired audiences across various sectors.
Why Book Luke?
- Proven Expertise with Lived Experience: Luke combines his professional expertise with his lived experience, offering unique insights and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with complex barriers. This personal connection to the work he does allows him to engage audiences on a meaningful level and offer practical, real-world advice.
- Innovative Approach: As the creator of Paylos’ unique "covert capacity building" method, Luke brings fresh perspectives on how to engage with and support individuals facing complex barriers.
- Engaging & Impactful Storytelling: Drawing from his lived experience and real-world knowledge, Luke captivates audiences by sharing powerful stories that highlight the transformative impact of mentoring, capacity building, and inclusive support.
- Global Insights: From working in youth programs and prisons in Australia to developing social programs in rural Cambodia, Luke brings a rich, global perspective to his presentations, along with a deep empathy rooted in personal experience.
Key Topics & Expertise:
- Capacity Building with a Personal Touch: Using creative methods and lived experience to support neurodiverse individuals and those with complex trauma, ensuring a truly empathetic approach to capacity building.
- Supporting At-Risk Youth & Adults: Best practices for effective mentoring and social reintegration, with an emphasis on understanding from lived experience how to connect and support individuals facing adversity.
- Navigating the NDIS: Insights into providing impactful supports within the NDIS framework, drawing on Luke’s extensive experience in working with clients to access and maximize their NDIS plans.
- Trauma-Informed Practices: Understanding and managing behaviours of concern in a compassionate, practical way, drawing on Luke’s personal and professional experience with trauma recovery.
- Community Development & Lived Experience: Lessons learned from grassroots projects and international program development, where Luke’s lived experience has shaped his approach to creating sustainable, positive community change.
Luke's Past speaking engagements
8th National Child Protection Forum
SIL Summit 2025
Case study Strengthening the development of self-regulation skills through nature-based programs to support resilience
8th National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum
Thriving in a changing NDIS landscape - Tania Gomez Consulting
Trauma Informed Supports in the NDIS Sector - The Provider Collective
Short Term Accomodation (STA) Done Differently - SILosophy Podcast Interview
Staying unique within the boundaries of NDIS Compliance - Plan Partners Year In Review
Engaging staff for safe and effective care delivery
15th Annual National Disability Summit Engaging Staff in the Safe Delivery of Care
Developing co-design frameworks to improve outcomes and transform the child protection system
Booking Information
If you would like to book Luke Wilson for a speaking event, expo, or training session, please contact us using the details below or the contact form.
We'll also be happy to provide more information, or to discuss availability and topics, we would be happy to provide further details to ensure Luke’s presentation aligns with your event’s goals.
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