TV journalist, handcycling champion and road safety advocate who rebuilt life after a spinal cord injury at 19
Charles Brice broke his neck in a motorbike accident at 19, a moment that ended his dream of becoming a pilot and left him rebuilding his life from a rehabilitation ward. While still in rehab, he pivoted to journalism and went on to become Australia's first television news presenter who uses a wheelchair — covering stories across Australia and Europe, including the Paris Olympics.
What sets Charles apart is the range of what he has accomplished on either side of that accident. He has won six national handcycling titles, raised over $320,000 for charity, and is now training to become the first person to hand cycle from Perth to Sydney. He is also pursuing his recreational pilot's licence — returning, at last, to the sky he once thought was lost to him.
Book Charles when your audience needs to understand what is genuinely possible in the face of permanent, life-altering change. He brings the authority of live television, the warmth of honest storytelling, and the credibility of someone who has turned every setback into forward motion. His sessions speak directly to resilience, safety, diversity and the reframing of failure — and they land.
Charles Brice is a keynote speaker based in South Australia who speaks on diversity & inclusion, inspiration and media & journalism. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
From overcoming a life-changing injury and breaking barriers to a successful career in the public eye. Charles Brice shares his journey of overcoming a life-changing spinal injury, battling self-doubt and public perception to build a thriving career in the media. His story inspires audiences to push past limitations—both internal and external—and redefine what’s possible in the face of adversity.
Charles Brice shares how his passion for handcycling became a powerful vehicle for raising awareness and over $320,000 toward finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. Through his athletic feats and unwavering determination, he motivates audiences to turn personal challenges into meaningful action and lasting impact.
Charles shares how a devastating setback, once perceived as failure, became the foundation for a life of purpose, advocacy, and achievement. Through humour and heartfelt storytelling, he empowers audiences to reframe adversity as a powerful driver of success.
Charles Brice shares his personal story of a life-changing motorbike accident to highlight the real consequences of split-second decisions on the road. Through powerful insights and lived experience, he inspires audiences to take greater responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
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