Karina Morris
Speaker | Educator | Advocate
Making Health Personal, Practical, and Possible – One Small Step at a Time
Looking for a speaker who can make complex health concepts clear, actionable, and empowering for all audiences?
Karina Morris is a sought-after voice in health and habit change. With a background that bridges science, disability care, mental health, and real-world coaching, she brings depth, warmth, and lived experience to every conversation.
Whether she’s speaking with corporate leaders, carers, educators, or individuals navigating complex health needs – Karina has a rare ability to break down the science and show people how to take meaningful action, one small step at a time.
Meet Karina
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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Wellness)
Certified Level 3 Health & Wellness Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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HCANZA-Accredited – First in the NT
20+ years' experience in health, aged care, disability, and mental health
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Skilled in trauma-informed practice with remote & urban communities
Coach, speaker, mentor, and NDIS Registered Provider
“I believe everyone deserves access to health strategies that work for their body, their life, and their priorities – not just what works on paper.”
Karina’s keynotes, workshops, and interviews can be adapted for corporate audiences, frontline professionals, health-focused organisations, carers, and community groups.
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Making Health Personal in a One-Size-Fits-All World
● Understanding biological individuality in health decisions● Why generic programs fail – and what works instead
● How to use HealthTypes and precision health tools to boost engagement and outcomes -
Health and Habit Change in the Real World
● Why motivation isn’t the problem – and what actually creates change● Practical tools that help people build routines that stick
● Navigating the emotional side of health: fear, fatigue, and false starts -
Caring for the Carers
● How carers can create sustainable health habits● The silent load: burnout, guilt, and invisible stress
● Restoring energy and boundaries in the face of constant giving -
Health Equity & Accessibility for People with Disability
● What personalised coaching looks like for NDIS clients● Inclusive communication and trauma-informed care
● The power of group models that support both clients and carers -
Workplace Wellness That Works
● How to implement health and wellbeing support without burnout or resistance● Simple shifts for busy teams
● Why a strengths-based approach creates better engagement
Why Audiences Love Karina
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Karina brings science and compassion together to create lightbulb moments.
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Karina knows how to speak to complexity in a way that's simple and safe.
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Whether in-person or virtual, she creates safety and connection.
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She's walked the path as a carer, coach, and clinician.
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Every audience leaves with things they can apply that same day.
Past Roles and Engagements
20+
Years Experience
In health, aged care, disability, and mental health
Karina has presented to:
Disability support networks
Government and health agency workshops
Remote and regional health staff
Carer support groups
Fitness and wellness conferences
Community education panels
100+
Presentations
To diverse audiences across Australia
1000+
Lives Impacted
Through speaking engagements and workshops
Ways to Work With Karina
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Ways to Work With Karina *
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Conferences, leadership forums, corporate wellbeing events
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Podcast interviews, radio, or television
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Habit change, health routines, wellbeing strategy
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Carer groups, support workers, or disability orgs
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Health literacy, coaching tools, habit-building
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We'd love to chat and see if this is the right fit for you.
📞 0493 162 799 📧 karina@smallstepsbigchange.com.au 📱 Facebook & Instagram: @SmallStepsBigChange
Let us know:
The event name & audience
What kind of topic or focus you have in mind
Your preferred format (online/in person)
Your timeline and budget
Let's make health feel more personal, possible, and powerful – together.
Let’s Talk
Interested in having Karina speak at your next event or appear on your platform?
📧 karina@smallstepsbigchange.com.au
📞 0493 162 799
📱 Instagram/Facebook: @SmallStepsBigChange