Karina Morris

Speaker | Educator | Advocate

Making Health Personal, Practical, and Possible – One Small Step at a Time

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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

    • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Wellness)

    • Certified Level 3 Health & Wellness Coach

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

    • HCANZA-Accredited – First in the NT

    • 20+ years' experience in health, aged care, disability, and mental health

    • 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 Morris

Karina’s keynotes, workshops, and interviews can be adapted for corporate audiences, frontline professionals, health-focused organisations, carers, and community groups.

  • 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

  • Karina brings science and compassion together to create lightbulb moments.

  • Karina knows how to speak to complexity in a way that's simple and safe.

  • Whether in-person or virtual, she creates safety and connection.

  • She's walked the path as a carer, coach, and clinician.

  • 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 *

  • Conferences, leadership forums, corporate wellbeing events

  • Podcast interviews, radio, or television

  • Habit change, health routines, wellbeing strategy

  • Carer groups, support workers, or disability orgs

  • Health literacy, coaching tools, habit-building

  • 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:

    1. The event name & audience

    2. What kind of topic or focus you have in mind

    3. Your preferred format (online/in person)

    4. 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

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