Making Lasting Memories Together

Sharon Orapeleng is a licenced Master Instructor with 14 years experience delivering MHFA courses for community and workplaces across Australia across diverse industries.

She is passionate about creating psychologically safe spaces in the community and workplaces where individuals can fully thrive.

Sharon is also a strategic policy professional working for Queensland Government in mental health alcohol and other drugs and leads a dynamic team overseeing children and young peoples mental health.

Psyched Solutions founder Sharon Orapeleng's life story is one of incredible resilience, hard work, passion, and service to others. Rising from a small, dusty farm village in southern Botswana to becoming a well-recognized community leader, advocate, mental health professional, and philanthropist in Brisbane, Queensland, she inspires many. Sharon has dedicated her life to several causes close to her heart, including:

Reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly after being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following a traumatic event in her life.

Addressing domestic violence, inspired by her experiences living with a family member who was a victim of domestic violence at the age of 10.

Raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, motivated by the loss of her mother to the disease as well as other family members.

Empowering women and youth through capacity building.

Developing leadership skills and providing mentoring.

Promoting social inclusion and justice.

Her ability to transform her wounds into wisdom inspires hope and healing in many, making her a sought-after public and motivational speaker as well as an event host.

Sharon is also a sought-after voice on mental health, appearing on podcasts and engaging in dialogues sharing her insights and experiences. Additionally, she curates cultural immersion experiences and writes on diaspora stories and Australia’s multicultural landscape.