Dr Sally
Cockburn
Speaker Profile
Dr Sally Cockburn is a GP. However, she is more likely better known around Australia as her radio and television alter ego: Dr Feelgood.
Sally has worked in radio and TV for 20 years. This includes her own national talkback relationships program, Pillowtalk, as well as her own show on Channel 7 and nine years on Good Morning Australia as a health presenter.
She is currently seen on Channel 7's The Morning Show and can be heard each Sunday hosting her own talk-back program, Talking Health, on Melbourne's 3AW Radio.
Sally has written for many national magazines and her book reached the best seller list and currently writes the sealed section in Girlfriend Magazine.
Behind the scenes, Sally is passionate about patient and community issues. She is especially interested in bringing sensitive issues into the open.
She is Chair of Family Planning Victoria, and sits on the board of Vic Health.
She is co-Chair of the Vic Health Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women, and has recently been appointed to the Victorian Sexual Health Task Force and Mental Health Reform Council.
Sally is a Life Australia Day Ambassador, a member of the Patrons Council of the Royal District Nursing Service, an Ambassador for the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and patron of several other community organizations.
As part of the 2010 celebrations on International Women's Day and in recognition of her contribution to health communications, Sally was one of 20 inspirational women inducted into the prestigious Victorian Government’s Women's Honour Roll this year.
Sally is also mother to university student Amy, two cats and one dog.
If you are wondering how Sally achieves all this, she says you'll be pleased to know that she has a messy house and her car is overdue for a service.
Travels from Victoria
Client Comments
Client Comments
- Sally presented some serious health issues to a group of 90% men with great success. Her blunt but humorous nature had them all riveted - Very pleased with our choice.
Australian Accident Repair Network - Sally was very funny and enjoyable to listen to. Many delegates commented that she was a great presenter and the subject matter was highly relevant to personal; relationships, self health and the ability to deliver in the work place. A lot of people found that the talk was much needed and great to finally have a
Department of Finance and Administration - We had great feed back from our attendees, they all loved Dr Feelgood, and found her speech humorous but with a serious theme, and with good practical advice.
Women in Super Christmas Luncheon - Very easy to liaise with prior to, and on the day. This allowed suitable inclusion of the overall seminar theme and "entertainment" pitched at the right level. Dr Feelgood's approach and content was valued and enjoyed by delegates and partners equally.
C.K.Prowse & Associates - A wonderful and entertaining session!
Local Government Managers Australia - Sally was great to deal with
Accor Asia Pacific - Sally did exactly what we asked of her - keeping the afternoon presentation serious and ensuring the night session was fun!
Best-fed Group Ltd - Sally is a true professional. She was extremely enthusiastic and positive and ran the event without a hitch.
Cadbury Schweppes - Sally was very well received by the audience. We felt that she 'read' the audience well, was lively, entertaining and relevant. The feedback we received was very positive.
Department of Health - In the past five years, Sally has been a keynote speaker at the Accor National Sales & Marketing Conference, delighting and captivating the audience with a humorous take on what could be perceived as a more serious medical subject.
Not ever short of a word, Sally is the master of adlibbing and is well in command of her audience. She has a marvellous sense of humour, a good sense of timing, and is extremely knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects. Sally is also highly respected not only in her chosen profession as a Medical Practitioner but also for her broadcasting skills and the enormous amount of work she puts into the community.
We regard Sally as a 'good friend' of Sofitel Melbourne, for her great contribution to this hotel, and for her readiness to always assist when it's for a good cause. She will always be top-of-mind when we are seeking a professional and entertaining MC.
Sofitel Melbourne - I'm still getting feedback from clients who attended Sally's presentation who said that they loved it. It was a funny and informative presentation on a subject that at times can be quite a hard one to tackle, Sally managed it perfectly. This has been our 10th presentation to these clients and all them raved about Sally's presentation. What a great sense of humour she has! A great job
The Age - Sally is a natural in front of any audience. She has a real talent for capturing everyone's attention and then running with it.
Subaru Melbourne - Great presonality and contribution to our show.
- Sally was funny, engaging and warm in all her dealings with the students. Her fantastic ability to reach the students was best revealed through her questioning and gentle probing of them throughout the presentation.
Methodist Ladies College - Sally's friendly nature made her an absolute delight to work with. Her insights to issues that some may find difficult to explore and discuss were addressed with both professionalism and humour leaving everyone feeling good. Thank you!
Pfizer Australia - She worked well in a difficult venue. Many evaluation comments made reference to her talk and loved the evening. My third booking of Sally - she is great!
Murray Dairy - Sally was definitely very entertaining and was a good way to finish off the conference. She is a great presenter and the audience enjoyed her session.
Proteus Leadership Centre - Adelaide - Sally was excellent.
Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) - Sally was very easy to deal with... i felt Dr Sally was only talking to me, not 150 other women.
Conrad Treasury Brisbane - Hit the mark... content was sufficiently tailored to our business and our brief. Humorous, intelligent and engaging.
Woolworths Petrol - Dr Sally Cockburn was terrific. The 220 attendees voted her 9-10 out of 10. She was entertaining, and pitched her MC at the right level. Would highly recommend her as an MC and speaker. We will use her again!
Moonee Valley City Council - The feedback from the Ramsay Health Care Nurse and Midwifes Conference attendees was very positive. Sally Cockburn was listed by many attendees as the "highlight of the day"! She is an hysterical pleasure to listen to.
Ramsay Health Care - We have received some great positive feedback since Dr Sally Cockburn's visit for our Women's Health and Well-being Expo to celebrate International Women's Day in early March this year. For many Sally's presentation brought back memories of rushing home as schoolgirls to listen and learn from her radio program. She was a great hit with the ladies battling menopause and gave freely of her time after her presentation to chat with them more openly. Many women in our community feel isolated due to our regional location, so this was a great opportunity they were able to take up.
I have just flicked through the feedback forms and top of the list of answers to 'What did you like about this expo?' was mention of Dr Feelgood's talk, many commenting that it was excellent and that we should have allowed longer on the program. The presentation 'Getting Rid of Guilt' seemed to hit the spot with many women who attended, as we expected, as many rural women juggle so much in their lives, they often feel guilty for taking some time for themselves.
The feedback received verbally following the Sunday 'Brunch with Dr Feelgood' has been amazing and the buzz in the room after her presentation reinforced the uplifting focus. There has been much light hearted banter in the community about the subject matter of her presentation 'Love, Laughter and Sex
Zonta Club of Emerald - Sally was absolutely delightful and a joy to have on site. We all loved her so much and I wanted to thankyou for coordinating the session. A very happy pharmaceutical group so many thanks.
Hospira - Sally was a very entertaining and knowledgeable speaker. She presented what can be serious topics in a lighthearted way and engaged the audience with her humour.
Gordon Institute of TAFE - Dr Cockburn was most definitely an asset to our Forum, she kept the day moving and was always alert to any possible mishaps. Dr Cockburn was able to keep up with all speakers and often referred back to things they had said during the course of the day. She tied the Forum up really well at the end.
Department of Housing - Sally was extremely entertaining and engaging talking of issues relevant to our community and event.
Harden Shire Council - We were very pleased with Sally's efforts. The evening ran like clockwork as she was totally on top of things at every moment of the night.
John Logan Foundation - Sally was excellent, had done her homework and integrated her presentation into the agricultural industry beautifully.
Birchip Cropping Group
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