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  • AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

    Dear Marayke I appreciate your support and sincerely thank you for your involvement in the 2008 Australia Day Ambassador program.   This program is a great initiative sending high achieving Queenslanders like yourself and others,across the state to inspire and capture the true spirit of Australia Day in local communities.It is also a great chance for local community members to engage and meet inspirational...
  • Keynote speaker “Thinking outside the chair” Cerebral Palsy National Confere

    Marayke was engaged as one of four keynote speakers at the CP Australia National Conference, “Thinking Outside The Chair” held at Jupiters Casino in May 2007. Other keynote speakers were Dr Norman Swan, Phillip Adams AO and Ric Thompson.   Marayke’s keynote address was entertaining and inspirational. She used a number of mediums in her address to entertain and deliver her message. Marayke captured...
  • SHINEgirl Program

    It was such a privilidge to have Marayke as a guest speaker to a Shine session on the topic of ‘STRENGTH’. The class of yr7 girls were inspired, not only by her significant achievements, but by who she is and her strong character. The girls were captured by her visual presentation and goal-oriented message that “they can pursue their dreams!”. Marayke embodies the key...
  • Hall of fame Induction

    Tonight I had the great honour of being inducted into the Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame, alongside longboard surfer Josh Constable. Our Plaques are now in the hall of fame alongside some of my childhood heroes such as Paralympic gold medallists Brendan Burkett & Jeff Hardy, and Clint Robinson, Lisa Curry & Kira Llewlyn plus sporting luminaries such as Pat Rafter, Grant kenny...
  • TESTIMONIALS

    “Marayke spoke at a recent launch in Brisbane of Mission Australia’s annual youth survey findings. She had the audience spellbound with her dazzling list of achievements – in and out of a swimming pool. As the organiser of this event she impressed me with her ability to link her experiences and achievements to the findings of the youth survey. Her talk was therefore highly...
  • ARE YOU READY

    for ​​A​ NEW

    BETTER YOU? gold medal goals workshops spend time with marayke one-on-one working on YOUR Unique goals.Marayke will share the exact strategy she used to achive medals winning success as an athlete. transform the way you think about your professional and personal goal. You will leave with. A clear idea of our main goals now and for the future A plan for what to do...
  • MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES CUSTOMISED FOR YOUR AUDIENCE

    Marayke will customise her presentation to suit the theme of your event and cover topics relevant to your audience. She is skilled at weaving stories from her sporting and life experiences together in a way that reinforces the key Messages of your event – and encourages the audience to view their life in a new way. Contact Marayke today to discuss your needs....
  • welcome

    Welcome to the website of Marayke Jonkers- Australian Paralympic Swimmer,Paratriathlete, motivational speaker and founder of charitable foundation Sporting Dreams. WHO IS MARAYKE​ Marayke’s journey from becoming paraplegic in a car accident as a baby to a three-time Paralympian has inspired people around Australia through her motivational presentations and media appearances. Marayke won a silver and two bronze Paralympic medals as a swimmer, and later...
  • need an inspiring speaker for your next event

    conferences-agms-corporate-events-conventions team building days Marayke can deliver motivational speech keynote address or even act as an emcee for your event.each presentation is completly customised for the client to meet your goals and objective for the event. call her today...
  • CONTACT

    PHONE 07 54434685 MOBILE 0412751407 EMAIL marayke@marayke.com...