Johnathan Thurston

Johnathan Thurston

Australian Former Professional Rugby League Footballer
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About Johnathan

“After retiring from a rewarding rugby league career, He now has the opportunity to focus on projects he is passionate about which encourage young Australians to lead their best lives and enjoy ...”

After retiring from a rewarding rugby league career, He now has the opportunity to focus on projects he is passionate about which encourage young Australians to lead their best lives and enjoy success in education, sport and employment.

Through his academy he aims to be a leading national provider of outstanding employment initiatives and training programs aimed at health, wellbeing, sport and education across Australia. The academy’s key strength is developing and delivering high quality programs to individuals, equipping them with the right skills, knowledge and attributes to make significant and positive future impact.

Through strong education, community and industry partnerships he are committed to supporting individuals to reach personal, educational and career goals.

He sees his work  as a way of reaching out to disadvantaged communities and youth and offering them ways forward to help them achieve and enjoy success whatever that may look like for each of them.

He is contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys as a mentor and ambassador. and continues to partner with Channel Nine where he commentates and offer expert insight into the game.

He also continues to be an Ambassador for the Queensland Reconciliation Awards and for the Apunipima Cape York Health Council’s anti-ice campaign. Jonathan is a much loved fantastic option for your next event