Matt Levy has been an active swimmer since he was three years old, and competed for over 20 years in hundreds of state, national and international competitions, including five Paralympic Games.

He worked in the financial industry for over ten years in change management and currently works in the health sector. Matt earned a BA in Business Management and an MBA in Leadership and Innovation. A graduate of the AICD Company Director’s Program Matt also holds multiple board, advisory and ambassadorial roles with sporting, community and humanitarian organisations.

In 2014, Matt was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for "Service to sport as a Gold Medallist at the London 2012 Paralympic Games."

In 2015, he was named Athlete of the Year with a Disability at the New South Wales Sports Awards, and in 2018 he was named Swimming Australia’s Paralympic Program Swimmer of the Year. In November 2021, he received a New South Wales Institute of Sport Academic Excellence Award and was named the 2021 Sport NSW Athlete of the Year with a Disability. His fifth Paralympic campaign came to an exciting end when he joined teammates to win the gold medal in the men’s 4x100m freestyle 34 points relay. Matt Levy shares his inspiring journey as a Paralympic swimmer and his transition into a professional career. He discusses the importance of balancing sports with work, the value of mentorship, and the lessons learned throughout his athletic career. Matt discusses the significance of self-reflection, understanding one's purpose, and giving back to the community. Everyone experiences change in their lives listen in on your best way to navigate it.

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