Rosie Thomas OAM is the cofounder and Executive Director of PROJECT ROCKIT, Australia’s youth-driven movement against bullying, hate, and prejudice. Rosie launched her social enterprise, PROJECT ROCKIT, straight out of high school, determined to create a world where kindness and inclusion thrive. Nearly two decades later, that vision has directly impacted over 800,000 students, with a goal to reach 1 million young Australians by 2026.
In 2022, Rosie established The PROJECT ROCKIT Foundation, a new charity dedicated to supporting
young people experiencing disadvantage. Since then, she has raised $3.5 million to provide more than
100,000 young people with fully funded access to impactful wellbeing and leadership programs.
Rosie is deeply committed to shaping a kinder digital world. She has served on global safety advisory boards for major tech platforms, including Meta, advocating to ensure young people’s voices are heard. Her work has been recognised globally, including being named one of UNICEF’s 12 Digital Champions for Children’s Rights in the Digital Age, and receiving the International Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cybersafety in Washington, D.C. In 2019, Rosie was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her service to young people and leadership in bullying prevention.
Rosie also serves as Chair of the Board at Scarf, a social enterprise creating meaningful hospitality opportunities for young people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. Rosie is a dynamic and passionate speaker (brace yourselves) who leverages her platform to amplify youth voice.