Press/Media
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The Browns Plains Satellite, 22nd October 2004
Coutis puts life into perspective.
Bad hair days become a thing of the past afte rlistening to what John Coutis has to say. -
The Holiday Coast
Just Chanllenged! John P Coutis
Dont'ever say to John P Coutis that he is handicapped or has a disability... -
Fairfax Classifieds
Legless, he takes on the world
Inspirational speaker John Coutis tells audiences he is no different from them - except for the fact he has no legs... -
Hawkesbury Courier, 15th February 2007
Coutis' words resonate
Students at Hawkesbury High were inspired by motivational speaker John Coutis' words of wisdom yesterday... -
Bullies put on notice
Students at Glendale Technology High School are taking the initiative in looking after thier own welfare and that of their peers...
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School Life
John inspires with his life story of courage
John Coutis held an inspirational and educational presentation at Melville High School on Monday. -
Inspiring family takes the top honours
Springfield's John, Leanne and Clayton Coutis have shared a prestigious state award for thier inspirational courage.
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Logan west Leader, 27th October 2004
Logan west Leader, 27th October 2004
John touches hearts of club members
John Coutis touched the hearts of those who attended the 4118 Club lunch last Tuesday at Greenbank RSL. -
The Northern Star, 25th June 2004
Dose of inspiration for kids
John Coutis, whose tenacity, positive thinking and never-say-die attitude helped him overcome severe disability and become the darling of the international public speaking circuit... -
The Northern River Echo Name, 1st July 2004
An inspiration to us all
It's one of lifes great ironies that beautiful things often come from great tradegy. -
Fundrasier more than just a stroll for family
Any family that sets out to walk from Ipswich to the Gold Coast is not afraid of a challenge.
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The Observer, 9th March 2006
John's courage inspires youth
John Coutis has suffered his fair share of adversity. He was a victim of school bullies, had his legs amputated at 17 years of age and now uses a skateboard to get around... -
The Observer, 9th March 2006
'Not every day is a bad day'
John Coutis doesn't ride around on a skateboard to look cool. For him, it's a necessity. -
Taiwan News, 5th May 2006
Mission Possible
Physically challenged Australian John Coutis smiles during a press conferences yesterday in Taipei, after announcing he would deliver a speech entitled "Nothing is Impossible"... -
Just an ordinary family
From the moment we settled on the floor for cups of coffee, it was clear this was no ordinary family...
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The Greater Sprinfield Life, 9th October 2004
Word of mouth publicises feat
The fame of this remearkable family has spread far and wide as they prepare to take on a tall task. -
Walkers welcome John aboard
John Coutis may have no legs but that is not going to stop him joining a family walk from Ipswich, west of Brisbane, to the Gold Coast to raise money for people with disabilities. -
The Queensland Times
Family of the Year hits the road again
A Springfield family was announced last week as Anglicare Family of the Year. -
A story of inspiration
John Coutis has inspired as new young generation of Border students with is amazing tale of achievement.
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No legs, no worries, says amazing survival story
You could hear a pin drop when John Coutis arrived by skateboard, climbed on to a chair and stood on a table on his hands.
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John doesn't believe in any half measures
John Coutis may be only half the size of most people, but in the world of motivational speakers he's a giant.






























