testimonials
 
 

We are honoured to have shared with the individuals and

companies listed here... thank you all for your time,

company and most importantly... your good humour!

 

We welcome your feedback - if you would like to contribute to  this page,

you can email us HERE ... let's hear it for the Vox Populi !

 

Read client feedback in... training ... entertainment ... media ...

 

training

"...we were thrilled to have HA! back for the 2nd year in a row

to be the MC's for our QR Young Professionals Conference.

They were absolutely brilliant in all areas that they were
involved in with the conference. Their "think on your feet" attitude really
helped pull the two days together and their creativity, enthusiasm and
commitment was the best I have seen ever. From the feedback flowing through
from the delegates - they too echo my sentiments. They simply are the best.

I will definitely recommend them for next years conference."
Analyst for Business Resilience - Enterprise Risk Services

QR Ltd

"Very positive and a great learning experience for all... HA! managed

the training well ... Our staff reacted positively, especially during the

Humour Missions - that is when they really saw the benefit, as it was alive and happening. HA! were very easy to deal with and I would definitely use

them again and can recommend them to other organisations."

Training Co-Ordinator - Executor & Trustee Services

State Trustees Ltd Victoria

 

"What can I say.... an awesome presentation for everyone.

One comment I've had was; 'I am on such a high, I just
can't wipe the smile off my face'.  So enjoyable seeing everyone

contributing and having fun!   Thank you."

Manager

Orica Chemnet

New Zealand

 

"Events like this do not occur without the generous input of our partners and your

contribution was instrumental in making it such a success.  Your presentation

was a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life

balance.  Thanks once again and we look forward to continuing the partnership

with Humour Australia and Victoria Police into the future."

Assistant Commissioner

Victoria Police

 

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thanks so much for helping to our launch such a huge success.
I can't tell you how happy I am that everything came together
so perfectly and that not only did we deliver our key messages...
we managed to do it in such a fun way.

I knew from the moment you came on stage... that the night was
in good hands. I've had such amazing feedback those who attended...
everyone had a ball!

Thanks for making my job just that little easier..."
Technical Information Coordinator, Commercial
Bayer CropScience

 

 

"...fun, informative and entertaining... the best we've ever had!"

Committee

Women in Finance (Vic)

 

 

"Educational, inspirational, and functional, what more could you ask for?

The feedback I received from the staff on the day and since has been nothing but positive. I believe that all those in attendance will have taken the message on board, and we intend to put the concept to good use. You captured and engaged the audience, a hard task with such a varied bunch! Left us with positive messages, easy to take on board.

Thanks once again."
Public Works Officer
Shire of Campaspe

 

 

“A very important message to all workplaces – delivered to perfection”

Senior Analyst, Training and Development

Department of Treasury and Finance

 

 

"A Monday spent having a laugh, sharing a joke and enjoying a morning tea
was an ideal way to start the week. HA!'s presentation on humour
in the workplace was meaningful, inspirational and thought provoking.
Their hilarious and interactive antics provided plenty of fun and left
participants buzzing around the office - thanks heaps!"
Project Manager / Account Manager, Human Resources
Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development

 


"HA! provided an excellent afternoon of training and entertainment. The
underpinning understanding that humour is paramount to workplace and
personal success was clearly conveyed. The fact that this serious message
was portrayed with such hilarious vigor made for a great day. I personally
received many many words of praise for my brilliant choice of presenters -
so my great thanks for the HA! team for making me look good!

Here are some comments from our session...

"...high quality presenters"

"Zara was incredibly engaging..."

"...reminded me to share my laughter"

"Fantastic!"
Victoria Police Centre
Policy Research IT and Training

 

 

"The guest presenters, in the guise of the Humour Police, had everyone

in fits of laughter. Sore cheeks, teary eyes and aching stomachs were

common ailments on the day.  You effectively used humour to provide an

insight into how how to deal with crisis, how to improve the workplace and

your own personal life, by helping you to be healthy, better performed

and more creative.  The CIN would like to thank you for your energy,

humour and timely message..."

Coordinator

Victorian Public Service Continuous Improvement Network

 

 

“HA!'s energy, enthusiasm professionalism, commitment and,

of course, humour, really made our conference as successful as it was.

I cannot convey how awesome they were...”

Communications Advisor - QR Ltd

National Young Professionals Conference 2007

 

 

“Very good, very funny, very needed and very, very important...”

Senior Project Officer

Department of Primary Industries

 

 

“Fresh, positive and reminds us what we want back in our lives – happiness”

Contract Manager

Department of Education & Training

 

 

“An inspiring understanding of humour and positivity in the workplace”

Senior Advisor

Department of Human Services

 

 

“…fantastic session… practical, commonsense suggestions and enjoyable”

Manager – Technology Projects

Regional Development Victoria

 

 

“So encouraging to see the leadership style that will eventually

sweep the nation.  It struck many chords within me – bloody brilliant! 

I’m absolutely enthralled with what I’ve learnt today…”

Program Policy Advisor

Office For Children

 

 

“…helped restore my G.S.O.H...”

Executive Assistant to Deputy Director

Arts Victoria

 

 

“Inspiring journey into the world of humour”

Senior Project Officer

Department of Primary Industries

 

 

“Funny… interesting… great”

Project Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance

 

 

“Most enjoyable and worthwhile”

Planning Officer

Victoria Police

 

 

“Fun, inspiring, informative!”

Project Manager – Organisational Development

Department of Primary Industries

 

 

“...let me start by saying that the QR Professionals conference was one

of the best things I have ever been involved with while I have been at QR. Your

quirky senses of humour kept us interested in everything we were doing.”

Network Controller - Mackay Control Room

QR Limited

 

“We all really enjoyed it -  it was a great day and people got both the funny

and the serious messages within your presentation.  You are a very talented

group and I would not hesitate to refer you to others. 

Again much appreciated and enjoyed.”

Manager - Residential Services

Department of Human Services

 

 

“In one word : motivating!”

Team Leader – Network Account Administration

Department of Justice

 

 

“Confirms that sense of humour is the most important thing in life”

Office Manager

Department of Premier and Cabinet

 

 

"Almost all of our respondents believe that humour is an important

component in the development of entrepreneurial graduates. Humour

provides a better workplace - with a relaxed work environment,

less stress, and improves the relationship with the co-workers.

It creates an atmosphere which helps people not be stressed

or to be bored and assists in advancing their creativity. Humour assists

in resilience, persistence, openness and broadens the network. All the

respondents agree that, the inclusion of humour in entrepreneurship

course has a high value in it.

When humour is added to pitching a concept, it makes the concept

more interesting, it relaxes the audience and hence, the audience is

more inclined towards the concept. Most importantly, the physical/emotional

benefits of being good humoured includes, but are not limited to,

being in good brain/mental/physical health, stronger creativity

and being happy and vibrant.

As humour reduces stress, refreshes mind, and brings enthusiasm,

most  of the respondents agree that it will increase the productivity in the

workplace and, finally, all of them preferred to employ a person having G.S.O.H."

Associate Professor Adela J McMurray

Assistant Dean - Research and Innovation

Director of Entrepreneurship

RMIT University, Melbourne

School of Management

entertainment

 


"Zara and Troy worked a treat - the feedback was very good and obviously
enjoyed by the participants. Troy did a wonderful voice over to introduce
the Parliamentary Secretary - I can understand how much they

were so loved on radio.

They are both very professional in the way they work and provided

a wonderful sense of play and fun - just what was needed after

a big day of plenaries and workshops.

Thank you... I will happily recommend HA! to anyone".

Manager

NESA

 


"Thank you for helping me achieve a memorable and enjoyable awards
dinner. It was my intention to impress being my first conference with
this group and with HA's help - I've realised this goal. It was a pleasure

to work with you and I have no hesitation in recommending you
to others."
Marketing Services Manager
DAF Trucks Australia

 

"A big thank you for last week. The research, the time and

effort and the ownership you took in making our conference a

spectacular success was just awesome. I really appreciate it!

Feedback from all has been really positive -

thanks for making a difference."

General Manager

Yes Optus Retail

 

“What a conference!  Thrown in the deep end with only one weeks notice;

briefed and bombarded with copious amounts of literature about a company

encompassing several divisions, of which you had to memorise… and you

guys pulled it off with great style and aplomb!   Your ability to meld the

serious content of the conference along with your humour and wit ensured

our delegates were not only focused but also well entertained!  Once again,

thank you for your professionalism and I hope we have a chance

to work together again in the future.”

HR Manager

Bayer Cropscience

 

“If you want to get your people in the right mood to kick off a Conference,

these two are just the ticket!  An awesome duo and damn funny to boot! 

As presenters and MC’s, they were FANTASTIC!!  Our Conference had

groups that had to perform in front of all our delegates, and you

got them in just the right mood to make the night an

outrageously funny success.”

General Manager

Liquor Stax Australia Pty Ltd

 

"As a comedy duo and married couple, they're very natural, and feed off

each other well, and that makes for an entertaining and

affirming hour of entertainment."

The Age

 

 

“...thank you for your great entertainment... your contribution to the success

of the evening and your ability to keep it lighthearted was fantastic...”

General Manager

CC Insurances

 

“…very amusing and positive – loved it...”

Resource Officer

Victoria Police

 

 

“A good perspective that is often overlooked...”

Project Officer

Department of Human Services

 

 

“A delightful way in which to reinforce the importance of humour & positivity”

(Acting) Snr Sgt

Victoria Police

 

 

“Stimulating, thought-provoking with good messages”

HR Manager

Department of Infrastructure

 

 

“Absolutely fabulous!”

Licensing Analyst

Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation

 

 

“This session was uplifting and fun”

Managing Director

Office of the Chief Information Officer

 

 

“Thank you both for helping make our night a great success.  I look

 forward to seeing you in action once again for Derby day!”

General Manager

Orica Chemnet

 

 

“Heartwarming”

Manager, School of Leadership & Management Development

Victoria Police

 

 

“A timely, entertaining reminder about choosing our perspective

 and attitude in every situation”

(Acting) Client Services Manager

County Court of Victoria

 

 

“Fun, positive and encouraging… just what I needed!”

Innovation Manager

Department of Primary Industries

 

 

“Energising!”

Manager

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

 

 

“Haven’t enjoyed myself so much in a long while!”

Project Officer

Department Education and Training

 

 

“The Humour Police are hilarious!”

Resource Officer

Victoria Police - Performance Management Unit

 

 

“A lot of fun – but thought-provoking too”

Team Leader

Office of Children

 

“Very informative and enjoyable”

Project Director - Knowledge Management

Department of Treasury and Finance

 

 

“A good balance of sound assistance and humour”

Senior Performance Analyst

Department of Justice

 

 

“I learnt that you laugh and the world laughs with you –

be serious and you’re armed and humourless!”

Information Analyst

Department of Justice

 

 

“I’d just like to thank you all once again - the night could not have

gone any smoother and both of you played a massive part in that.

I’ve been getting nothing but positive feedback from everyone

involved. Once again thank you both for all the time

and effort you put into this little project!”

Marketing Director

The Hive

 

 

“The event was a great success - the Humour Police were absolutely fantastic,

and for many, the highlight of the two days.  Being able to introduce humour in

a correctional setting is very tricky at the best of times, and you were able to

create a unique blend of wit and the serious message of well being and reducing depression. The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Corrections were

both present, and both remarked on the relevance of the performance…

Thanks again for the uplifting contribution you made to a successful conference. 

88% of participants rated the conference as extremely valuable to their work,

with many positive comments mentioning specifically the value

of the 'surprise' entertainment!”

Offender Management Supervisor

Department of Justice

 

media

 

"Thank you for the interview... I had heaps of fun and can tell you have

an absolute passion for what you do. Congratulations on having

the courage to follow your dreams as it is extremely inspiring.

The concept of Humour Australia is a wonderful one and just what the

corporate world needs"

Martin Vidakovic
High Performance
Executive, Sales & Business Coach

Lifetime Achievements

 

“Zara and Troy are clearly the hottest new talent on Australian radio...

... passionate, intelligent and fun... equally comfortable holding discussion-

forums with listeners about the latest news, intimating stories of their

personal lives or producing wild comedy sketches.”

General Manager

Austereo Network

 

 

"Zara and Troy... two of Australia’s most successful radio announcers..."

jocksjournal.com

 

 

“Code-red was a breakthrough campaign - the podcasts were released

over the 48 weeks of the campaign and access changed weekly to

encourage repeat visits.  They attracted many a loyal follower and

were very well received.   On a personal note - I would like to thank HA!

for their work on code-red, they were a pleasure to work with and

always gave 150% - the code-red campaign would have

been very dull without them!”

Business Manager

Simon Richards

 

 

 

"...the new line-up... of Zara (and) Troy... quickly established itself as the

number one breakfast show for under 40 year-olds, striking a strong

chord with Perth"

Austereo

Annual report

 

 

"You have the ability to combine humour and professionalism

in your work. You have created the wonderful world of Bayer Brothers

for delivery by mobile phone for hundreds of our customers to enjoy.

Thank you and look forward to working with you again soon"

Market Manager - Viticulture

Bayer CropScience

 

 

 
 

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