Greg Hire is the former vice captain of the Perth Wildcats basketball team, the 2018 West Australian of the Year Youth Award recipient, founder of “A Stitch in Time” charity organisation, a mental health advocate, and an ambassador for the charity, “Youth Focus”.

Greg Hire imparts his passionate message to any type of audience in an entertaining, stimulating, informative and refreshing style. His sense of humour will keep any audience amused, but his ability to share a powerful message has made him a much sought after speaker for corporate, rural, government and sporting events.

Perth Wildcats:

Greg Hire is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played four years of college basketball in the United States before joining the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL) in 2010 as a development player. In 2011, he was elevated to the full-time roster, named co-vice-captain of the Perth Wildcats, and in 2014 he won his first NBL championship. He went on to win three more championships in 2016, 2017 and 2019. In the NBL1 West, he won a championship with the Wanneroo Wolves in 2011 and again with the Rockingham Flames in 2022.

In December of the 2017-18 season, Greg Hire played his 200th game for the Wildcats, becoming the 11th Wildcat to play 200 games for the club, and just the fifth Western Australian.

A Stitch in Time:

In 2014, Greg founded A Stitch in Time, an organisation dedicated to raising mental health awareness and providing support to those in need.

Greg Hire is a highly respected advocate for mental health, community engagement, and personal development in Western Australia. As a former professional basketball player, he experienced the importance of physical and mental well-being and witnessed the struggles of those around him, motivating him to champion mental health causes.

He actively engages with various organisations, schools, and sports clubs, offering impactful workshops and programs to prioritise mental well-being and resilience. As a sought-after speaker and mentor, Greg shares his own journey to inspire audiences on personal growth and overcoming challenges. His authenticity, empathy, and commitment to making a difference have earned him respect and admiration, making him a role model and catalyst for change. Beyond his professional efforts, Greg’s humility and genuine connection with others create safe spaces where individuals feel supported and empowered. His unwavering passion for mental health and community-focused initiatives make him a beacon of hope and an invaluable asset to Western Australia, leaving a profound impact on many lives and fostering a society that values mental well-being and inclusivity.

Inspired by his own experiences Greg launched A Stitch in Time initially to providing funding and support for another Mental Health organisation. His workshops centre around mentoring looking at resilience and wellbeing and stems for his own background as a troubled teen. Greg has developed and facilitated programs for over 40 schools over Western Australia. Greg has been fortunate enough to have worked in the Kimberley and the Pilbara regions and his passion in working with these communities forms a huge basis of his presentations. Greg has been asked to present to sporting teams across various sporting codes and has launched Mental Health Initiatives with Basketball WA and the National Basketball League

Outside of schools and sport, Greg has presented to over 80 corporate groups as a keynote speaker, where he teaches the same principles as he does when he is working with the kids in schools across WA.

His favourite past time is spending time with his partner Ainsleigh and their two children, Sullivan and Finley.

Greg was recognised for his work in the community by being awarded the Western Australian of the Year in the Youth Category in 2018.