About

Jonathan Beninca

Jonathan Beninca is a Master Motivational, Safety and Keynote Communicator, he has over 10 years experience in delivering safety presentations to school students, business executives, mining and construction workers. Jonathan shares his personal journey of losing multiple limbs after being run over by a train at the age of 19 after taking a short cut.

In presentations, Jonathan inspires individuals to think about their health and safety in the workplace and at home. He encourages participants to have a holistic approach to their safety and to make smarter, safer choices.

“Jonathan has a striking presence with a powerful, lasting message” Media Manager

Your people will be captivated, amazed and empowered by Jonathan, his ability to share his personal experience at all levels brings home the importance of being proactive with safety. Jonathan discusses in detail how his life changed emotionally, socially, financially and physically after his accident and how today, 14 years on, he still lives with the consequences of his actions.

“Jonathan delivered the best occupational health and safety session I have ever listened to, his ability to make me change my thinking and relate the session to real life was remarkable. His humour was an added bonus, I really enjoyed the session” Rail worker.

Jonathan has worked with John Holland, Rio Tinto, Calibre Global, FAST, Brookfield Rail, QR National, Queensland Rail, The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in South Australia, Rail Corporation New South Wales as well as many other large government and non-government organisations.

Now 34, Jonathan lives in The Southern Highlands in NSW with his wife and three young children.

Jonathan is media trained and has appeared on channel 7, 9, 10 and ABC news reports in New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. He has appeared on Channel Seven’s Sunrise morning show, Today Tonight, Sunday Night Program and has been interviewed by various radio presenters across Australia.

Jonathan can be contacted on 0403 751 554 or jbeninca@bigpond.net.au