He has long felt a burning desire to neutralise the stigma around these concepts and teach to create awareness to the people of the world about the power of Self Appreciation.

After the tragic passing of both his best friend of 26 years and father in February 2018, he decided as a testimony to his father’s love, that he would found Self Appreciation Day and a movement to the betterment of all of us.

Born in Sri Lanka and adopted at the age of three by an Australian couple, Smith grew up in Tasmania and has lead an extraordinary life from a young age. Since his teenage years he has worked and lived around people from many creeds and cultures, overcoming adversities while assisting youth with mental health issues, creating a unique and unmatched sense of empathy and determination.

At age 20, he ventured into his own business by buying a restaurant and two years later he started his very own landscaping business. At age 25, Prema sold both business and moved to Sydney in the pursuit of his dream of acting, where he received a formal acting education at The Actors Pulse, studying the Sanford Meisner Technique. He has been very active in the film and television world, transitioning into directing and producing, for which he has received broad acclaim. With such broad experiences and success throughout his career, it is safe to say that Prema Smith's determination is never fruitless. “The Future is a reflection of what we do today” to learn more go to premasmith.com

In conjunction with the Black Dog Institute, the Mental Fitness program and a range of other causes he has travelled throughout regional areas giving free talks about the signs, symptoms and ways to seek help about depression and anxiety, and is a leading voice in the public fight against the taboo associated with talking about emotions.

He has joined the Self Appreciation Day team, noting the proactive message about mental well-being and the mass appeal of the messages of general self-peace and understanding. He brings to the table years of experience in public speaking on the matter and a personal story of being able to overcome his own problems to achieve a richer life.