Let’s work together to
Stop Domestic Violence!
Let’s work together to
Stop Domestic Violence!
In 2012, I suffered a horrific domestic violence attack.
It started with emotional and psychological abuse, stealing, and insults. It ended with me being beaten with a baseball bat to within inches of my life. Somehow I pulled through, with lots of determination and support from my family and friends, and here I am today sharing my story to raise awareness on domestic violence. Click the button below to read my story, or watch the video to learn more.
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Simone's message of positivity
Underpinning Simone’s story of strength, determination and survival is her unwavering commitment to staying positive.
Powerful inspiration from one of Australia’s toughest women.
Can you recognise the Red Flags?
Simone had to learn this the hard way, but not you.
These Red Flags are warning signs in a relationship that you need to look out for. Simone’s presentation will identify and show you and your audience how you can protect yourselves.
Stand up, speak out!
There is nothing to be ashamed about seeking help. You do not have to suffer in silence and you can say NO.
Simone will share useful resources on how and where you can seek help. You will also learn how to help your peers.
What people say…
Simone has delivered one of the most inspirational presentations I’ve seen. Her natural ability to engage with the audience made her the highlight of our event.
Simone’s key messages about respect for yourself and others, and the importance of looking out for one another fit perfectly with the Dept of Education’s Respectful Relationships initiatives and were very well received by our Years 7-12 students.
Most women who have been through anything close to what Simone has experienced is either no longer with us, or too traumatised to talk about it publicly. Yet here she is, not only telling us her story to heighten our senses around how serious the issue is, but doing it with this amazing courage and positive outlook on life!
My thoughts..
Musings of a one-eyed domestic violence survivor.
Meeting Hannah Clarke’s parents, Queensland sets up coercive control taskforce
12 months on since Hannah Clarke’s and her children’s murder, we finally see Queensland govt setting up a coercive control taskforce.
Reflecting 2020, looking forward 2021
We learned a lot in 2020 and what really struck me was how we can actually slow down without losing momentum. Let’s keep working together!
How we can continue to raising awareness during COVID-19
Staying at home doesn’t mean we stop talking about domestic violence. There are ways we can continue raising awareness and we must keep going.
Gallery
Some pictures of me going around spreading the word on stopping domestic violence.
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