Blog

Reflecting 2020, looking forward 2021

by Simone O'Brien | Jan 14, 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

by Simone O'Brien | May 25, 2020

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.

Get to know your neighbours

by Simone O'Brien | Apr 6, 2020

These are uncertain times and all the more we should be looking out for each other. One of the things we can do is to get to know our neighbours.

I could have been Hannah

by Simone O'Brien | Feb 26, 2020

Words can’t describe how I am feeling about this right now. This has really taken me back a few steps as I could have been Hannah. Things need to change!

My Stop Domestic Violence Conference experience in Gold Coast

by Simone O'Brien | Dec 19, 2019

It was fantastic to be at the Stop Domestic Violence Conference seeing everyone come together to solve the epidemic we are in. Have a read of my experience.

New website, new beginnings

by Simone O'Brien | Nov 3, 2019

Welcome to my new website. I thought I’ll write a blog to go along with the launch. Looking forward to hearing what you think, leave a comment to let me know!

Sometimes 10 minutes is all it’ll take to change the lives of a perpetrator and his victim. That was what it took to change mine. As perpetrators seems to be getting younger, we need to do something about this!

To rest is to prepare for a longer journey ahead

by Simone O'Brien | Mar 5, 2019

As the International Women’s Day draws closer, I thought I would remind everyone, including men too, on the need to treat yourself well before you can achieve better things. 🙂

Talk with Trace podcast

by Simone O'Brien | Jan 28, 2019

This is a podcast that I recorded with Tracey recently on her show. Have a listen and please share if you can. Thank you!

Thank you for your support, what’s coming up in 2019

by Simone O'Brien | Dec 24, 2018

It’s been an amazing year and I can’t thank you all enough for all the support you’ve shown. Here are some highlights of the year for me and what is coming up in 2019.