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Knowledge of the indicators of violence against women and how to respond to and refer those who disclose their experience.

Manages risk and prioritises the safety of victim survivors of family violence and violence against women

Executive and Office Coordinator

Tyra provides operational and administrative support to the organisation and its implementation of capacity building activities.

Media and Communications Advisor

Melanie plans and coordinates Safe and Equal’s media and communications activities, and leads the day-to-day coordination and support for media engagement.

Prevention Workforce Development Advisor

In her role as Workforce Development and Training Advisor, Erica leads the strategy, design and development of primary prevention training packages and workshops.

Prevention Practice Advisor, Connecting Communities

Lucy supports the delivery of capacity building for organisations delivering primary prevention with multicultural and faith-based communities, in partnership with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health.

Prevention Practice and Workforce Development Manager

Amelia manages primary prevention practice and workforce development, overseeing a suite of capability development offerings.

National Program Director

Business Partnerships and Engagement Advisor

Robyn coordinates the development and delivery of tailored professional development and capability building products and services.

Digital Engagement Advisor

Megan works on the day-to-day management of Safe and Equal’s communications channels including our websites, newsletters, social media and online community platforms.

Manager, Workforce Policy and Practice

Ellen supports the implementation of state-wide practice frameworks and building the capacity of the specialist family violence workforce.

Business Partnerships Manager

As Business Partnerships Manager, Hayley leads the engagement with private sector businesses to improve their processes, procedures and supports for customers and employees experiencing family violence, as well as the employees who support them.

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Board Secretary

Over the last 30 years, Deb has held a number of executive roles in the not-for-profit sector, and is currently the Executive Director at Women’s Liberation Halfway House.

Board Treasurer

In her professional career of over 20 years, Tania has led finance, IT and business service functions across the education and health sectors. She is currently Corporate Services Director at Family Planning Victoria.

Deputy Chair

Margaret is a qualified Social Worker who has been working in the not-for-profit community services sector for the last 35 years, across many different settings including family counselling, community health, community legal services, and advocacy and rights organisations.

Board Director

Stacey is the founder of One Red Step, a consulting practice focused on creating social change and equity particularly at the intersections of race and gender.

Board Director

Michal has been the CEO of inTouch since November 2017. She is a member of FSV’s Family Violence Reform Advisory Group and Women’s Correctional Services Advisory Committee, and the governance group of the Western Integrated Family Violence Committee.

Board Director

Felicity has been working in the community services sector for over 25 years and holds both a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Social Work.

Board Director

Elizabeth (Libby) has had over 30 years’ experience in a broad range of professional settings in education, community rehabilitation, community health, primary health and service system reform through the primary care partnership sector.

Board Chair

Maria is a lauded human rights advocate and champion of diversity and gender equality. She holds extensive experience and expertise, particularly around the rights and meaningful inclusion of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in policy and system reform.

Executive Director, Response, Policy and Evidence

Manager – Organisational Development and Governance

Meg is responsible for leading and coordinating the governance activities of the organisation and for supporting the implementation of good governance principles.

Prevention Program and Campaign Advisor

As Prevention Program and Campaign Advisor, Hannah supports the delivery and implementation of programs and campaigns related to prevention sector development.

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Bec’s partner isolated her until she felt worthless and alone. After enduring years of emotional and physical abuse, Bec made the courageous decision to reach out for support and leave the relationship for good.

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Representatives from all member organisations are invited to attend our quarterly General Member Meetings.

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The 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative provides support and funding for Victorian community organisations, regional and state-wide community health organisations, and local councils to participate in Respect Victoria’s ‘Respect Women: Call It Out (Respect Is)’ campaign.

Safe and Equal, formerly DV Vic and DVRCV, partnered with Respect Victoria for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence grassroots initiative in 2021.

In 2022, Safe and Equal is putting out a call for consortium grant applications for the 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative, open to grassroots community organisations, regional and state-wide community health organisations, and local councils in Victoria.

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Change takes time: Safe and Equal calls for a continued focus on family violence in their 2022 Victorian Election Platform.

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Executive Director, Prevention, Advocacy and Social Change

Marina oversees communications, media and prevention activity for Safe and Equal.

Finance Manager

As Finance Manager, Julie is responsible for the oversight, management and consolidation of Safe and Equal’s financial systems, processes and infrastructure.

Operations Lead – Client and Training Services

Sara supports the implementation and delivery of organisation-wide capacity building activities.

Policy Manager

Kate is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the Policy Team, as well as supporting policy and advocacy activity across the organisation.

Prevention Project and Partnership Manager

Meghan leads a team of Prevention Advisors working on prevention policy, partnerships, evaluation and sector development, including the Partners in Prevention Network.

Instructional Designer

Drawing on adult learning principles, Ashley maintains, enhances and develops rich and engaging learning programs and designs interactive, social and collaborative online activities.

Practice Development Advisor- Safety and Support Packages Statewide Coordinator (PSI/FSP)

Esther supports workforce and practice development in the specialist family violence sector as the Statewide Coordinator for Safety and Support Packages; Flexible Support Packages (FSP) and Personal Safety Initiatives (PSI).

Connecting Communities is a free program of wrap-around capability building and networking activities, delivered in partnership with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health, for prevention practitioners who work with multicultural and/or faith-based communities.

Our inclusion statement demonstrates Safe and Equal’s commitment to fostering an accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace and organisation, where differences and diversity are celebrated and affirmed.

Work with Safe and Equal to develop and implement your family and domestic violence paid leave policy, tailored to your workplace’s needs.