The 8th Annual Domestic and Family Violence Conference
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The 8th Annual Domestic and Family Violence Conference

Hidden Stories- Unveiling Systemic Abuse

By South West Sydney Domestic Violence Committee

Date and time

Wednesday, November 20 · 9am - 4:30pm AEDT

Location

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre

1 Powerhouse Road Casula, NSW 2170 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join us on the 20th November 2024 - at the 8th Annual Domestic and Family Violence Conference: Hidden Stories - Unveiling Systemic Abuse

This conference highlights the issues of gender-based violence including domestic violence with the aim of equipping frontline service providers with best practices when supporting people affected by domestic and family violence.

Presenters at this conference bring widespread knowledge, insight and expertise.

Introducing our MC:

Cindy Zhang - AMG Law Firm

We welcome our presenters:

Regan Mitchell - Systemic abuse today and what drives violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Amani Haydar - The parallels of state-sanctioned forms of violence and interpersonal violence

Sarah Williams - Founder of What Were You Wearing Australia

Harrison James- From Survivor to Activist: Transforming Trauma into Action


Systemic Abuse Panel Discussion:

  • Panel Facilitator - Nemat Kharboutli - Manager, Linking Hearts
  • Debts - Erin Mulally – Senior Solicitor, Financial Rights Legal Centre
  • Financial Assets - Michele Worner – Senior Consultant, Karras Partners lawyers
  • Parenting - Cheryl Beaumont – Principal Solicitor, Beaumont Law & Mediation
  • Child Support - Ali Mokhtar - Principal lawyer, AMG Law Firm


*Morning Tea, Lunch , & Afternoon Tea Provided


We gratefully acknowledge the following organisations for their generous sponsorship:

Liverpool City Council

CORE Community Services


Our organising committee:

Rola Rifai - CORE Community Services

Jessie Farrell - Bonnie Support Services

Aylin Yokhanna - Core Community Services

Ashley Jorquera - Services Australia

Organized by

CORE Community Services

Bonnies Support Services

Services Australia – Centrelink

A$80 – A$100