Welcome to Voices Towards 2050: ending gender-based violence, the official podcast series of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission. Hosted by Commissioner Micaela Cronin, the series brings together people from the front-line sector, advocates, people with their own lived experience and other prominent voices who share their vision for a future free from violence. We look forward to bringing you insights, ideas, hope, and a vision for a future free from violence.
Series One
Episode 1: Introducing Voices Towards 2050
Your host - and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner - Micaela Cronin invites you to join in listening to visions of what a future free from violence might look like, and what we have to do to get there.
Our guest – and esteemed Australian journalist and television presenter – envisions a future where society has dismantled restrictive gender norms and empowered diverse voices to end gender-based violence. Join Narelda Jacobs OAM and Commissioner Cronin for more of her insights.
Alison Scott, proud Noongar woman and Co-Chair of the Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Council, shares how healing, services and solutions that reflect diversity, and the insights of lived experience, are key to ending gender-based violence by 2050.
Motivated by a strong sense of justice and empathy, Kai Noonan reimagines response, education and parenting frameworks that lay the foundation for a 2050 free from violence.
As Gulnara shares her vision for 2050, she highlights the importance of inclusive systems, shared narratives, and collective responsibility to create lasting change for everyone.
Conor Pall hopes unconditional safety will be the starting point for all children – much sooner than 2050. Through his lived experience and advocacy, Conor calls for systems that listen to, value, and centre young people in ending gender-based violence.
Aunty Muriel Bamblett’s insights offer a compelling call to action for systems reform and cultural healing. She highlights the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community-driven change, and respectful relationships education.
Kyllie Cripps, a leading Aboriginal researcher and advocate, shares what a future focused on cultural strength, justice and community-driven change could look like.
Grace Tame shares what needs to change to protect today’s children, and the systemic roots of child sexual abuse that need to change for a violence-free future.
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin has years of professional experience in family violence and sexual assault services, social services and human right initiatives. She is passionate about prevention, early intervention, response and recovery from domestic, family and sexual violence.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732.
Feeling worried or no good? Call a 13YARN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter on 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No shame, no judgement – just a safe place to yarn.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.
You can also visit the 1800RESPECT website to chat online or find other services.
Acknowledgement of people with lived experience
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission (the Commission) acknowledges the individual and collective expertise of those with a living or lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence. We recognise their vital contribution at all levels, and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for all.
The Commission also values the unique experiences, protective factors and strengths of children and young people and acknowledge that they are affected by domestic, family and sexual violence in their own right.
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