What is the safe steps Survivor Advocate Program?
The safe steps Survivor Advocate Program is an ongoing initiative designed to empower women who have a lived experience of family violence to safely and effectively share their personal stories and raise awareness of family violence with a range of community and media audiences.
safe steps Survivor Advocates have previously been invited to appear before parliamentary inquiries, speak at public events and give interviews to print and broadcast news publications. They are also able to speak and share stories of their personal journeys at seminars, workplaces and community events.
Survivor Advocates are from diverse backgrounds and have varied experiences of family violence – through our Survivor Advocates, safe steps seeks to demonstrate that family violence is different for everyone and can happen to anyone.
I am a member of the media and would like to speak to a Survivor Advocate for a story. How do I arrange that?
Please contact the safe steps Marketing, Fundraising and Communications team on (03) 9928 9600.
Click here to the read the stories of some of our Survivor Advocates.
I am holding a community or workplace event and would like a Survivor Advocate to speak at it. How do I arrange that?
If you would like to request to have a safe steps Survivor Advocate speak at your organisation or community event, please fill out the Book a Speaker form. Please note, we cannot guarantee a Survivor Advocate will be available to appear at your event.