Language Matters Panel; Exploring the Impact of Language and Terminology in the DFV Sector
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM |
Room 1 |
Overview
Chair: Michelle Rogers (Guthrie), Consultant, Nyumba Consulting & Peta Dampney, Principal Trainer and Consultant, From Me to You Consulting
Panellists:
Julianna Marshall, Policy and Education Manager Central Australian Women’s Legal Service
Jane Gilmore, Author and Journalist
Scott Mills, Arc Program Manager Varcio
Speaker
Peta Dampney
Principal Trainer And Consultant
From Me To You Consulting
Language Matters Panel; Exploring the Impact of Language and Terminology in the DFV Sector
Biography
Peta is the proud owner of her mental health and suicide prevention education and consulting business, "From Me to You Consulting" and is the sexual misconduct prevention educator at the University of Queensland. Peta is passionate about creating more awareness that a person's psychological social determinants and life circumstances play a vital role in both their physical and mental health. She hopes to contribute to the recognition that all individuals deserve access to health care as well as the right to feel and be mentally and physically safe.
Ms Julianna Marshall
Policy and Education Manager
Central Australian Women's Legal Service
Language Matters Panel; Exploring the Impact of Language and Terminology in the DFV Sector
Biography
Julianna Marshall is currently the Manager, Policy & Education at the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS). A passionate advocate for human rights and gender equality, she holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Politics, and is working through a Master of Public and International Law. She has previously held roles at the Judicial College of Victoria, the Victorian Court of Appeal, Government House (Victoria), La Trobe University and Russell Kennedy Solicitors. She is an appointed member of the NT Crimes Victims Advisory Committee and NT Law Reform Committee, has served as a Co-convenor of Women’s Legal Services Australia, and Assistant Convenor of Victorian Women Lawyers and will represent Community Legal Centres Australia at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in March 2023. She regularly delivers accredited training on domestic and family violence risk assessment through her consultancy, and as part of CAWLS Health Justice Partnership. Additionally, she holds a sessional academic role at Deakin University
Scott Mills
Arc Program Manager
Vacro
Language Matters Panel; Exploring the Impact of Language and Terminology in the DFV Sector
Biography
Scott Mills is a dedicated professional with 15 years of experience in family violence intervention. Throughout his diverse roles, including case manager, group facilitator, practice leader, and senior manager, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the field. Specialising in working with individuals who use family violence, Scott focuses on effective engagement strategies that foster genuine connections. Scott is committed to understanding systemic responses that affect conversations about family violence. He has both bachelor's and postgraduate degrees that enhance his expertise, he is currently the Arc Program Manager at Vacro, supporting people transitioning from prison to reintegrate into the community.
Michelle Rogers (Guthrie)
Consultant
Nyumba Consulting
Language Matters Panel; Exploring the Impact of Language and Terminology in the DFV Sector
Biography
Wiradjuri woman, visiting in Bundjalung Country. Strong practitioner background in social service sector including housing and child protection, focussed on family led decision making and dignity through choice, I challenge self-determination and empowerment concepts in the face of systemic oppression.
Over 27 years working with vulnerable communities and lived experience to compliment my employment, I host experience on issues associated with Aboriginal equity and suppression. National and State presenter on First Nations child and family models of communal care.
Focussed on earlier and targeted intervention, family preservation services – We know to be the path toward empowerment for our Aboriginal communities.