Vincent Shin, a member of the Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Council, legal professional, and survivor of childhood family violence, opens up about his experiences and the motivation behind his advocacy. Vincent shares his insights on the need for better support systems for young people facing family violence, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and how we can break the cycle. His personal journey of overcoming adversity serves are inspiring for those looking to create real change – both for themselves, and in ending family violence.

If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au For specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.au In an emergency, call 000.

Commissioner Micaela Cronin speaks with Sophie Cusworth, CEO of Women with Disabilities Australia, about her ambitions for a safer, more inclusive future. Sophie discusses how her lived experience as a woman with multiple disabilities fuels her advocacy, and why addressing the safety of people with disability is key to ending gender-based violence. This episode highlights the importance of empowering those most impacted to lead change.

If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au For specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.au In an emergency, call 000.

In this episode of Voices Towards 2050, Micaela Cronin speaks with Yumi Lee, lifelong peace and women's rights advocate, and CEO of the Older Women’s Network NSW. Yumi reflects on her global journey from rural Japan and Malaysia to grassroots work in Vietnam and Australia, shedding light on the human cost of gender-based violence and the structural changes needed to end it. This is an inspiring conversation about dignity, justice, and rebuilding systems with care at their core.

If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au For specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.au In an emergency, call 000.