• Episode 16: Holly Supple-Gurruwiwi
    Nov 25 2025

    Indigenous early years educator, survivor advocate, and Lived Experience Advisory Council member Holly Supple-Gurruwiwi shares her powerful vision for a future where safety is a given and Aboriginal women lead system transformation. Holly reflects on 25 years of walking alongside women in remote communities, the impact of the PARt training program, and the importance of putting lived experience and cultural authority at the centre of decision-making. This is a conversation about creating lasting change from within the systems that shape people’s lives.

    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.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 15: Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine
    Nov 11 2025

    Commissioner Micaela Cronin speaks with Dr. Tessa Boyd-Caine, CEO of Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), about how evidence and lived experience expertise can transform systems and improve safety. Tessa shares her vision for 2050, where violence is no longer an expected part of women’s and children’s lives, and where every child grows up knowing what safety feels like. She reflects on the role played by ANROWS in developing and marshalling practical evidence to help end gender-based 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.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 14: Quinn
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode of Voices Towards 2050, Micaela Cronin speaks to Quinn, a member of the Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Council, about how we can ensure gender-based violence is rare, brief, and non-recurring. During the episode, Quinn shares their vision for embedding lived experience leadership in policy design to challenge assumptions and create initiatives that truly work in context.

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 13: Vincent Shin
    Sep 22 2025

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 12: Sophie Cusworth
    Sep 15 2025

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 11: Yumi Lee
    Sep 7 2025

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 10: Grace Tame
    Sep 1 2025

    Grace Tame – powerful survivor advocate, 2021 Australian of the Year and more – joins Micaela Cronin to discuss a shared vision for ending child sexual abuse and gender-based violence. Grace sheds light on the deep societal misunderstandings around grooming, the long-term impacts of trauma, and why prevention must be prioritised. This is a deeply motivating conversation about the work to be done for today’s children as well as for the future.

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 9: Kyllie Cripps
    Aug 26 2025

    Commissioner Micaela Cronin is joined by Kyllie Cripps, a renowned Aboriginal researcher and expert in family violence, for this episode. Kyllie discusses her vision for 2050 – a future where safety is a universal right, gender justice is embedded in every aspect of society, and communities lead the way in healing and transformation. Through her unique lens, Kyllie envisions a society where sovereignty and self-determination are the cornerstones of a violence-free future.

    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

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    17 mins