Break Free Art Festival GC

Hosted by Rhea Abraham Journalist former correspondence ch 7, ch 10, and the abc and Leigh Rose from Leigh Rose Creative be prepared for some laughter, creativity expression and a whole lot of heart.

BREAK FREE isn't just another event.

We honour victims and celebrate survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.

BREAK FREE isn't just another event.

We invite established business owners to work along side survivor-led business owners in our mini market. Providing a stepping stone for Survivors to showcase their products or skills with support.

BREAK FREE isn't just another event.

We invite Health Professionals and Wellness Facilitators to join our spaces to bridge the gap between the community and the sector. Newly dubbed "Break Free Health Hubs" we hope the community embraces the opportunity to engage and connect with local health professionals, wellness Facilitators, Legal and Housing Representatives in a unique way and leave feeling heard and supported.

BREAK FREE isn't just another another event.

Our partner Charity Broken To Brilliant will be providing survivor insights, highlights the real importance of rebuilding and shares their programs with the community.

BREAK FREE isn't just another event.

We invite Artists to facilitate workshops to provide a fun, creative way to engage with the community in a family friendly environment and we have LIVE Spraypaint DEMOs by a local Gold Coasf Artist.

Kids have opportunities to explore their own creativity through our mini Sensory and Kids Art Hubs.

Sacred Grounds Cafè have kindly given us their facilities and extended their hours, so they will be serving delicious food and great coffee on the day.

BREAK FREE isn't just another event.

We invite women, no matter their age, to share their journey. Gold Coast line up includes fierce women from the culinary, dv and wellness spaces, to spring the community into action! We want to elevate the female survivor voice and show case their experiences and the journey and those doing great things across all spaces in the community. We so proud of the women and men stepping up this time around.

Speakers will begin at approximately 12pm.

Our Incredible Line Up of Speakers

Michelle Faye is the founder of HerStory Revolution based in QLD,

Lauren Jane victim survivor of 14 years and heart of Find My Wild from NSW,

Dave Kramer Facilitator of the HALT Program at Small Steps For Hannah From QLD,

Sarah French exceptional Chef and Nutritionist based in QLD and

Nina Sackprasith founder of Vivre Co. And Vivre Wellness and multi-disciplinary Artist at Illuminara based in QLD.

Workshop Facilitators

11am Deep Breaths With Louie and Caroline Brunne (Kid Friendly), Located on the deck at Sacred Grounds.

11:30am Creative Writers Workshop by Christine Innes, Located on the deck at Sacred Grounds.

2:00pm Breathwork by the Water with Nina Sackprasith from Vivre Wellness. Nina will be down the lower end of the grassed. Emersed in nature and take some time to yourself. ADULTS Only.

Market Sessions

3:00pm Guiding Through The Housing Journey by Amelia McLay The RED Team At Domain.

BREAK FREE is about the people, the places, the connections, and for everyone to gather for a cause and to raise awareness about the effects of domestic, family and sexual violence in a community.

To date, 38 (26/07), now 39 (27/07), women have lost their lives since January 1 2025 across Australia.

As a Creative of Artists, Health Practitioners and Wellness Facilitators, Established small business oweners, Survivor-led small businesses, dv services, dv charities and empowered Survivors, we say ENOUGH is ENOUGH...

We have partnered with domestic violence charity, who support individuals to rebuild their lives, with 50% of the proceeds for the event supporting Broken To Brilliant and the Legal Laureates Program. A FREE survivor led Legal Literacy Program offered to survivors who a navigating the legal system.

We hope you find home here and UNLEASH the Warrior in YOU...

With Love,

Leigh Rose and the Leigh Rose Creative Team 🌹