The Swich Speaks Out:2025 - Domestic and Family Violence Summit
Event description
Ipswich community, government agencies and the service sector are invited to come together to share evidence-based practice and inspiration for responding to domestic and family violence (DFV) in our community. Come to learn, develop your skills and be inspired.
The Swich Speaks Out Summit:2025 is Ipswich's 3rd annual DFV Summit, held in May each year in support of DFV Prevention Month. This year's Summit theme is 'The Impacts of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Within Our Community' and the Summit will focus on accountability and support for people using violence.
The Summit is brought to you by the Ipswich DFV Integrated Service System Working Group as part of the Ipswich DFV Prevention Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2025.
Can't commit to a full day? Join us for either the morning or afternoon session and still catch all the highlights. Both sessions are carefully curated to feature standout keynote speakers and dynamic panels. Plus, you'll have the chance to dive into interactive sessions tailored to your interests. Register for the time that suits you best and let us know if your staying to network by booking one of our five ticket options.
| Morning Session 9:00am-12.30pm | Mayor Teresa Harding Professor Silke Meyer, Griffith University Sloane Stallan, President, Boorrumpah Goupong Men’s Group Sharon Morgan, Acting Senior Sergeant, Queensland Police Service High Risk Team Coordinator Claire Kelly, Project Director, Superintendent Offender Rehabilitation (SQCP-S2), Queensland Corrective Services Leanne Richardson, Regional Practice Leader, Child Safety (South West Region), Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Majella Webb, DFV Court Coordinator Focused Support Sites, Department of Justice |
| Networking Lunch and Market Stalls 12.30pm-1.30pm | Market Stalls provide an unique opportunity for conference attendees to connect with community services and organisations supporting individuals using violence. Dive into conversations with staff from each organisation, ask questions, forge referral pathways, and uncover the wealth of resources available. |
| Afternoon Session 1:30pm-4:30pm | Stephanie Rogers, Men Choosing Change (MCC) Facilitator, UnitingCare Queensland Jacinta Maloney, Domestic and Family Violence Senior Practitioner, Mission Australia Dr. Brian Sullivan - Founder of Sicura Dr Brodie Evans - Program Manager – Behaviour Change Intervention, YFS James Beutel, Men Choosing Change (MCC) Facilitator, UnitingCare Queensland Ambre C, Team Leader, Recovery & Healing Team – Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) Georgia Tomlin, Team Leader, Ipswich Youth Support Service (IYSS) & Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS), Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS |
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