Join us for a dynamic two-day summit shaping the future of data in the APS. Featuring keynotes, case studies, fireside chats, roundtables, workshops, and peer-to-peer discussions, the program is built to deliver practical takeaways— from actionable frameworks and playbooks to lessons learned from major government transformations.

Director - Sanctuary
MacKillop Family Services

President and Managing Director
Blue Knot Foundation

Registered Counsellor,Author
FDV Lived Experience Speaker

Chief Executive Officer
Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Healing Centre

Business Continuity, Governance and Advocacy Manager
Carers WA

Chief Executive Officer
Katherine Women’s Information and Legal Service

Organisational Psychologist

Chief Executive Officer
First Nations Women's Legal Services Qld

Chief Executive Officer
Katherine Women’s Information and Legal Service

Registered Counsellor, Author
FDV Lived Experience Speaker

Founder and Managing Director
Beyond DV
“I think I’m just burnt out.” It’s a phrase heard all too often across the family violence and community services sector, but what does burnout really mean, and why does it matter now more than ever?
Those working in family safety are routinely exposed to high emotional demand, trauma, and systemic pressure. This raises a critical question: are we mistaking chronic risk for normalised stress and missing opportunities to intervene early?
This practical mini workshop will support participants to better understand, identify and prevent burnout at both an individual and organisational level and is designed for leaders and practitioners committed to protecting not only the people they serve but also the workforce that holds the system together.
Participants will explore:

Director, Sanctuary
MacKillop Family Services
The Healing Circle is a restorative, interactive session designed to bring delegates together in a supportive space. Through guided reflection and small group discussions, participants will explore key themes from the day, share personal insights and identify actionable steps to prioritise healing in their work. This session fosters a sense of community, offering a chance for deep connection, shared learning and collective reflection.
Note: Participation is voluntary. If you prefer to listen rather than share, that is completely okay. Support services will be available if needed.

Manager of Justice Transitions and Violence Prevention Services
EveryMan Australia
New Zealand is aiming to lead the world in devolution of state care from the central government to iwi and community groups. This approach aims to empower local organisations and mana whenua to deliver tailored, community-led solutions and move away from faceless bureaucratic institutions.

Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and for Children
New Zealand Government

Chief Executive Officer
ANROWS

Minister for Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
Government of Western Australia

Domestic Violence Survivor and Speaker

Chief Psychiatrist
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Assistant Director
NSW Department of
Communities and
Justice

Branch Manager, National Programs - Family Safety
Department of Social Services

Social Worker and PhD Candidate
La Trobe University

Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing
Ngala

Aboriginal Cultural Practice and Capability Manager
Hope Community Services

Domestic Violence Survivor and Speaker

Executive Manager- Legal Services and Principal Lawyer
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence

Chief Executive Officer
Parents Beyond Breakup

PhD Candidate/ Graduate Researcher, Academic Lecturer and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator
La Trobe University

Chief Executive Officer
Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Healing Centre

Deputy CEO
Communicare

Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing
Ngala

Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy
Our Watch

Principal Legal Officer
Women's Legal Service WA

Operations Manager
The Family Co

Team Leader
The Family Co

Chief Executive Officer
Women's Legal Service Victoria

Chair
National Association of Services against Sexual Violence
Chief Executive Officer
Allambee

Manager of Justice Transitions and Violence Prevention Services
EveryMan Australia

Senior Psychologist & Assistant Director, Psychological & Specialist Services
Office of the Senior Practitioner
NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Aboriginal Clinical Psychologist/PhD Candidate
NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Males Healing Centre (AMHC)

Sector Engagement Manager - DV-Alert
Lifeline Australia

Principal Solicitor
Women's Legal Service NSW

Executive Manager- Legal Services and Principal Lawyer
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence

Principal Solicitor
Women's Legal Service NSW

Chief Executive Officer
First Nations Women's Legal Services Qld
Step away from the intensity of conference discussions and reconnect with yourself through guided breathwork and gentle movement practices. This session offers trauma-aware techniques through breathing and movement intelligence tools that can support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, enhance overall wellbeing and augment personal resilience. Suitable for all bodies and experience levels, delegates can expect a calming space to ground, release tension and return to the program feeling re-centred and restored.
Dom Passalacqua is an accredited clinical exercise physiologist (AEP) and internationally endorsed master of eastern movement systems.

Social Worker and PhD Candidate
La Trobe University

Chief Executive Officer
Djirra

Department of Justice WA

Department of Justice WA

Department of Justice WA

Domestic Violence Survivor and Speaker

Founder and Managing Director,
Beyond DV

Chief Executive Officer
Kirikiriroa Family Services NZ

Social Worker and PhD Candidate
La Trobe University

Chief Executive Officer
Parkerville Children and Youth Care

Operations Manager
The Family Co

Aboriginal Cultural Practice and Capability Manager
Hope Community Services

Manager - Mental Health and FDV Services
Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services

Family and Domestic Violence Social Worker
Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services

Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy
Our Watch

Director
White Ribbon Australia

Senior Program Facilitator
White Ribbon Australia

Senior Manager, Women's & Family Safety Services
Communicare

Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission
To close the Family Safety Summit, all delegates are invited to gather for a powerful Healing Circle. This session is a space for reflection, connection, and collective grounding. This interactive session offers the opportunity to pause, process, and share key learnings from the past two days in a culturally respectful and supportive environment. Guided by experienced facilitators, the circle will honour the voices in the room, promote personal insight and encourage delegates to return to their work with renewed clarity, purpose and care.
Note: This session will be facilitated in a way that is culturally safe, inclusive, and sensitive to trauma. Participation is entirely voluntary, and delegates are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. Quiet spaces and emotional support will be available throughout the session to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported.

PhD Candidate/ Graduate Researcher, Academic Lecturer and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator
La Trobe University

Chief Executive Officer
Knowmore Legal Service

Larrakia Elder and Board Member
In Our Hands

Manager – Social Support
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission

Coordinator of Palmerston Family and Cultural Centre
Larrakia Nation

Chief Executive Officer
Grassroots Action Palmerston

Chief Executive Officer
Ruah Community Services

Executive Manager-Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse Research
Australian Institute of Family Studies

Research Director, Systems and Services
Australian Institute of Family Studies

Social Worker and PhD Candidate
La Trobe University

PhD Candidate/ Graduate Researcher, Academic Lecturer and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator
La Trobe University

Sex Discrimination Commissioner,
Australian Human Rights Commission
To close the Family Safety Summit, all delegates are invited to gather for a powerful Healing Circle. This session is a space for reflection, connection, and collective grounding. This interactive session offers the opportunity to pause, process, and share key learnings from the past two days in a culturally respectful and supportive environment. Guided by experienced facilitators, the circle will honour the voices in the room, promote personal insight and encourage delegates to return to their work with renewed clarity, purpose and care.
Note: This session will be facilitated in a way that is culturally safe, inclusive, and sensitive to trauma. Participation is entirely voluntary, and delegates are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. Quiet spaces and emotional support will be available throughout the session to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported.

Director
Localise

Senior Family Lawyer
Central Australian Women’s Legal Service Inc and Domestic Violence Legal Service (South)

Deputy Principal Legal Officer
Central Australian Women's Legal Service

Adjunct Professor, Law School
The University of Western Australia

Chief Operations Officer
Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation

Manager of Justice Transitions and Violence
EveryMan Australia

Principal Legal Officer
Women's Legal Service WA

Sex Discrimination Commissioner,
Australian Human Rights Commission
To close the Family Safety Summit, all delegates are invited to gather for a powerful Healing Circle. This session is a space for reflection, connection, and collective grounding. This interactive session offers the opportunity to pause, process, and share key learnings from the past two days in a culturally respectful and supportive environment. Guided by experienced facilitators, the circle will honour the voices in the room, promote personal insight and encourage delegates to return to their work with renewed clarity, purpose and care.
Note: This session will be facilitated in a way that is culturally safe, inclusive, and sensitive to trauma. Participation is entirely voluntary, and delegates are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. Quiet spaces and emotional support will be available throughout the session to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported.

Sex Discrimination Commissioner,
Australian Human Rights Commission
To close the Family Safety Summit, all delegates are invited to gather for a powerful Healing Circle. This session is a space for reflection, connection, and collective grounding. This interactive session offers the opportunity to pause, process, and share key learnings from the past two days in a culturally respectful and supportive environment. Guided by experienced facilitators, the circle will honour the voices in the room, promote personal insight and encourage delegates to return to their work with renewed clarity, purpose and care.
Note: This session will be facilitated in a way that is culturally safe, inclusive, and sensitive to trauma. Participation is entirely voluntary, and delegates are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. Quiet spaces and emotional support will be available throughout the session to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported.
Creating and sustaining psychologically safe environments is essential for family violence and community services. When staff feel safe to speak up, admit mistakes, and share concerns without fear of blame, both workers and clients benefit. A culture of trust improves retention, reduces burnout and enhances the quality of care for victim-survivors.
This workshop will equip delegates with the knowledge and tools to foster psychological safety within their organisations. Through reflection, practical examples and applied exercises, participants will explore how to build resilient teams and embed psychological safety as a foundation for effective family safety responses.

Director Clinical and Client Services
Full Stop Australia
Children are often the silent victims of family and domestic violence, yet their voices are critical in shaping effective responses. Despite recognition that children are victim-survivors in their own right, organisations frequently struggle with practical ways to hear, respect and embed children’s perspectives in policy and service design.
This workshop will equip delegates with safe, child-inclusive tools to elevate children’s voices. Through hands-on activities and examples, participants will build confidence in adapting language, using consultation methods and integrating children’s experiences into organisational practice.

Grad. Dip. Tch/LN & Grad
Dip Pascha Therapy
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