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.

President and Managing Director
Blue Knot Foundation

Registered Counsellor
Author, FDV Lived Experience Speaker

Chief Executive Officer
Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Healing Centre

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

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

Chief Executive Officer
Parents Beyond Breakup

Head of People and Culture
Knowmore Legal Service

Registered Counsellor, Author
FDV Lived Experience Speaker

Founder and Managing Director
Beyond DV
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.

Minister for Women, Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Minister for Corrections
ACT 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

Group Manager-Family Safety Group
Department of Social Services

Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing
Ngala

Aboriginal Cultural Practice and Capability Manager
Hope Community Services

Quality Manager – Family and Domestic Violence
Relationships Australia WA

Clinical Lead FDV
Relationships Australia WA

Domestic Violence Survivor and Speaker

Chief Executive Officer
Parents Beyond Breakup

Chief Executive Officer
Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Healing Centre

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

Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Family Legal Services WA

Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Males Healing Centre (AMHC)

Sector Engagement Manager - DV-Alert
Lifeline Australia

Principal Solicitor
Women's Legal Service NSW

Chief Executive Officer
Knowmore Legal Service

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.
Take a moment to slow down and connect with the power of words and creativity. In this calming breakout session, delegates will use art supplies to design and create affirmation cards. Simple yet powerful messages of hope, strength, and encouragement. Whether crafting a card for themselves or someone else, participants will leave with a meaningful keepsake and a deeper sense of reflection, empowerment, and shared kindness. No artistic experience needed, just an open heart.
This interactive breakout session invites delegates to reflect on and identify their personal strengths, coping strategies, and support networks. Using a guided worksheet, participants will map out their “inner resources” the tools, values, and connections that help them navigate stress, change, or trauma. By the end of the session, each person will walk away with a personalised resilience map they can return to in challenging moments, fostering self-awareness, empowerment, and emotional preparedness.

Chief Executive Officer
Djirra

Domestic Violence Survivor and Speaker

Founder and Managing Director,
Beyond DV

Minister for Women, Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Minister for Corrections
ACT Government

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

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.

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

Director Impact and Service Development
Anglicare NT

Director
Australian Institute of Family Studies

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

Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland

General Manager- Programs
Aboriginal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland

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.

Principal Legal Officer
Central Australian Women’s Legal Service Inc and Domestic Violence Legal Service (South)

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

Manager of Justice Transitions and Violence Prevention Services
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.
Take a mindful pause as you create your own bead bracelet, choosing each bead with intention to represent a personal value, strength, or hope. This calming, hands-on activity offers a moment of reflection and creativity, leaving you with a wearable reminder of your inner resources.
Take a moment to slow down and connect with the power of words and creativity. In this calming breakout session, delegates will use art supplies to design and create affirmation cards. Simple yet powerful messages of hope, strength, and encouragement. Whether crafting a card for themselves or someone else, participants will leave with a meaningful keepsake and a deeper sense of reflection, empowerment, and shared kindness. No artistic experience needed, just an open heart.

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.
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.