Tharindu is a results-driven IT professional with over 17 years of experience in IT System Administration and Technical Support. His expertise is in system optimisation, network administration, and IT infrastructure management. 

Tharindu is recognised for his strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and ability to collaborate effectively with teams. 

Dr Kavindi Wadumestri-Northcote was awarded a PhD from RMIT University, Melbourne. Her doctoral thesis was titled “Being Other: The Experiences of Young Australian-Lebanese Muslims”. 

She has worked in education in Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan and China. She has also worked in government and not-for-profit organisations on youth and community engagement projects. Kavindi has compiled over 20,000 words in evidence and literature reviews to support our frameworks and strategies.

Mark is a senior psychologist with a specialisation in working with shame and trauma, sexual violence, family violence, and highly vulnerable individuals. He has led his clinical and forensic psychological practice since 2003 and has over 20 years of experience in family violence practice, including men’s behaviour change facilitation, clinical supervision for the Men’s Referral Service and individual client work. 

Mark has worked in community and forensic settings seeing a wide variety of adult and adolescent male clients. He has undertaken reports for a range of audiences including the Adult Parole Board, the Department of Justice, the Family Court, Magistrate’s and Children’s Courts, as well as various third party providers.

Hannah is a highly skilled and passionate professional with a diverse background in corporate law, change management, advocacy, group facilitation and training, and social work. She possesses a keen understanding of navigating complex systems and is adept at driving transformative initiatives and at fostering inclusive environments. As a trainer and facilitator, she is dedicated to amplifying marginalised voices and ensuring that they are heard, respected, and acted upon. 

Hannah is currently training to become an arts therapist, recognising the power of creative expression in healing and self-discovery. She has completed four years of training in psychodrama and sociodrama, allowing her to employ dynamic and experiential techniques to engage groups and foster meaningful connections.

Michelle has over 15 years experience working in family violence in NFP, government and private sectors across Australia. 

She redeveloped the Graduate Certificate in Social Science for No to Violence and Swinburne University and has been instrumental in the practice development of family violence that has a whole-of-family, integrated response. This includes developing the practice guidelines for the updated MBC minimum standards and consulting on the redevelopment of the Safe and Equal Code of practice. 

Michelle has written MBC program manuals for various organisations, including the first MBC to run in a Victorian Prison.

Marijo has worked in community, therapeutic, and education settings for 20 years. This includes individual and family counselling, case management, community development, therapeutic group work and training. 

He has considerable experience in working with and for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, young people, families, and in responding to all forms of violence and abuse, trauma, and family and interpersonal relationships. In his supervision practice, Marijo uses a systemic, relational, and trauma informed approach, that supports workers and teams to build and strengthen practices that are centred in ethics, values, sustainability, and accountability.

Grounded in a deep commitment to equity and evidence-informed practice, Souraya applies an analytical and systems-focused lens to understanding and addressing complex social issues. 

Drawing on her academic background, including a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Sociology and Politics/International Studies and a Master of Social Policy, she combines critical analysis with practical insight to explore the intersections of policy, systems, and lived experience. Her work spans research design and delivery, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement across projects focused on family, domestic, and sexual violence, gender (in)justice, and social equity. 

She is dedicated to producing evidence that informs meaningful, sustainable social impact and strengths equity-driven practice. Through this work, Souraya contributes to building safer and fairer communities through research that bridges policy and lived realities

Michael brings diverse leadership and practice experience across multiple sectors, including mental health, safeguarding, family violence prevention and LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing. He currently works as an integrative therapist in private practice, a specialist mental health clinician within the public health sector, and a board trustee for a leading UK youth mental health organisation. He also provides safeguarding consultancy to values-led organisations.

An experienced clinical supervisor, Michael has delivered both group and individual supervision to counsellors, social workers, therapists and students. He believes supervision should be a reflective and appropriately challenging space that fosters growth, learning and the continual improvement of practice. His approach is strengths-based, supporting clinicians to deepen their self-awareness and make meaningful connections between theory and practice.

Michael holds Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees, a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a postgraduate qualification in the supervision and training of social work students. He has also undertaken post-qualifying training in a range of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, EMDR and Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT). Developing expertise in the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress has been a central focus of his academic and post-qualification training, and he has co-developed and delivered training in trauma-informed practice.

Amali has over 10 years experience working primarily with not-for-profits, Aboriginal Community Coordinated Organisations and State Government. She is an expert on cultural safety and anti-racism and has a keen interest in understanding how systems compound intersectional disadvantage. 

She holds a Master of Social Anthropology (Rotary Global grants Scholar); Diploma of Management; Master of Public Health; Bachelor of Applied Science.

Gordon is a professional ethicist specialising in power dynamics and culture management. He has worked with the NSW Public Service Commissioner uplifting the Capability Framework used for all government hiring, and previously worked on the Victoria Police culture change program and their ethics training uplift initiative. He is the author of Power and the Professional, published by McFarland Press. 

Gordon is currently undertaking a PhD with Deakin University’s ‘Tackling Hate’ lab, providing sessional teaching for a variety of universities, and providing consulting services to a variety of clients on demand. Gordon is available for leadership training, reviewing/developing Codes of Ethics, cultural analysis and management system development, governance system advice, and assistance regarding management of ethical breaches.

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Elizabeth Lang is the CEO and Founder of Diversity Focus. Her areas of expertise include intersectional diversity and inclusion, domestic and family violence and human rights. She is a passionate speaker and has presented on a number of national and international platforms, including the UNHCR in Geneva Switzerland. 

Elizabeth has a research interest in gender equity, specifically in prevention and early intervention for domestic and family violence. In line with this interest, she is completing her PhD at Curtin University. Her thesis, ‘Conceptualising Domestic and Family Violence in the Frame of Collectivist Cultures’, seeks to broaden the current conceptual understating of domestic and family violence that has dominated research and practice discourse since 1980’s. 

Elizabeth has also taught as a Sessional Academic at Curtin University since 2015 and continues to do so as a guest lecturer across various undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines.

Jasmine is a Sociologist with 20 years experience working in Media, Tech StartUps, Fashion + Advertising companies in Australia, London and the USA. As the Executive Director of Talent Development at Media Arts Lab/ TBWA she envisioned and created the Annual Global Executive Leadership Development Programs and established an in-house global Coaching program. 

She has extensive experience in Leadership Development, Behavioural Analytics, Neuroscience and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Jasmine is also a Co-Active trained coach, a certified Yoga teacher and a lover of the great outdoors. She cares deeply about the environment and promoting personal well-being and has dedicated her career to helping people reach their full creative and leadership potential.

Katie supports leaders to reach the next level of leadership capability, with a focus on developing a strategic mindset in a more complex and uncertain context. She provides the support and challenge leaders need to understand and get aligned with the strategic priorities of the organisation and access internal and external resources to support the organisation to deliver these priorities. 

Common areas of focus include effectively toggling between operational detail and taking a broader strategic view, carving out time for high impact priority initiatives, building executive presence, influencing across different departments, leveraging networks internally and in the broader market, managing mindset and self-talk, and increasing self-confidence and assertiveness.

Patricia is a trusted leadership advisor and coach to executives navigating complex organisational and people-related challenges. With over 15 years of experience, Patricia brings a unique systems-thinking perspective shaped by academic qualifications in Sociology, Social Ecology, Sustainable Living, and Business Commercialisation. 

Patricia partners with CEOs, Boards, and senior leadership teams to co-design inclusive strategies that centre psychological safety, cultural transformation, and ethical governance. She is known for her ability to navigate sensitive organisational dynamics while helping leaders foster empathy, build trust, and strengthen team cohesion.

Stephanie is an accomplished senior psychologist with over 35 years of experience spanning government, non-government, and private sectors. Her career includes leadership roles in Child Protection (Government), the migrant and domestic violence sectors (NGOs including UNHCR), and private practice across psychology, legal services, and education. 

She has also worked as a management coach and consultant with organisations such as Slater & Gordon Lawyers and the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. Stephanie’s areas of expertise include workforce management, behavioural change, employee wellness, personality assessment, and supporting clients through complex personal and professional transitions.

Guy is an experienced professional with extensive experience in the family violence sector. His practice is grounded in pro-feminist, anti‐oppressive principles and intersectionality. Trained in psychology and social work, he has completed the Bouverie Centre Supervision Training. He has facilitated Men’s Behaviour Change and individual behavioural change programs. 

Across managerial and frontline roles, he has led multidisciplinary teams, shaped program development, and ensured high‐quality, trauma‐informed service delivery. He holds a commitment to respectful relationships, accountability and continuous improvement.

She has also worked as a management coach and consultant with organisations such as Slater & Gordon Lawyers and the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. Stephanie’s areas of expertise include workforce management, behavioural change, employee wellness, personality assessment, and supporting clients through complex personal and professional transitions.

Marena is a family violence practitioner specialising in working with men who use violence. She is skilled in supporting victim-survivors, conducting comprehensive MARAM assessments, and developing tailored safety plans using a client-centred, trauma-informed approach. 

Marena commenced her career working with Arabic speaking refugees as a youth worker with Arabic Welfare. From there her passion grew in the space and she worked with asylum seekers and refugees for 5 years prior to commencing with the Magistrates Court as a Team Leader in Family Violence 2017. 

She has extensive experience managing and developing teams, providing supervision, and leading high-quality service delivery. She designs and delivers training packages for professionals and community groups.

Mai is a CPA qualified accountant with a background in finance, accounting and auditing. She is passionate about problem solving and process improvements, and enjoys working with numbers and systems. She has spent extensive time living, studying and working in Vietnam, England and Australia.

Hala is a highly qualified group facilitator, trainer, and practitioner, specialising in family violence, diversity, equity and inclusion. She has delivered numerous Men’s Behaviour Change Programs, worked in addiction and settlement services, and supported clients across diverse cultural contexts. 

She is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow and has served on several NFP Boards, having participated in the Company Directors Course via Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2014. She is a passionate advocate for peace, justice, and inclusion, with a focus on cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, intersectionality, and gender equity. Hala has lived, worked and travelled in over 50 countries, is multilingual and has worked across NFP, government and private sectors, in Australia and overseas. 

She entered the world of consulting in 2003 working with some of Australia’s most experienced consultants, supporting government policy formation, community empowerment, and business development. Hala’s expertise in this space sits around creating harmonious workplaces, where leaders are better equipped to manage tensions arising from bullying, harassment and other microaggressions. Hala has developed several gender equity and antiracism strategies for large government and NFP organisations.