Day One – Key Note Speakers

As the inaugural Chair of the South Australian White Ribbon Committee and a White Ribbon Ambassador, Paul Edginton is committed to break the silence about men’s violence against women. Paul is interested in strategies to prevent domestic violence and the affect is has on women and young people. Paul is also Chief Executive Officer of SYC, one of Australia’s most innovative community service organisations. With more than 450 staff across Australia, SYC’s programs and services encompass learning, working, home and wellbeing for people of all ages. At the heart of SYC’s activities are vital clinical support services to help young people achieve.

Donny is an experienced CEO and Board Director with specific skills in Strategy, Finance and Strategic Marketing.

A strategic and creative leader, Donny is dedicated to maximising the performance of individuals and businesses via professional development, mentoring/coaching and networking.
Donny is passionate about business and economic development in Australia and committed to improving the number of women in executive roles and diversity on Australian boards – i.e. diversity of skills, gender, ethnicity, backgrounds, younger people and more women chairing boards.

The age of entitlement is over!

The only time serious perpetrators of Domestic Violence are legally held to account for their behaviour is after they kill some one. It is my belief that serious perpetrators must be made legally accountable for all their violence and abuse,before they kill.
For centuries perpetrators have operated their control over their families with violence and with impunity. They have operated from a position belief in their right to do so without question.Who is going to stop them?
My message to perpetrators is ‘the age of entitlement is over ‘’’! We women are on the case.

The Coalition of Women’s Domestic Violence Services will provide effective leadership in South Australia to address violence against women and children, and will do this by:
Working in partnership with key stakeholders to improve outcomes for women and children affected by domestic violence or family violence and abuse.
Promoting community awareness of violence against women and children and its personal and social consequences on both the victim and society

Lets talk.. White Ribbon Initiatives in South Australia. How to get involved, highlights and upcoming events.

The impact of domestic abuse on families and individuals

Domestic abuse covers a wide spectrum of abuse that takes place in too many homes. This form of abuse can vary from controlling behaviour, financial, emotional and physical abuse right through to murder which is at the peak of the spectrum. In many cases, enduring an abusive household will have a significant impact on those who witness and experience it. This behaviour may sometimes leave the vulnerable with physical scars but will almost always leave them with psychological wounds too.

These children have had to face the devastating cruelty of domestic violence and are still dealing with the aftermath their story is happening right now and if you would like to know more please visit their tribute to their mum:
https://www.facebook.com/GraziellaFranceFund Or read more about their story here http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/children-blame-system-for-death-of-mother-graziella-dailler-at-encounter-bay/story-fni6uo1m-1226921356529.

Deb is currently the CEO of the Northern Adelaide Medicare Local and previously the Northern Health Network. She has extensive Management experience within both the Community and Health sectors. She is a qualified clinical therapist and has extensive Mental Health qualifications and experience. She is currently completing her MBA.

Rachel Sanderson, State Member for Adelaide, is serving a second term following a successful re-election in 2014. Shortly after the election, she was entrusted with the great honour and responsibility of her appointment as Shadow Minister for Families and Child Protection; Social Housing, Volunteers; Youth; and Higher Education, Science and the Information Economy. Rachel is determined to be a driving force of positive change in opposition to the Labor government and to strongly advocate for all South Australians.