Incidents of violence against women are sadly growing. In Australia this year alone, horrendous statistics show us that more than one woman has been killed every week through domestic violence.
This is what makes the work of the KYUP! Project even more important, and it’s what drives the passion of its founder, Mel Thomas. Created to break the cycle of family and domestic violence at its grassroots, the initiative is fast becoming Australia’s premier violence and prevention empowerment program for teens.
“In terms of community and finding your people, it’s really important. When you can identify with other people, you feel seen, you feel heard, you feel validated … They want to lean into your world and then you just journey life together.”” explains Hannah Gair, founder of the StrongHERside podcast.
For this Helping Hands panel discussion, Hannah is joined by psychologist, Collett Smart, and Team Resilience speaker and author, Graeme Cowan, to talk about different ways to show we care.
Keith Garner, Collett Smart and Nathan Brewer join host Laura Bennett to discuss the benefits of being part of a vibrant and life-giving community to both the community and the individuals.
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