Show Notes
Conor Pall, Deputy Chair of the Victorian Victim Survivors Advisory Council, speaks with Commissioner Micaela Cronin about growing up with family violence, the heavy hope of advocacy, and his vision for 2050. He discusses the urgent need for dedicated services that treat children and young people as victim-survivors in their own right, and the importance of moving towards genuine partnerships. This episode is a moving call to action for a safer, more responsive future built with and for young people. If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.auFor specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.auIn an emergency, call 000.
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