Amanda is a sovereign Yorta Yorta woman, and a survivor of incestuous Infant sexual abuse, domestic, family and sexual violence and 16 years in the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist cult.

Throughout her life, Schyler has faced and witnessed numerous forms of abuse and neglect. As a child, she navigated significant challenges and often fell through the cracks of a system designed to protect her. By the age of 15, she was fleeing domestic violence, only to encounter further trauma at the hands of a predator.

Kathleen Walsh is a survivor of child sex abuse and fierce campaigner against institutional child sexual abuse. She is dedicated to supporting, seeking accountability and fighting for justice for all survivors of childhood trauma.

Nicole is a victim-survivor of Malka Leifer. She is committed to raising awareness of the impact of sexual abuse, of female perpetrators and the need for supporting survivors both in and out of the community.

A teacher educator for more than 30 years. A survivor of CSA in a government school setting. He told his story to ABC news.

As part of a group of survivors, he spoke out and advocated for survivors of CSA in government schools, which has lead to the formation of the current Victorian Board of Inquiry into abuse at Beaumaris PS and certain other government schools.

Clare is CEO of In Good Faith Foundation (IGFF), and a founder of National Survivors Day. Day to day, she assists individuals, families, and communities with their journeys to justice for over 10 years. She has extensive consultative experience providing written and verbal testimony to both State and Federal Government Inquiries, legislative and policy reviews, organisational restructuring, and child safe standards.

Richard’s long-term advocacy over the last 15 years demonstrates his outstanding commitment to advocating on behalf of survivors. In choosing to share his story as a survivor across all avenues of media, Richard has empowered many others to speak out. His public relations, media communications and political lobbying background has assisted in many successful campaigns for survivor justice and institutional reform. Contributing to the Survivor community over many years, Richard has also worked to establish a Memorial at Xavier College.

From her earliest days, Evie has been intimately acquainted with the harrowing realities of domestic violence and sexual assault. Yet, far from allowing herself to be defined by victimhood, she has emerged as a fierce advocate and tireless champion for Survivors everywhere.

Anna Coutts-Trotter (she/her) is a survivor-advocate based on Gadigal Land. Anna experienced domestic and sexual violence as a young person. With this lived experience, the 22-year-old co-founded and is an inaugural director of The Survivor Hub (TSH).

She is determined to use her lived experience to help educate others on the dangers of grooming and use her platform to remind/inform other potential victims that they are not alone and they deserve/have a right to be safe!

She firmly believes that Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility and we need to normalise conversations of potential harmful behaviours and ensure we are informed of how to respond appropriately to disclosures to ensure children feel safe to speak.

Chief Operating Officer for IGFF, and Chair of the National Advisory Committee for NSD, Joe is a key Director of the team’s Advocacy efforts.

In his professional capacity, Joe utilises his skills to advocate for Survivors of abuse. As Chief of Operations for National Charity IGFF (In Good Faith Foundation) supporting victims of sexual abuse, Joe works both at a local and international level to provide expert consultation on child safety and justice.

Currently Chair and co-founder of National Survivors’ Day, Joe is focused on creating a safer future for our community and giving a genuine voice to those in need. 

Joe also has deep ties to the community as a local cricket club president and executive member of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association (FTGDCA).

Joe is a founder and league coordinator of the first FTGDCA Senior Women’s program in the area. Raising his family in Ferntree Gully, Joe understands the importance of a strong community, and is the Vice President of Kent Park Primary School Council.

Together we can create the change we wish to see and the future our amazing community deserves.

Megan has been the driving force behind National Survivors’ Day since it’s inception in 2022.

Megan serves as the National Coordinator for National Survivors’ Day, and three years of experience at IGFF as a Communications and Special Projects Officer.

And what could be more special, than a day that commemorates and recognises the courage and journeys of Survivors of Sexual Assault and Institutional Abuse, their Supporters, and whistle-blowers across Australia.

She is a dedicated community activist and a former Deputy Mayor of Maribyrnong (GoDogs!), Megan champions grassroots engagement with a deep passion for uniting communities.

Fluent in the language of three football codes, she stands firm with those striving for a greater good, always driven by a commitment to what is best for everyone.