Danielle Godfrey is a former Victorian Police Detective and Founder and Director of Girl Aware -a program empowering girls with practical personal safety skills through trauma informed workshops – she is also a Keynote speaker and passionate advocate for womens and girls safety Danielle was a Detective for 12 years experiencing multiple postings across metro and regional Victoria. Due to multiple factors, Danielle left the Police force and sought out different opportunities including setting up a cleaning business – she was like many, a bit lost and a few years ago attended the Beyond The Badge Career Transition Program Some time later she made a brave decision to set up her own business – as the Founder and Director of Girl Aware, where she delivers practical personal safety, situational awareness and de-escalation training to women and girls, workplaces, organisations and community groups. During her policing career, she saw firsthand how quickly everyday situations can change — and how recognising the early warning signs, trusting your instincts and knowing how to respond can make a significant difference. That experience now forms the foundation of her training. Her approach to personal safety isn’t about creating fear or assuming danger is around every corner. It’s about giving women practical skills and strategies they can use in everyday life — at work, travelling, exercising alone, walking to their car, dealing with difficult people or simply navigating situations that don't feel right. The workshops cover situational awareness, recognising risk, assertive communication, personal boundaries, de-escalation and decision-making under pressure. Where appropriate, she also teaches simple, practical physical skills for situations where creating distance and leaving safely are no longer options. As a mum of three, Danielle also understands that for many women, personal safety isn't only something they think about for themselves. It's something they think about for their daughters, colleagues, friends and families. Danielle’s goal through Girl Aware is simple: to help women and girls feel more aware, more confident and better prepared — without teaching them to live in fear. She works with businesses, schools, health and community organisations, sporting and fitness groups, and women's networks, with training tailored to the risks and experiences of each audience. Danielle is based in NSW and available for workshops and speaking engagements across Australia. Check out the website https://www.girlaware.com.au/ Contact us at https://www.beyondthebadge.com.au/
