Lived Experience

Jo Mason is a survivor who left her relationship after five years. Dave Kramer lost his best friend, Hannah Clarke, in a way that shook the country.

Delving into the lived experience, Jo Mason and Dave Kramer share their experiences and learnings from the survivor and bystander perspectives. This episode aims to eliminate stereotypes of domestic and family violence by demonstrating its non-discriminatory nature, discussing the warning signs and raise awareness of the various forms domestic and family violence can take, arming bystanders and victims with the tools for identifying unhealthy and unsafe relationships, leaving them and rebuilding life afterwards.

Content warning:

This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners may find confronting, challenging or triggering. Stop and take a break at any time and reach out for support if needed. Audience discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police:

• In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000)

• Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444

• If it’s not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online athttps://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting

Support and counselling is available:

• DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811

• DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636

• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

For further information and local service contact details: visit the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal here or search Queensland Government Domestic Violence.

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