Violence against women is a significant human rights issue here in Australia, with little change in the partner violence figures since 2005. According to Our Watch 95% of all victims of violence, both women and men, experience this from a male perpetrator. Family violence includes: physical violence, sexual violence, emotional abuse and coercive control. This type of abuse does not discriminate and occurs in all socio-ecomonic and cultural groups. However, the statistics do indicate that domestic violence is signifcantly worse in regional and Indigenous communities. Family and domestic violence can have long-lasting and detrimental psychological effects, and is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children here in Australia.

Today’s post is about something incredibly close to my heart and that is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day - this Saturday 15th October. As many of you would know I lost my second daughter Charlotte just over five years ago.

Where do I even begin?! Sally is one of those people - you know… the beautiful, talented, kind and gentle type - how totally selfish of her! She is one of those people who leave a significant impact on your soul and on your energy, after just moments of being in her presence. Not only do you leave with some stunning images that will last a lifetime, you walk away from her feeling lighter, happier and richer for having met her. Truly.

Well, it’s been a minute! But, I think I’m finally where I need to be. Welcome to my new blog and drum roll… podcast - A Girl Like You. ⁣