One Health Podcast

Dr Emma Partridge, Special Advisor, Primary Prevention at Our Watch, Australia’s national primary prevention organisation, is interviewed by Cat Schofield (Executive Director of Nursing and Director of Services, Statewide Mental Health Services) for our Family Violence Prevention Month series.
During the conversation, Emma speaks about Change the Story - the world’s first national framework for the primary prevention of violence against women. The framework, which Emma helped write, explores the underlying, gendered drivers of violence, as well as the actions we must take to address them.
Emma explains that preventing violence requires shifting deep-rooted inequalities, rather than relying solely on crisis responses. However, she reassures us that change is possible through long-term, collective effort.
Emma also explores what effective prevention looks like in practice. She speaks about empowering both women and men to be part of the solution, and what we can do as individuals, organisations, and a society to stop violence before it happens. 
Resources:
Change the story – our national framework for the prevention violence against women.
Changing the picture – which focuses on the prevention of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children
Changing the landscape - our framework to prevent violence against women and girls with disabilities
The Line – a behavioural change campaign that helps young people negotiate healthy, respectful and consensual relationships.
Men In Focus - addressing masculinities and working with men in the prevention of men’s violence against women
Workplace Equality and Respect - a guide to embedding gender equality in your workplace and preventing gender-based violence
Support:
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline.
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

Bec Flakelar (Director, Safe at Home, Department of Justice) is interviewed by Kelly Ford (Group Director, Mental Health Reform Services, Department of Health) for our Family Violence Prevention Month series
In their conversation, Kelly and Bec speak about Tasmania’s integrated response to family violence through the Safe at Home program, which brings together agencies across government to share information and coordinate support.
They discuss the importance of information sharing, early intervention, and the many ways in which victim-survivors are supported after making a report. 
Bec also shares advice for workplaces on recognising signs that a colleague may be experiencing or using violence, and how to respond with empathy, listen without judgement, and connect people to appropriate help. 
Resources:
Safe at Home
Department of Health Mandatory Reporting of Child Safety and Wellbeing Concerns Protocol
Support:
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline.
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

Social workers Dee and Danae from the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service are interviewed by Cat Schofield (Executive Director of Nursing and Director of Services for Statewide Mental Health Services) for our Family Violence Prevention Month series.
In their conversation, Cat, Dee and Danae discuss what healthy relationships look like and how we can spot the red flags of family violence, including coercive control tactics such as isolation and economic abuse. They also explore tools we can use to think about our and others’ relationships.
Dee and Denae explain the impact of family violence on adults and children, and why leaving isn’t always straightforward. 
The conversation also offers practical advice for professionals and the wider community on how to recognise concerns, have safe and supportive conversations, and respond with empathy and care.
Resources:
Duluth Power and Control Wheel
Cycle of Abuse (also known as the Cycle of Violence) on the Lifeline website.
Support:
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline.
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

Bree Klerck, the inaugural CEO of the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance, is interviewed by Namidja McKenzie, Chief People Officer at the Department of Health, for our Family Violence Prevention Month Series. 
In their conversation, Namidja and Bree spoke about the behaviours that constitute family violence, its prevalence and impact in the Tasmanian community, and what we can each do to prevent it. We also spoke about the role and vision of the newly formed Alliance. 
If you would like to become a member of the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance, visit TFSVA.org.au/membership for more information. 
Sources: 
Over 95,000 women in Tasmania have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15. That is 43% of the women in Tasmania. -  Our Watch Data Snapshot: Primary Prevention of violence against women in Tasmania 
95% of people who have experienced physical or sexual violence name a man as the perpetrator of at least one incident of violence, and around 4 in 5 family and domestic violence offenders are men - Department of Social Services. 
Support: 
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline. 
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122. 
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

This panel discussion was recorded at the Department of Health’s LGBTIQA+ Champion Day in September 2025. 
On the panel, host Dorian Broomhall – Culture and Wellbeing, Department of Health, was joined by:
Rose Boccalatte, Pharmacy Technician - Launceston General Hospital
Rodney Croome, advocate and spokesperson - Equality Tasmania 
Dr Ruby Grant, Senior Research Fellow - La Trobe University
Ellie Hickey, Policy and Project Support Officer - Public Health Services
Olivia Hogarth, CEO - Working It Out
Katie Kelly, Project Manager Sex and Gender Reform - Public Health Services
In this candid discussion, the panellists explore the behavioural shifts that must occur alongside shifts in policy and systems. The panel discusses when it is and isn't constructive to challenge antiquated opinions. The panel also share personal stories, both heartfelt and humourous.