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ACKNOWLEDGEMEN TO COUNTRY
We would like to acknowledge the spiritual relationship between Traditional Custodians and this Country, which has inspired language, song, dance, and dreaming stories over many thousands of years. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into dreaming; those here today and those of tomorrow.
May we continue to walk peacefully together in gratitude, respect and kindness in caring for this Country and one another.
We would like to acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This was and always will be Aboriginal land.
ABOUT US
The Wellness and Learning Collective (WALC), founded in 2023, is dedicated to offering specialised professional supervision, tailored training, and support services to individuals, groups, and organisations in women’s health and the gender-based violence sector.
We invite businesses and organisations beyond the women’s health sector to connect with us to explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can empower and educate your teams, enhancing their understanding of and ability to effectively respond to gender-based violence both within the workplace and the broader community.
Through partnerships, we will help build the practical knowledge and skills necessary to address gender-based violence and women’s (inclusive of trans and non-binary) health, while also supporting the development of a sustainable work-life balance, ultimately looking after everyone’s wellbeing and psychosocial health.
…The Collective…
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Sinéad Cunningham is an award winning domestic + sexual violence primary prevention specialist, with an extensive background in women’s health, gender based violence sector, education, training + consulting. In addition, Sinéad is an experienced mental health psychosocial recovery coach, director, communications expert, proactive leader, advocacy + support, project + events management, community development + services for both government and not-for-profits for over two decades.
A dynamic, values driven, innovative, creative, passionate, and high performing professional, Sinéad is committed to ending gender-based violence. She has years of experience as a primary prevention specialist, an accredited Our Watch trainer, psychodrama, and therapeutic art + life coach, in addition to her vast roles in government organisations such as child safety + schools, NGO’s, community groups, queer groups + organisations, + production companies such as Horse + Duke, together with her experience as President + Vice President of Brisbane Pride Choir.
It is Sinéad’s ardent belief that to end violence against ALL women, [cis + trans, inclusive of nonbinary] and children, we must understand how gender inequality and other forms of discrimination intersect to shape people’s experiences of violence. Taking an intersectional approach to prevention means considering oppression such as racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and ageism. She is dedicated to systemic change, primarily for the advancement of equality and safety, and change that focuses on challenging all forms of discrimination, violence, and oppression.
Jodie Redenbach is a visionary business professional with over three decades of unparalleled experience in business and accounting management. Jodie brings a wealth of expertise garnered from a remarkable journey. Embarking on her career after graduating from university, Jodie honed her skills in the dynamic environments of the big four accounting firms, spending twelve formative years mastering the intricacies of financial management and leadership. However, it was in the realm of not-for-profit business management that she discovered her true calling. With a profound commitment to making a difference, Jodie has dedicated herself to serving various community sectors, notably in the crucial fields of domestic and sexual violence and women’s health.
A passionate leader driven by a robust feminist framework, Jodie’s core mission lies in empowering organisations to thrive. Her multifaceted skill set encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including financial management, human resources, risk management, governance, accreditation, and mentoring. With an unwavering focus on driving positive change, Jodie excels in providing comprehensive business and organisational mentoring and consultation. Jodie Redenbach’s unwavering dedication, coupled with her profound expertise, propels organisations toward unprecedented success. With her at the helm, businesses can navigate the complexities of today’s landscape with confidence and clarity, paving the way for a future defined by excellence and impact.
Liz Andrews, boasts over 25 years of exemplary service spanning both corporate giants and the compassionate realm of not-for-profit organisations. With a steadfast commitment to effecting positive change, Liz is a consummate organisational and managerial professional whose expertise has been instrumental in the seamless operation of diverse entities.
While her career journey reflects a sterling track record in organisational and managerial prowess, Liz’s true calling lies in her unwavering dedication to the domestic and sexual violence sector and women’s health. Fuelled by an unyielding belief in the fundamental right to safety and freedom from harm, she fervently advocates for and empowers individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. At the core of Liz’s mission is the conviction that every individual deserves a life devoid of fear and oppression. Leveraging her extensive experience, she champions initiatives aimed at instigating enduring change in the lives of survivors and communities affected by these pervasive social issues. Liz’s impact extends far beyond the confines of administrative excellence. Liz is a beacon of compassion, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication, poised to navigate challenges and spearhead transformative initiatives that leave an indelible mark on the landscape of social change.
Co-Founder Gabrielle Borggaard Nicholson is an Accredited Family Violence Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers and graduated more than 19 years ago. Gabrielle was the Chief Executive Officer for the Domestic Violence Action Centre (Ipswich and Toowoomba regions) for more than 11 years. She stepped out of this role in 2020 to pursue her passion – supporting organisations, leaders, and practitioners to realise their vision. This led to the establishment of Inner Vision Consulting. Her experience spans the human services sector; including the domestic and family violence; sexual violence, child protection, family support, counselling, and disabilities.
During the last 16 years of her work in the Social Services sector, Gabrielle has specialised in the executive management of not-for-profit organisations with a strong focus on justice and equality for women and elimination of gender-based violence.
Gabrielle’s last 4 years at Inner Vision Consulting has focused on building workforce capacity in the gender-based violence sector by providing professional supervision, specialist domestic and family violence training and consultation, policy and procedure development, research, and leadership development for not- for-profit organisations and government departments.
WHO WE ARE & THE VOICES WE AIM TO INCLUDE
