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Respect. Prevent. Respond.
Conference
Sexual harm prevention and response in the tertiary education
sector: working with diversity and intersectionality
13–14 February 2020 | Deakin Downtown
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Contents Welcome from Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor 3 Message from the Conference Director 3 Day 1 – Thursday 13 February 4 Day 2 – Friday 14 February 5 Keynote and plenary speakers 6 Speakers, presenters and panellists 9 Conference details 10
Welcome from Deakin University’s
Vice-Chancellor
Our highest priority should be the wellbeing and safety of
our students, staff and the many visitors we welcome to our
campuses every day.
There is no greater responsibility for any institution than to working passionately to prevent and respond to sexual assault
support the members of its community and provide a and sexual harassment in tertiary education institutions.
safe environment. Crucially, we are seeing how institutions are working ever more
closely with students in a joint effort to prevent, eliminate and
Overwhelmingly, our campuses are safe places. However, the respond to sexual harm.
Respect.Prevent.Respond Conference – now in its second
year – is an important opportunity to share ideas and initiatives The theme for the 2020 conference is ‘Working with diversity
and build on what has been learned from Change the Course: and intersectionality’. We hope this theme will further inspire
National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at the great work being done, and that it will act as a timely
Australian Universities. reminder for us to continue supporting those from a diverse
range of backgrounds. I encourage you to build on your
We must ensure that all who use our grounds and facilities understandings by learning more about the interconnected
know that sexual harassment is unacceptable behaviour and nature of race, gender, sexuality and culture, and how this may
sexual assault is criminal behaviour, and that both actions have help in supporting victims/survivors of harm, and the further
severe consequences. The higher education sector in Australia steps we can take to foster more respectful and safe campuses.
must continue to address the underlying causes of sexual harm
and gender-based violence – this includes promoting and Welcome to Deakin and thank you for your efforts on this
modelling gender equality and equity in the workplace. important matter. I look forward to seeing the conference
outcomes.
It is pleasing to see that since the inaugural conference last
year, many practitioners, researchers and academics have Professor Iain Martin
continued their efforts in collaboration, sharing ideas and Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University
Message from the
Conference Director
Deakin University is delighted to welcome delegates to the
second Respect. Prevent. Respond Conference.
We’re all here because we share a common goal: to ensure Events like these require considerable organisation, and I wish
that the higher education sector provides a safe and supportive to thank Professor Lisa Hanna, Dean of Students at Deakin
environment for everyone. Over the next two days, we’ll University, for her leadership in co-chairing the Conference
hear from industry experts as we share ideas, broaden our Reference Group as Professor Ann Taket transitions into
understanding and create opportunities for sector-wide retirement. I thank Professor Taket for her continuous support
collaboration on responding to and preventing instances of and tireless work in preventing gender-based violence,
sexual harm in the university, TAFE and VET environments. discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community and sexual
harm. We wish her all the best in her retirement.
I’m pleased to say that this year we have given the conference
more of a student focus – student representatives comprised Your attendance here today is valued. I look forward to listening
one-third of our reference group, and we also introduced a and learning over the next two days as we unite to continue the
two-tier ticketing system to make the event more accessible for fight to eliminate behaviour that causes sexual harm.
students. Other improvements on last year included offering
help with drafting conference abstracts, to ensure that we hear John Devereaux
from many diverse voices. Executive Director, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
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Day 1 – Thursday 13 February
8.30am Registration
8.45am Welcome: Professor Lisa Hanna, Conference Reference Group Chair and Dean of Students, Deakin University
9am Conference opening: Kean Selway, Chief Operating Officer, Deakin University
Keynote: Dr Lorraine Sheridan, Curtin University and Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
9.15am
Stalking and harassment on campus: The need for a heterogeneous approach
10am Keynote: Tracey Gaudry, Respect Victoria
10.45am Morning tea
Choice of workshop streams
Stream 1 in Wadawurrung 1 Stream 2 in Wadawurrung 2 Stream 3 in Gunditjmara 1
Chair: Professor Lisa Hanna Chair: Professor Beth Crisp Chair: Professor Amanda Keddie
Tarn Felton and Dr Melanie Beres, Dr Bianca Klettke and Elizabeth Sue Webeck and Dr Luby Simson,
University of Otago Clancy, Deakin University Australian National University
11am Students as change-makers: Building Sexting behaviour as technology- ANU Sexual Violence Prevention
a community approach to sexual facilitated sexual violence Strategy 2019–2026 within the IDEA
violence support Governance Framework.
Aria Sunga, Naomi Smith, Andie Jacinta Masters and Kesh Sharma, Michelle Nunn and Jayne McCartney,
Moore and Dr Patrick Tidmarsh, Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) The University of Newcastle Australia
University of Melbourne Student Active online bystanding: Engaging #NoRoomFor: Supporting a safe
11.35am Union men to act when they see violence and respectful community at The
Transforming culture and practice against women online University of Newcastle
around sexual harm: How far have we
come?
Michelle Lampis, The University of Natalie Russell, VicHealth, Lil Kennedy, La Trobe University
Newcastle and Deanna McCall, Full Behavioural Insights Team and and Annabelle Romano, La Trobe
Stop Foundation Dr Celia Scott, The University of University Student Union
12.10pm Melbourne
Showcase of the Sex, Safety and Implementing the ‘Be a Better
Respect Workshop Active bystanding against sexism and Human’ campaign at La Trobe
sexual harassment University
12.45pm Stream panel discussion
1pm Lunch
Keynote: Sally Goldner AM, Transgender Victoria
2pm
Beyond the binaries: increasing safety on campus
2.45pm Theatre-based education program: Being Frank and moderated post-performance panel discussion
3.30pm Afternoon tea
3.45pm Joshua McFarlane and Tegan Whitten, Deakin University Student Association
4.30pm End of Day 1: Professor Lisa Hanna
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Day 2 – Friday 14 February
8.30am Registration
Welcome to Day 2: John Devereaux, Conference Director and Executive Director, Division of Student Life,
9am
Deakin University
Keynote: Professor Amanda Keddie, Deakin University
9.15am
Engaging boys and men in gender justice work: Working with emotional intensities
Keynote: Sharna Bremner, End Rape on Campus Australia
10am Standing with survivors, not in front of them: The importance of institutional responses to sexual violence in
higher education
10.45am Morning tea
Choice of workshop streams
Stream 1 – Wadawurrung 1 Stream 2 – Wadawurrung 2 Stream 3 – Gunditjmara 1
Chair: Professor Lisa Hanna Chair: Dr Annabel Chan Chair: Ryan Hsu
Kate Lowsby and Professor Ann Briony Leonard, Shelley Odewahn Dr Amie O’Shea, Deakin University
Taket, Deakin University and Rob Cumings, Southern Cross Nothing about us without us:
Preventing sexual harm in the University Peer education in sexual lives and
tertiary education sector: A A mile in my stilettos: Finding respectful relationships for people
11am qualitative evaluation of Deakin synergies in a human rights with intellectual disability
University’s Bystander Training framework to address unequal
power relationships across diverse
cohorts by the application of critical
self-reflection, experiential learning
and empathy response development
Sharon Lockwood, University of Dr Elli Darwinkel and Leesa Hooker, Catharine Pruscino and Megan Cassidy,
South Australia La Trobe University and Fiona University of Technology, Sydney
What could you do? Engaging Marshall, Monash University Does consent matter to everybody?
11.35am
students in conversations about Implementing and evaluating the The UTS experience of mandatory
ethical bystander approaches EAAA program in Australia consent matters training as part of
the Respect. Now. Always. initiative
Renee Heckman and Delarm Ansari, Professor Tony Foley, Australian Dr Emma Heard, University of
Monash University National University Queensland
Donut Stand By, Step Up: Raising Pilot restorative approach to Exploring a public health approach to
12.10pm awareness through peer-led active preventing and responding to sexual developing a strategic framework for
bystander action assault and sexual harassment in the sexual assault and sexual harassment
university residences response and prevention in a tertiary
education context
12.45pm Stream panel discussion
1pm Lunch
Keynote: Dr Renee Hamilton, Universities Australia and Joanna Brislane, Our Watch
2pm
Creating a new normal: Working to change the structures and cultures that drive violence against women
Keynote: Vincent Wilson, Deakin Residential Services
2.45pm
Respect on Res: Embedding positive culture in on-campus communities
3.30pm Afternoon tea
Panel discussion: John Devereaux, Conference Director and Executive Director, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
3.45pm
12 months on
4.30pm Conference closing: John Devereaux
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Keynote and plenary speakers
Dr Lorraine Sheridan
President, Asia Pacific Association of Threat
Assessment Professionals, forensic psychologist
and Associate Professor, Curtin University
Dr Lorraine Sheridan is a chartered forensic psychologist and frequently trains professionals involved in investigating and
international expert on stalking and harassment. She’s the current managing stalking and other crimes. Lorraine also advises on
President of the Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment policy and has advised a number of governments.
Professionals and a founding member of the European Association
A police-accredited offender profiler who compiles psychological
of Threat Assessment Professionals.
reports on offenders, Lorraine consults widely for public
Lorraine completed Europe’s first PhD on stalking and has so far organisations and global corporations in managing a variety of
published four books and more than 50 papers on the subject. problem behaviours.
Her research takes an applied, interventionist angle, and she
Sharna Bremner
Founder and Co-Director,
End Rape on Campus (EROC) Australia Ltd
Sharna Bremner is Founder and Co-Director of End Rape on Agency against an Australian university (for failing to adhere to the
Campus (EROC) Australia, a volunteer-run organisation that works Higher Education Standards Framework) and securing law reform
to end sexual violence at Australian universities and residential in Tasmania to allow survivors to share their stories publicly.
colleges by directly supporting survivors and their communities,
EROC’s work has been recognised with several awards, including
through education, and by advocating for policy reform at the
the 2017 Edna Ryan Education Award and the 2018 HESTA
campus, state and national levels.
Social Impact Award. EROC was also a finalist in the Community
Since 2016, EROC has achieved a number of positive outcomes Organisation category at the 2017 Australian Human
for student-survivors, including launching a national database of Rights Awards.
relevant university policies, procedures and support services at
Sharna is a graduate of the University of Adelaide and has worked
each of Australia’s 39 universities, filing the first-known federal
in international higher education since 2010.
complaint with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards
Dr Renee Hamilton
Policy Director of Safety and
Wellbeing, Universities Australia
Dr Renee Hamilton leads the Australian university sector’s Renee has worked in social policy agencies and the community
Respect. Now. Always. initiative, which aims to prevent sexual sector on gender equality issues, including the National Plan
violence and improve support for those affected by it. She to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. With a
manages University Australia’s partnership with Our Watch and background in psychology, she has supported victims of family
the Victorian Government to develop a whole-of-institution model violence, young women with serious mental health disorders and
to prevent violence against women. wards of the state.
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Tracey Gaudry
CEO, Respect Victoria
A senior executive, non-executive director, former professional Tracey is a director and immediate past Vice-President of the
cyclist and dual Olympian, Tracey Gaudry has held leadership roles Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for
in corporate, community and for-purpose organisations for more the sport of cycling. Her portfolios include Chair of the Women’s
than 20 years. She’s championed improved outcomes for local, Commission and membership to the Commission of Continental
state, national and global communities with a focus on inclusion, Presidents, where she has been instrumental in driving global
diversity and gender equality. reform, particularly in governance, advocacy, grassroots
development and gender equity.
As the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Respect Victoria, Tracey
is responsible for leading the organisation to realise its mission to Prior to her roles in community and sports administration, Tracey
prevent all forms of family violence and violence against women was a senior executive in the professional services sector. She
by challenging the harmful systems and behaviours that lead to holds degrees in commerce and science, and a masters degree
violence. Prior to joining Respect Victoria in August 2018, her in management.
executive roles included CEO of Hawthorn Football Club and CEO
of the Amy Gillett Foundation.
Joanna Brislane
Manager of Practice Systems,
Our Watch
Jo Brislane is the Manager of Practice Systems at Our Watch, Jo has led work on implementing respectful relationships
Australia’s national foundation to prevent violence against women education in schools, as well as development of the Workplace
and their children. Having worked in this field in Australia and Equality and Respect standards and tools. She currently manages
the Pacific for over 10 years, she is currently leading Our Watch’s a team of staff at Our Watch responsible for prevention initiatives
partnership with Universities Australia to develop a whole-of- in schools, workplaces, sports and TAFEs.
institution model to prevent violence against women.
Professor Amanda Keddie
Chair of Education,
Deakin University
As a Research Professor at Deakin University, Amanda Keddie Her latest books are Supporting and Educating Young Muslim
examines the processes and conditions that can affect the Women: Stories from Australia and the UK (2017) and Autonomy,
pursuit of social justice in education institutions and community Accountability and Social Justice: Stories of English Schooling
organisations. Amanda’s qualitative research has largely been (2019). Her recent Fulbright Senior Scholarship focused on
based within the Australian and English schooling contexts, with a exploring new educative approaches to supporting gender justice
particular focus on gender and cultural diversity. within schools and NGOs, with a particular focus on engaging boys
and men in feminist work.
Joshua McFarlane
Welfare Officer, Deakin
University Student Association
Josh is a second-year mature-age arts student. He currently majors Society in Burwood and Treasurer of the Deakin Geelong
in politics and public relations, and hopes to one day fulfil his Queer Collective.
dream of being a lobbyist. He is the secretary of the Deakin Pride
Josh is also passionate about workers’ rights and currently works
Queer Society in Burwood, Treasurer of the Deakin Volunteer
in the trade union movement.
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Sally Goldner AM
Educator and Treasurer,
Transgender Victoria
Sally Goldner has been involved in Victoria’s queer communities and noted in The Age’s Top 100 most creative and influential
for 20 years. Her experience includes Transgender Victoria people in Melbourne in 2011. She spent two weeks in
(currently Educator and Treasurer), presenter of 3CR’s Out of the St Petersburg Russia as a juror for the Side-By-Side LGBT Film
Pan, co-facilitator of TransFamily and Treasurer of Bisexual Festival in November 2015 and was awarded the Order of Australia
Alliance Victoria. Medal in 2019.
Sally is the focus of the autobiographical documentary Sally’s Story Sally’s accomplishments include contributing to the achievement
and a life member of Seahorse Club of Victoria, Zoe Belle Gender of Victorian (2000) and Australian law (2013) protecting trans and
Collective, Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby and Polyvic. gender-diverse people from discrimination, and ongoing education
and speaking. She’s also an educator, speaker, MC and occasional
Prior to her induction into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll performer (all in contrast to her original accountancy training).
in 2016 (the first trans and first-known bi woman to receive the Watch this space for more to come!
honour), Sally was awarded LGBTI Victorian of the Year in 2015
Vincent Wilson
CEO, Deakin Residential Services
Vincent Wilson is a CEO, director and industry leader. As the Vincent is also a recent past President of the Asia–Pacific Student
Chief Executive Officer of Deakin Residential Services (DRS), he’s Accommodation Association (APSAA) and has served on the
responsible for the overall operational and strategic leadership 2019 faculty for the Global Housing Training Institute, one of the
of a subsidiary of Deakin University, with the primary purpose of signature professional development opportunities for student
sustainably developing and managing outstanding and market- housing professionals worldwide. With over 10 years exposure to
leading student accommodation premises, services and support senior leadership roles in the hospitality, student accommodation
for Deakin students. and university sectors, he is a strategic thinker with experience
across all areas of business operations.
Tegan Whitten
Vice-President, Deakin University
Student Association (DUSA)
Tegan is the Geelong Accessibility and Services Representative As a student with a disability, Tegan knows all too well the barriers
and is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Health Sciences with that exist for those trying to complete their higher education. She
majors in psychology and environmental health. She is President is a strong advocate at Deakin for better accessibility and equity
of the Geelong Deakin University Biomed Society (DUBS) and for all students.
Engagement Officer of the Geelong Labor Club.
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Speakers, presenters and panellists
• Delarm Ansari, Training Officer, Respectful Communities, Monash University
• Dr Melanie Beres, Academic Director, Te Whare Tāwharau, University of Otago
• Joanna Brislane, Manager, Practice Systems, Our Watch
• Sharna Bremner, Founder and Co-Director, End Rape on Campus Australia
• Laura Burzacott, Being Frank actor, Deakin University
• Megan Cassidy, Senior Advisor, Student Complaints, University of Technology, Sydney
• Dr Annabel Chan, Director, Right in the Head
• Elizabeth Clancy, Research Fellow, Deakin University
• Rob Cumings, Equity Coordinator, Southern Cross University
• Dr Elli Darwinkel, Manager, Speak Up, La Trobe University
• John Devereaux, Executive Director, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
• Andrew Eklund, Transgender Victoria
• Tarn Felton, Support Manager, Te Whare Tāwharau, University of Otago
• Professor Tony Foley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (University Experience), Australian National University
• Tracey Gaudry, Chief Executive Officer, Respect Victoria
• Sally Goldner AM, Transgender Victoria
• Dr Renee Hamilton, Policy Director of Safety and Wellbeing, Universities Australia
• Professor Lisa Hanna, Dean of Students, Deakin University
• Dr Emma Heard, Coordinator, Sexual Assault Response and Prevention, University of Queensland
• Renee Heckman, Senior Respectful Communities Trainer, Monash University
• Dr Leesa Hooker, Senior Lecturer, Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University
• Professor Amanda Keddie, Chair of Education, Deakin University
• Lil Kennedy, Senior Project Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives, La Trobe University
• Dr Bianca Klettke, Lecturer, Deakin University
• Michelle Lampis, Counsellor and Health Promotions Officer, The University of Newcastle Australia
• Briony Leonard, Student Safety Support and Wellbeing Coordinator, Southern Cross University
• Sharon Lockwood, Counsellor and Training Coordinator (Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault), University of South Australia
• Kate Lowsby, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
• Fiona Marshall, Manager, Respectful Communities, Monash University
• Jacinta Masters, Manager, Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC)
• Deanna McCall, Counsellor, The University of Newcastle Australia
• Jayne McCartney, Student Communication Coordinator, The University of Newcastle Australia
• Joshua McFarlane, Burwood Queer Representative, Deakin University Student Union
• Andie Moore, Queer Officer, University of Melbourne Student Union
• Michelle Nunn, Manager, Safe and Respectful Communities, The University of Newcastle Australia
• Shelley Odewahn, Project Coordinator and Disability Advisor, Southern Cross University
• Dr Amie O’Shea, Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
• Catharine Pruscino, Program Manager, Respect. Now. Always. Program, University of Technology Sydney
• Annabelle Romano, President, La Trobe University Student Union
• Natalie Russell, Principal Program Officer, Mental Wellbeing, VicHealth
• Dr Celia Scott, Policy and Strategy Advisor, The University of Melbourne
• Kean Selway, Chief Operating Officer, Deakin University
• Kesh Sharma, CEO, hUmen
• Dr Luby Simson, Executive Officer, Pro Vice-Chancellor (University Experience), Australian National University
• Naomi Smith, Women’s Officer, University of Melbourne Student Union
• Dr Lorraine Sheridan, Associate Professor, Curtin University and President of Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
• Aria Sunga, Women’s Officer, University of Melbourne Student Union
• Professor Ann Taket, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
• Dr Patrick Tidmarsh, Sexual Harm Response Coordinator, University of Melbourne Student Union
• Sue Webeck, Respectful Relationships Unit Manager, Australian National University
• Tegan Whitten, Geelong Accessibility and Services Representative, Deakin University Student Union
• Vincent Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Deakin Residential Services
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Conference details
Conference Director:
John Devereaux, Executive Director, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
Conference Manager:
Ryan Hsu, Program Manager, Sexual Harm Prevention, Deakin University
Conference Coordinator:
Sarah Miocic, Senior Program and Events Coordinator, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
Conference Communication Team:
Megan Smith, Team Leader, Communications, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
Bronwyn Duhigg, Communications Officer, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
Liz De Been, Communications Officer, Division of Student Life, Deakin University
Chair, Conference Reference Group:
Professor Ann Taket, Deakin University
Professor Lisa Hanna, Dean of Students, Deakin University
Conference Reference Group Members:
Tegan Whitten, Deakin University Student Union
Joshua McFarlane, Deakin University Student Union
Maryam Hasanova, Deakin University Student Union
Professor Amanda Keddie, Deakin University
Professor Beth Crisp, Deakin University
Dr Ann Stephens, Respect Victoria
Conference brought to you by Deakin University Division of Student Life in partnership
with the Office of Dean of Students and Faculty of Health.
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