THE POWER OF MORE THAN ONE THING

Caroline Brunne spoke to QUT Centre for Justice researchers as part of a panel discussion on "Lived Experience - Advocacy in Action" during Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 2023.

Through Caroline's personal reflections, our researchers were able to develop a greater understanding of the importance of survivor voices, and the value these voices can add to policy, practice and research. We were grateful for the brave, open and candid way Caroline shared her experience with us.

Caroline Brunne was a speaker at the 2023 Australian Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Recovery and Healing Conference. Caroline is a compelling and intelligent survivor advocate encouraging us all to face and discuss the reality of intrafamily child sexual abuse – the taboo subject of incest. Bravely using her own lived experience, Caroline compassionately engages us to all be courageous for the sake of protecting other children and recognising that the impact of trauma can show up for us in different ways – including for people who deftly hide in plain sight by being high functioning and seemingly ‘successful’. When Caroline speaks and shares her knowledge and insights, we should all listen for how we can play a better role in caring for children at risk and supporting survivors. Make sure you read her book!

There are some women you come into contact with and they exude such power and confidence, balanced beautifully with softness and femininity. Caroline is one of them. A true professional powerhouse with a story that will not only touch your heart and soul but light a fire within.

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I first met Caroline when she joined one of the Project Gen Z social impact trips to Cambodia, and since then I have been lucky enough to be inspired by her as a speaker, and have her on board as a facilitator.

Caroline is a passionate and inspiring speaker with the ability to adapt her message to any audience in a relatable and interesting way. She has an incredible care factor, and is truly committed to enriching the lives of the people she comes into contact with.

If you get the chance to meet Caroline, attend a workshop she is running, or hear her present, I highly recommend you do whatever it takes to get there!

Working with Caroline was such a pleasure, she easily adapted to our needs and delivered a wonderful, engaging, practical workshop that everyone loved!

We will now make her workshop a regular part of our program. Certainly recommended!

Prior to working with Caroline, I had a vision I wanted to achieve and boundaries I desired to build but I struggled to know where to start and questioned everything about myself.

She is warm, approachable and caring with no question being too daunting.

Keeping me accountable, Caroline believed in me, and pushed me outside of my comfort zone tailoring the coaching individually to my needs.

Caroline openly added coaching advice which differed from traditional training programs and made me think about the long-term outlook ensuring I am set up for success.

I would recommend her as a coach and can confirm Caroline’s giving won’t just stop once the program is complete – she is always genuinely happy to help.