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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 29 MIN

It Can Happen to Anyone: A Family’s Story of Hope and Action with Vanessa Fowler OAM

from For Her With Her · host Women’s Legal Services QLD

In our first ever episode of For Her, With Her, we sit down with Vanessa Fowler OAM, Chair of the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, to talk about recognising the early signs of domestic and family violence,  including the hidden patterns of coercive control. Vanessa shares her family’s story after the tragic loss of her sister Allison,  how they've turned their grief into a mission to drive change through education and community awareness. Learn about powerful resources like the Power and Control Wheels and the foundation’s campaigns like Toxic Love Signs and Strive to Be Kind Day, all designed to help young people build safer, more respectful relationships. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Women's Legal Service Queensland or call Triple Zero (000) if you are in immediate danger. You are not alone. This podcast contains information prepared by WLSQ and our guests. Information that was accurate at the time of the podcast and may become inaccurate at a later time without notice. The information provided in this podcast is not exhaustive, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.   Listeners should obtain legal advice for their specific circumstances.   The discussion/stories of domestic and family violence may be triggering for some members of the audience. Please be mindful.  If you wish to seek further support, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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In our first ever episode of For Her, With Her, Vanessa Fowler OAM, Chair of the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, joins us to discuss how domestic and family violence can present in both visible and hidden ways. Vanessa shares her family’s journey after the loss of her sister Allison, and how recognising early signs of abuse, especially coercive control, can make all the difference. This episode reminds us that domestic violence does not discriminate, and that community education, kindness and bystander action are key to creating safer futures.

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