The Bulb | S3 | Ep 1 | Conversations across the spectrum: Dr Heather Lovatt

This episode features Dr Heather Lovatt, the Centre’s Director, discussing the Centre’s interests in the area of “working with men” and providing listeners with a snapshot of the season ahead.  Appointed QCDFVR Director in March 2018, Heather has led a diverse range of research projects relating to gendered violence.  She currently oversees the Centre’s work, which has a practice orientation across each of its three linked domains - research, education/training, sector development.  Heather has a particular interest in applied research that has a social impact; ensuring the knowledge and wisdom of those impacted by gendered violence, priority populations and front-line practitioners are prioritised.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.   The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.   www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.