Pop In’s initiatives extend beyond art. We are convening a Southern Highlands Domestic Violence Community Forum during the 16 Days of Activism. The community forum will deepen the community’s understanding of the complex issues faced by women and children navigating Domestic and Family Violence.

The Forum will be facilitated by Deborah Richards who will lead the discussion with a range of panellists including:

• Katie Burreket - Director at Broun Abrahams Burreket, Family Lawyers.

• Pauline Carrigan, Community Leader who has developed a whole of community response to address a major issue facing her local community.

• Carolyn Doherty - CEO of Argyle Housing.

• Representation from the Men’s Behavioural Change program.

• Representation from people with lived experience.

The Forum will be held at The Bradman Museum theatre on Wednesday December 4, 2024, from 9.30 am to 12.30pm and will include a short break for morning tea.

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Meet our speakers

Deb Richards is an award winning journalist and producer. She’s reported for Four Corners, Lateline, and was Executive Producer of Media Watch, co-winning the Gold Walkley for the ‘Cash-for -Comment’ expose.

She has been features Commissioning Editor for ABC online news, and was also awarded Health Reporter of the Year by the National Press Club.

Debra Richards

Carolyn has a background in Child Protection and Community Housing, having spent eight years as the CEO of a large housing company in Queensland, prior to returning to NSW. Carolyn is very passionate about housing knowing that it is the foundation of people’s lives. Without long term stable housing, people can face overwhelming barriers to health, education, employment and most of all personal safety.