From a young age, Kellene showed a passion for advocacy, even using a typewriter to express her views to former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Her commitment to social justice has been unwavering, spanning her entire life. Despite only completing year 10 due to effects of intergenerational trauma, Kellene pursued studies in social welfare, juvenile justice, psychology, sociology, and even earned a degree in Politics. Her dedication to advocacy is further evident through her postgraduate qualifications, detailed on the ‘read more’ tab.

A career as a Compliance Specialist in health, safeguarding, integrity, complaints management, risk management, code of conduct, inclusivity and diversity training, crisis care, FDV and more. Degree in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University

Tertiary studies in Sociology and Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from ACAP continuing, Postgraduate Diploma in Domestic and Family Violence Practice from CQU continuing.

Accredited Protective Behaviours Practitioner and refresher, Accredited Safe and Together core training (FDV, Phoenix Institute), Training in Mapping Perpetrator patterns and Interrupting Male Violence.

Certificate in Government Investigations

Internal Auditor / Auditing Qualifications.

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

QIP, Rainbow Tick and AGPAL and other accreditation subject matter expert.

Peer Support training and Advisory.

Knowledge in Critical Perspectives of Child Exploitation and Abuse, Stalking, and Intimate Family Violence

Schema Therapy Course 1

Intentional Disclosure Training

Governance and Not-for-Profit integrity certification

Certificate IV in Juvenile Justice Statutory Protection and Social Welfare

Subject matter expertise in Risk Management, Public Interest Disclosure and Governance Leadership

and more.

*Kellene is not a lawyer and, as such, is not authorised to dispense legal advice. However, she is capable of aiding in the comprehension of laws, your rights and entitlements, and potential legal courses of action.

Kellene’s advocacy is deeply rooted in her personal experiences as a victim-survivor. Having endured aggravated sexual assault, child grooming, trafficking, and severe abuse at a young age, Kellene bravely emerged as a survivor. She faced unimaginable challenges within her own family and witnessed the immense impact of family and domestic violence (FDV).

Kellene is extremely dedicated to the ethos around protective behaviours, the notion of enthusiastic consent, respectful relationships, challenging of misogyny which may be prevalent from a young age and its enshrouded legacy and toxic masculinity.

As an advocate and ally, Kellene stands as a voice for those who have suffered similar traumas. Her own lived experiences have fuelled her unwavering commitment to the protection of children, the vulnerable and the marginalised.

From a young age, Kellene has embraced activism, becoming a voice for change. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she has worked in areas of First Nations health, policy, and governance, all while embracing her (although being a parent/caregiver is an exceedingly challenging) role as a mother to three young Yindjibarndi children. Her advocacy echoes the principles of inclusivity, bodily autonomy, and consent, challenging the norms of intrinsic patriarchy/misogyny. Having received a late diagnosis of autism, Kellene navigates psychosocial and chronic health vulnerabilities due to her ‘body keeping the score’ (a book by Bessel van der Kolk, ‘The Body Keeps The Score) and recognises that this may resonate with many people.

Although Kellene may be able to work from a therapeutic perspective, she is not a therapist. Kellene has studied psychology, schema therapy, internal family systems modality, family and domestic violence practice and child protection, however, she is not an expert and likes to work from a peer led perspective.

Although Kellene can interpret legislation and she may have some legal knowledge and experience, she is not a lawyer.

SaferSteps can accept NDIS funding by participants and their caregivers and can discuss fees through other modes.

Kellene has a wide range of books, educational and visual aids, flash cards, sensory toys, fidgets, emotional and co-regulation tools, toys that depict inclusivity and diversity.

Kellene tailors, on a considered basis, what resource(s) would be best aligned to maximise learning and safety. 

Kellene provides more formal curriculum and presentations for a more structured learning environment.

Kellene will also work with people who work best with a less formal learning environment and can work outside, provide weighted blankets, fidgets, self and co-regulation tools and other ways to work best with neurodivergent people.

Kellene has a special interest in working with neurodivergent children, families, marginalised and vulnerable communities. She is passionate about improving social and equity outcomes for those who require their voices to be elevated

Our work is LGBTIQA+ informed and is built on an intersectional and feminist-based philosophy

Your wellbeing and safety is of utmost importance to me.

Please find these contact details for external support

Family and domestic violence support:

1800 Respect national helpline:
1800 737 732
Women’s Crisis Line:
1800 811 811
Men’s Referral Service:
1300 766 491
Lifeline (24 hour crisis line):
131 114
Relationships Australia:
1300 364 277
NSW Domestic Violence Line:
1800 656 463
Qld DV Connect Womensline:
1800 811 811
Vic Safe Steps crisis response line:
1800 015 188
ACT 24/7 Crisis Line:
(02) 6280 0900
Tas Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:
1800 608 122
SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line:
1800 800 098
WA Women’s Domestic Violence 24h Helpline:
1800 007 339
NT Domestic violence helpline:
1800 737 732