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Deanne Carson

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am an innovative, courageous and collaborative leader who has informed global conversations on consent, respectful relationships and the prevention of sexual violence.

Founding Body Safety Australia in 2015, I have grown the organisation to be the most trusted primary prevention education provider in the country. I am frequently sought for consultation and comment and our team have informed resources developed by the eSafety Commissioner, Our Watch, SBS Learn, Early Childhood Australia, Respect Victoria and many more.

I am a keynote speaker and have presented internationally on the prevention of gender-based, sexual violence and tech facilitated abuse.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Founding CEO

Body Safety Australia
01.2015 - Current
  • Founded Body Safety Australia in 2015 to grow it to Australia's leading primary prevention education organisation.
  • Researched, designed, delivered and evaluated primary prevention programs for children from 3 to 18 years old.
  • Supported the whole of community approach to prevention education by also researching, designing, delivering and evaluating adult education primary prevention programs for parents and professional development for teachers, educators and school leaders.
  • Established an evidence-base that supported programs inclusion on the Victorian School Readiness Funding Menu and Mental Health Menu, the NSW Wellbeing External Provider Catalogue and established the organisation as a Trusted eSafety provider.
  • Grew the organisation from two people to a team of 20 highly qualified and experienced facilitators
  • Developed strong partnerships with other providers, peak bodies and government departments to allow for collaboration and more significant impact.
  • Drove public discourse on child rights, preventing gender and sexual violence and innovative education in the media and at conferences and events.
  • Bolstered the organisation's reputation by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.

Author

Self-employed
01.2007 - Current
  • As a strong writer and editor I was commissioned to write the history of feminist organisation, the Council of Single Mothers and their Children including an analysis of their policy strategies in effectively ending forced adoptions of 'unwed mothers'.
  • Wrote think pieces for publication across mainstream and digital media with a reputation for making complex issues accessible for multiple audiences

Sexuality Educator

Family Life Victoria
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Delivered age-appropriate and inclusive sexuality education to children in metropolitan, regional and rural schools.
  • Adapted education resources for children with disabilities and from migrant and refugee, faith-based and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
  • Established strong relationships with parents through delivering compassionate but accurate workshops that supported parents in being their child's first sexuality educator.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Monash University
Clayton, VIC

Diploma Professional Writing And Editing

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Consent and respectful relationships global thought leader
  • Courageous child rights advocate
  • Strategic sector leader
  • Keynote speaker
  • Child Safe Standards champion
  • Award winning primary prevention education program developer
  • Innovative leader embedding intersectional voices

Affiliations

  • Our Watch
  • eSafety Commissioner
  • Respect Victoria
  • Safe and Equal

Timeline

Founding CEO

Body Safety Australia
01.2015 - Current

Sexuality Educator

Family Life Victoria
01.2010 - 12.2014

Author

Self-employed
01.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

Monash University

Diploma Professional Writing And Editing

RMIT University

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