Videos: A day in the life
Watch some family violence and sexual assault workers explain what a typical day looks like in their role, what motivates them and why they love what they do. Apply for jobs in family violence and sexual assault
Cat: A Sexual Assault Services Counsellor Advocate
This video follows Cat, a Counsellor Advocate at the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA House). Cat explains her role and how she helps clients navigate services and advocate for their choices.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7w0HXHZAZlI?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
A Day in the Life of… Cat: A Sexual Assault Services Counsellor Advocate
Emily: A Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
This video follows Emily, a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner working in the family violence sector. Emily explains her role in the beginning stage of a client’s journey, ensuring that they are receiving the appropriate service relevant to their needs.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/9RXR6fDCgWM?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
A Day in the Life of… Emily: A Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Libby: A Family Violence Practitioner
This video follows Libby, a Family Violence Practitioner at WAYSS Women’s Refuge. Libby explains her role is to provide a safe environment for women by empowering them in providing material aid and a place that feels like home. Libby also details her journey to becoming a Family Violence Practitioner and her role as an important stepping stone that helps women move on and rebuild.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcLMXUKh8l0?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
A Day in the Life of… Libby: A Family Violence Practitioner
Shweta: A Team Leader - Primary prevention
This video follows Shweta, a Team Leader at GenWest in the Multilingual Health Education program. Shweta explains her learning journey to develop her skills while working in a primary prevention role.
Primary prevention means stopping family and gendered violence before it starts by challenging the problematic attitudes, behaviours and cultural norms that drive this violence. Raising awareness of family violence is an important first step.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/yQ7bt47BNT8?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
A Day in the Life of… Shweta: A Team Leader - Multilingual Health Education
Suzanne - A Clinical Lead
This video follows Suzanne, a Clinical Lead at the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA). Suzanne explains her role in supporting staff by providing clinical guidance and supervision, as well as talking about her passion for working with children, young people and families.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qXOG2sTT1Kg?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
A Day in the Life of… Suzanne: A Clinical Lead
Updated 13 June 2025
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