One Health Podcast

Social workers Dee and Danae from the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service are interviewed by Cat Schofield (Executive Director of Nursing and Director of Services for Statewide Mental Health Services) for our Family Violence Prevention Month series.
In their conversation, Cat, Dee and Danae discuss what healthy relationships look like and how we can spot the red flags of family violence, including coercive control tactics such as isolation and economic abuse. They also explore tools we can use to think about our and others’ relationships.
Dee and Denae explain the impact of family violence on adults and children, and why leaving isn’t always straightforward. 
The conversation also offers practical advice for professionals and the wider community on how to recognise concerns, have safe and supportive conversations, and respond with empathy and care.
Resources:
Duluth Power and Control Wheel
Cycle of Abuse (also known as the Cycle of Violence) on the Lifeline website.
Support:
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline.
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

Bree Klerck, the inaugural CEO of the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance, is interviewed by Namidja McKenzie, Chief People Officer at the Department of Health, for our Family Violence Prevention Month Series. 
In their conversation, Namidja and Bree spoke about the behaviours that constitute family violence, its prevalence and impact in the Tasmanian community, and what we can each do to prevent it. We also spoke about the role and vision of the newly formed Alliance. 
If you would like to become a member of the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance, visit TFSVA.org.au/membership for more information. 
Sources: 
Over 95,000 women in Tasmania have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15. That is 43% of the women in Tasmania. -  Our Watch Data Snapshot: Primary Prevention of violence against women in Tasmania 
95% of people who have experienced physical or sexual violence name a man as the perpetrator of at least one incident of violence, and around 4 in 5 family and domestic violence offenders are men - Department of Social Services. 
Support: 
If this episode has raised any concerns for you, you can call 1800 RESPECT, that’s 1800 737 732, to talk to a counsellor from the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline. 
Alternatively, you could call Tasmania’s Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122. 
If you have concerns about your safety or that of someone else, please contact police or call 000 for emergency help.

This panel discussion was recorded at the Department of Health’s LGBTIQA+ Champion Day in September 2025. 
On the panel, host Dorian Broomhall – Culture and Wellbeing, Department of Health, was joined by:
Rose Boccalatte, Pharmacy Technician - Launceston General Hospital
Rodney Croome, advocate and spokesperson - Equality Tasmania 
Dr Ruby Grant, Senior Research Fellow - La Trobe University
Ellie Hickey, Policy and Project Support Officer - Public Health Services
Olivia Hogarth, CEO - Working It Out
Katie Kelly, Project Manager Sex and Gender Reform - Public Health Services
In this candid discussion, the panellists explore the behavioural shifts that must occur alongside shifts in policy and systems. The panel discusses when it is and isn't constructive to challenge antiquated opinions. The panel also share personal stories, both heartfelt and humourous.

Boundaryless careers embrace flexibility and mobility across different roles, sectors, or professions. These careers require adaptability and the ability to apply skills in diverse contexts. Individuals with boundaryless careers may move between organisations or roles, applying their expertise in new and varied environments. This model often overlaps with protean careers, as both value flexibility, but boundaryless careers place greater emphasis on external movement and varied experiences. Success is measured by adaptability, diverse experiences and skill transferability, including the ability to thrive in different roles, industries and sectors.
We explore this model though interviews with:
Duncan McKenzie, Director Pharmacy Projects - Statewide Hospital Pharmacy
Giovanni Mandarano - Deputy Chief Medical Imaging Technologist, Hospitals South
Michaela Young - Senior Clinical Psychologist Continuing Care Stream - Mental Health Services South
Rod Manning, former Chief Radiographer - Hospitals South 
Find more information about all of the career models we discuss in this series by visiting the Allied Health Workforce Development Framework SharePoint. There you’ll find practical advice for each model, as well as a quiz that can help you match your own career with one of the five models.

Kaleidoscope careers represent a flexible approach to balancing evolving life and work priorities, empowering individuals to shift focus as personal and professional circumstances change. Success is measured by fulfillment, well-being and flexibility. This model embraces adaptability and alignment with personal values, whether one seeks new challenges, work-life balance, or broader impact. Unlike a fixed career path, a kaleidoscope career can involve growth within a current role or transitions to new opportunities, all while adjusting to life's changing demands.
We explore this model though interviews with:
Joanne Gross, Senior Specialist Pharmacist, Quality Use of Medicines – Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation.
Vanessa Bakker, Senior Psychologist - Launceston General Hospita;
Find more information about all of the career models we discuss in this series by visiting the Allied Health Workforce Development Framework SharePoint. There you’ll find practical advice for each model, as well as a quiz that can help you match your own career with one of the five models.