Pshko (Shko) Marden is a family therapist with over a decade of expertise in therapeutic context and research both in Australia and abroad, with experience working across government, non-profit organisations and the private sector. His educational background is in sociology, psychology and social work. Pshko’s therapeutic practice encompasses couple and family counselling, addressing mental health issues, navigating family and domestic violence, healing from sexual abuse and trauma, and supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss. He also works closely with clients from CALD backgrounds. His practice is guided by Narrative ideas and the Invitational approach, and deeply rooted in postmodern philosophy, feminism, queer and critical race theories. His approach centres the significance of collaboration with people with whom he works. He has developed and facilitated training programs for multidisciplinary practitioners, focusing on navigating new ways of being for men from CALD backgrounds, and collective responses to trauma.

Rhett McDonald is a Counsellor/Advocate working and living across the lands of the Boandik First Nations people in Southern Australia. He is employed by Survivors of Torture & Trauma Rehabilitation Assistance Service and works with people from a refugee and migrant background who have experienced torture or been traumatised because of persecution, violence, war or unlawful imprisonment prior to arrival in Australia. Rhett strives to work in decolonising and collaborative ways with the hope this allows the work to be as transformational as possible for everyone. Rhett has experience working in the International & Humanitarian sector with over 10 years spent aboard on assignments in the field of child health, training and development, and safety and security.

Hala Abdelnour is the CEO and Founder of the Institute of non-violence, a service that was established to support family violence response across Australia. The Institute offers advanced family violence training programs, clinical supervision and therapeutic services to clients who are using or experiencing violence. It also works to eradicate systemic racism and misogyny. She has delivered numerous Men’s Behaviour Change programs, and specialises in working with shame and trauma, intersectionality, cultural safety and group facilitation. Hala has spoken at various local, national, and international conferences and has featured on several podcasts, ABC and SBS news radio and TV.

Amanda Kemperman is a Social Worker with 20 years’ experience working in various areas such as domestic violence, homelessness, and community development. Currently, she works with the workforce development team translating practitioner and family knowledge and experience into programs and resources for practitioners. Amanda has a particular interest in advocating for children's voices and increasing their mental health and wellbeing. Her approach is informed by narrative therapy ideas, and she is always inspired by the ways in which people overcome and rise above the challenges in their lives. One of Amanda's joys is bringing people together and facilitating conversations that lead to collaborative change.