I have extensive experience working as an educator in a variety of spaces, which has shown me the importance of empowering children and young people to find their voices and express themselves, as well as how important it is to provide the adults in their lives with the skills needed to create a safe and supportive environment. I am deeply passionate about and strongly believe in the power of respectful, empathetic and inclusive relationships and I strive to instil this in my work. My studies in sociology, gender studies, and public health have equipped me with thorough knowledge of gender...

In her role as Educator at Body Safety Australia, Eve is dedicated to empowering whole communities with the necessary tools to build equitable, respectful, and positive relationships. Eve has extensive experience facilitating conversations around sexuality, bodies, power, and relationships in diverse contexts. Eve holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in human physiology, from The University of Melbourne. While she is well-versed in the biological aspects of sexuality, her approach is holistic, considering each individual’s lived experience within their bodies, communities, and broader...

Chami is a Melbourne-based lawyer and social entrepreneur passionate about empowering communities through education and legal advocacy. Having migrated from Sri Lanka to Australia as a child, Chami pursued her education passionately, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Psychology and a Juris Doctor from Monash University. She is admitted as a Lawyer by the Supreme Court of Victoria. In her role at Body Safety Australia, Chami is particularly interested in engaging with communities that face systemic barriers to accessing information. She focuses on teaching prevention strategies...

*Karol is currently on parental leave. We wish her and her family all the best and look forward to welcoming her back soon. Hello! My name is Karolina (Karol) and I am an educator at Body Safety Australia. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology and a Dip Ed in Education. I have a deep interest and passion about child development, understanding and processing emotions and normalising conversations around sex, consent and respectful and fulfilling relationships. My studies have allowed me to the opportunity to work in a diverse range of areas such as working with asylum...

I come from a performance background, and much of my work has been with children: I’m an actor with a children’s theatre company, and an early childhood music and movement educator. I have also worked as an educator in the OSHC space, a character host for children’s parties, and a sensory play facilitator. My work with children has been beautifully rewarding, but I’ve observed a clear and consistent need for the kind of education that Body Safety Australia provides. I’ve seen how small a young person can be made to feel when we project harmful stereotypes onto the choices they make...

Jay Jones is a proud queer, trans and autistic Senior Educator working at the intersection of eSafety, gender equity and child protection. Their work is grounded in lived experience, and driven by a commitment to safety, dignity and justice for whole communities.  Jay leads program development with Body Safety Australia, co-designing with children and drawing on the knowledge of our founding youth advisory council to develop programs that are not only evidence-based, but speak directly to the on and offline experiences and needs of young people. They specialise in adapting programs to...