
Off the Cuff with Kel
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Off the Cuff with Kel- Conversations from the Frontline, a podcast and live show for survivors and those who support them. Off the Cuff with Kel will inspire you, move you and empower you no matter who you are. The show will be diverse and inclusive, targeting areas of growth and leadership through trauma, help and healing, prevention and protection, stories of courage and survival, and a deep..
Off the Cuff with Kel
6M ago
A proud Waka Waka man with a deep-rooted connection to culture and country, Steve Ball is a coach, lived experience expert, and Case Manager for Bravehearts, one of Australia’s leading child sexual assault services.
Steve dedicates his life to supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse, guiding them through the complex journey of healing and recovery. His work is especially crucial for survivors of organisational and institutional abuse, helping them access the national redress scheme and find justice.
Steve uses his personal experience to break cycles of shame and fear, advocating ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
6M ago
We confront a disturbing reality: the exploitation of children on Social Media. Collective Shout has tirelessly exposed how predators are drawn to underage accounts, and alarmingly, social media platforms recommend these accounts to others.
More troubling, some parents are complicit, pushing their children into the limelight as kidfluencers, unwittingly or deliberately exposing them to these dangers and sexploitation.
Why are social media companies allowed to engage in practices that would be unacceptable elsewhere? What is the impact on the children who are exploited?
Lyn Swanson Kenned ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
7M ago
In this episode of Off the Cuff Kel speaks to campaigner, freelance writer and author of 'Sex Dolls, Robots and Woman Hating', Caitlin Roper, about child sex abuse dolls. What are they? What is the legislation? Can they prevent real life abuse? Or do they normalise and encourage it ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
7M ago
AI weaponization, sextortion, and the exploitation of young people are on the rise, creating a digital nightmare for vulnerable youth.  ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
8M ago
Did you know the average age of first exposure to pornography is 11 years? We are at a critical juncture in our nation's history as the pervasive influence of pornography distorts views on consent, sexual behaviour, healthy relationships, and aggression.
This episode brings an urgent & compelling discussion with leading experts. Melinda Tankard Reist, acclaimed author, journalist, and co-founder of Collective Shout, dedicated to combating the sexualisation of girls & women.
Joining her is Maha Melhem, Director of Melhem Legal & Consulting, with extensive experience in policy ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
8M ago
Want to uncover some profound truths?
Dr. Michael Salter is a leading expert in child sexual exploitation, a criminology professor at UNSW, and the author of pivotal works like "Organised Sexual Abuse." With over fifty academic papers, his research spans mental health, law enforcement, and internet safety.
Chair of the Grace Tame Foundation and former president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Dr. Salter is dedicated to protecting children, with his work impacting change globally.
Join your host Kelly Humphries and Dr. Salter to shed light on the oft ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
9M ago
Why is the telling so hard? The disclosure dilemma warrants brave discussion. Your host, Kelly Humphries knows only too well. Kel is joined by a panel of experts determined to change how we support and respond to survivors.
Professor Lynne McPherson, Lead Chief Investigator for critical research funded by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Her work focuses on ethically empowering survivor voices in research.
Dr. Corina Modderman, Chief Investigator and Discipline Lead for Social Work at La Trobe Rural Health School, brings a strong social justice perspective to our discussio ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
9M ago
In a world often obscured by stats and distant headlines, is a raw, unfiltered narrative—the voice of lived experience. This is the heart behind groundbreaking research on the Survivor's Perspective on institutions and their use of abuse material in the fight against online sexual abuse.
Joined by (2021) Australian of the Year and advocate Grace Tame, a resounding voice for survivors, Assoc/Prof Campbell Wilson, whose expertise illuminates the academic perspective, and Steve Ball, a Lived Experience Advisor whose personal journey offers invaluable insights.
Our host Kel Humphries, a survivor ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
9M ago
This guest packs a punch and in this episode, you will find yourself punching on with Boxer, Survivor, Podcaster, and amazing all-round human, Tiffanee Cook, and your host, Kelly Humphries.
In an epic bout, “Against the Ropes,” Tiff has punched well above her weight to challenge the world and punch life fair in the face. ‘The Boxer,’ by Mark Seymour, a new release song inspired by the resilience, tenacity and courage of this fair dinkum Aussie survivor gives us all hope we can stick to the fight.
Join Kel and Tiff in a deeply authentic, raw, and refreshingly honest conversat ..read more
Off the Cuff with Kel
1y ago
Do you think pedophiles should be allowed to use their ‘good character’ to obtain a more lenient sentence? It is that same ‘good character’ which often enables perpetrators to continue to commit their crimes in secret.
Special guest, Jarad Grice co-founder of the ‘Your Reference Ain’t Relevant Campaign’ wants system reform, securing justice for survivors across Australia.
Jarad is a beacon of hope, and in this episode will share the driver behind this powerful campaign, bringing hope, and healing, and together with Harrison James lead Australia towards justice reform through changing thi ..read more