Speaking and Workshops
Turning lived experience into awareness, connection, and change
Keynotes and workshops that help people understand trauma patterns, recognise grooming behaviours, and create safer spaces for children and adults.
Why Choose Rose as Your Speaker
Real lived experience
Trauma informed and audience aware
Practical and human
The Lived Experience Talks
Key Points
• How grooming starts long before physical abuse
• How children learn silence and self blame
• Why adults often miss early signs
• How shame shapes behaviour in adulthood
• The role of teachers, parents, and communities
• What helps a survivor move toward healing
Audience Fit
• Schools and educators
• Child safety organisations
• Community groups
• Mental health and counselling teams
• Business groups seeking trauma aware culture
Workshops for Schools, Community Groups, and Organisations
Understanding Grooming Patterns
A guided session exploring how grooming works, how it progresses, and what adults often overlook. Participants learn the behavioural map that predators rely on, and the red flags that can easily be missed.
The Silence of Children
A compassionate session exploring why children rarely speak up. Includes language, behavioural cues, and the subtle signs a child is living with fear or uncertainty.
Healing After Trauma
A workshop focused on understanding trauma responses in adults. This session is suited for workplaces, community groups, and professionals who want to create safer, more supportive environments.
Why Rose Speaks
Rose speaks because silence protected the wrong person in her childhood. Her mother once said the words that shaped Rose’s understanding of what was happening: He loves you more than me.
At ten years old Rose understood something was deeply wrong. She knew she was being treated differently. She knew she was not safe. And she carried that truth alone.
Speaking today is not about reliving the past.
It is about using lived experience to help children who do not have the words and adults who want to do better.
What People Experience in the Room
• Clear and compassionate guidance
• A safe environment for difficult truths
• Straightforward explanations that make sense
• A grounded presenter who speaks with calm authority
• A deeper understanding of trauma patterns
• Language people can use immediately
Booking Details
Rose offers both in-person and virtual sessions.
Speaking fees vary based on session length, audience size, travel needs, and organisational requirements.
For schools, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations, Rose offers reduced speaking rates or sponsored options when available.
Ready to discuss your event
Complete the enquiry form and you will receive a reply within two business days with availability and next steps.
Pricing
Clear and accessible pricing for schools, community groups, and organisations.
Schools
Single session (40 minutes): A$150
Half day (2 to 3 sessions): A$300
Full day (4 to 5 sessions): A$500
Includes Q and A and an optional teacher debrief. Travel outside Hobart is billed at cost.
Community Groups and Not for Profits
Single session: A$150
Half day: A$250
Corporate, Government, and Professional Sector
Keynote (45 to 60 minutes): A$600
Half day workshop: A$1,200
Full day training: A$2,000
Virtual Presentations
Single virtual session: A$120
Custom programs are quoted on request.
What Happens Next
1. You will receive an email confirmation immediately.
This lets you know your enquiry has been received and is in the queue for review.
2. Your details will be reviewed within two business days.
Rose personally reviews each request to make sure the session type, audience, and outcomes align with the support she provides.
3. You will receive a personalised reply.
This email will include:
• availability
• pricing guidance
• any clarifying questions about your audience or event
• next steps for booking
4. If the session is a good fit, you will receive a booking proposal.
This will outline the session outline, fee structure, and any travel or tech requirements.
5. Your date is secured once the booking is confirmed.
For in-person events, you will receive a logistics checklist.
For online sessions, you will receive a tech guide and connection details.
6. Rose prepares your session.
She personalises every keynote or workshop to match your audience, outcomes, and the emotional safety requirements of the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Rose speak about
Rose speaks from lived experience about grooming, childhood sexual abuse, trauma patterns, silence in children, and the long term impact of abuse on adults. Her focus is awareness, understanding, and safer responses, not graphic detail.
Who are these talks and workshops suitable for
Sessions are suitable for teachers, school leaders, parents, community groups, frontline workers, workplaces that want trauma aware culture, and organisations that support survivors. Rose adapts language and content to suit the audience.
Are these sessions suitable for students
Yes, with careful planning. Student focused sessions are always tailored by age group and agreed content boundaries. Rose works with the school to shape language, depth, and support so the session remains informative without overwhelming students.
How does Rose handle triggering content and emotional safety
Rose does not share graphic descriptions. She focuses on patterns, behaviours, and practical awareness. She encourages support options to be clearly available in the room and advises organisers on how to brief staff and provide follow up care.
Can the talk or workshop be customised for our organisation
Yes. Every session begins with your outcomes. Rose will adjust examples, depth, and format to match your audience, time frame, and context, while keeping within her core lived experience and safety boundaries.
Does Rose offer online as well as in person sessions
Yes. Rose offers in person sessions where travel is practical and online sessions via secure video platform. Online delivery is often preferred for regional or multi site organisations.
How much does a speaking session cost
Fees depend on session type, length, preparation required, and travel needs. Schools, community groups, and not for profit organisations may receive reduced rates or sponsored options where available. You will receive pricing guidance after you submit the booking enquiry form.
Can we record the session
Recording is possible in some circumstances by prior written agreement. Any recording must be for internal use only unless otherwise agreed. Rose does not permit unauthorised recording of her lived experience material.
What support should we have in place for our audience
For any session that touches on trauma or abuse, Rose recommends that organisers have:
• clear support contacts available on the day
• a quiet space where attendees can step out if needed
• follow up information or resources for those who may be affected
This will be discussed during the booking process.
How far in advance should we book
Three to six months’ notice is ideal, especially for schools and conferences. Shorter notice bookings are sometimes possible depending on availability. Completing the enquiry form is the best first step.