About Us

Kim Copeland 

Director and Principal Consultant

Kim combines deep expertise in trauma-informed practice and gender-based violence prevention and response with extensive experience in mental health, safety and wellbeing strategy. She partners with organisations to embed these principles across policy, leadership and service delivery, creating safer and more inclusive environments.

With a career spanning Australia and the UK, Kim has held clinical, operational, and executive leadership roles in government, military, higher education and community sectors. She is recognised for implementing whole-of-organisation trauma-informed frameworks, strengthening prevention and response systems and reducing psychological risk through evidence-based strategies. She is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, a licensed Mental Health First Aid facilitator, and an Accredited DiSC Advanced Consultant.

Through consultation, reviews, and education programs, Kim supports organisations to meet obligations under Respect at Work legislation, the Fair Work Act, and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, while building cultures that prioritise wellbeing and respect.

Kim’s work includes:

• Designing and delivering gender-based violence prevention and response programs
• Embedding trauma-informed principles into disclosures, reporting pathways and investigations
• Developing policies and training that balance legislative compliance with procedural fairness and natural justice
• Advising on strategies to reduce role-based risks of psychological injury and vicarious trauma
• Leading cultural transformation initiatives that integrate prevention and response, safety and wellbeing

Gemma Edgar 

Senior Consultant

Gemma specialises in restorative and trauma-informed practice, partnering with organisations to strengthen workplace culture, wellbeing and performance. She brings extensive experience across Australia and the Asia Pacific in senior clinical, operational and project leadership roles within public health, education and community sectors.

Known for leading complex cultural and systems reform, Gemma helps organisations apply restorative and trauma-informed principles to address workplace challenges and embed sustainable change. Her expertise spans gender-based violence prevention, suicide prevention and guiding organisations to implement new legislative and policy frameworks into practical, lasting solutions.

Drawing on her background in restorative practice, Gemma designs relational approaches to misconduct and harm response that prioritise accountability, safety and learning. Her work enables teams and leaders to move beyond compliance toward cultures of integrity, connection and shared responsibility.

Gemma is a qualified social worker, restorative practitioner, and experienced public health and project leader. She works alongside leaders and teams to embed approaches that not only meet obligations but transform workplaces into environments of safety, accountability and shared responsibility.

Through consultation, facilitation, program design and training, Gemma supports organisations to:

• Build safe and positive workplace cultures
• Strengthen wellbeing and prevent psychosocial harm
• Embed restorative approaches to misconduct and grievance processes
• Translate complex legislation and policy into practice
• Drive measurable improvements in engagement and performance

John Devereaux 

Associate Consultant

John has over 30 years of senior and executive level experience in leading policy, strategy, service design and service delivery in people-centred services in Higher Education and Local Government. He has a proven track record and reputation for improving service access, utilisation and efficiency through service redesign, staff development, leadership, workplace change, cross-organisational coordination and integration.

John’s areas of focus include: Tertiary Student Support and Development Programs; Sexual Harm Prevention and Response; Behavioural Threat Assessment and Response; Crisis Management; Leadership and Management Development; Organisational and Workforce Planning and Change and Service Partnerships.

 

Christine Clarke, CSC 

Associate Consultant

Christine is a highly accomplished leader with a demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and gender equality, with experience in prevention and organisational response to gender-based violence and promoting positive workplace culture. Her unique background, including serving as the Head of the Australian Defence Force Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Office and as Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, allows her to work across sectors and bring valuable insights to organisations facing complex challenges and cultural transformation.

Christine possesses deep expertise in misconduct prevention and response, creating safer and more equitable environments. She has a proven track record of leading cultural change initiatives within large organisations, fostering respect and accountability through effective people management strategies. Passionate about empowering leaders to drive positive change through people-centred processes, Christine’s experience in the military, coupled with her advocacy for women and girls, provides her with a unique perspective that resonates with senior leaders across all sectors. She is dedicated to helping organisations cultivate cultures of integrity, ethical conduct, and lasting positive change.

Angela Griffin

Research and Projects