Empowering people who have experienced sexual violence
Turning voices into change
About Speak Sister
A movement was born...
In 2026, I experienced one of the most traumatic periods of my life.
A childhood trauma that I had carried quietly for many years was suddenly thrust into the public eye. I found myself having to tell a story that was never meant for public consumption, a story that belonged to a younger version of me, shared before I was ready, before I felt safe, and often before I felt I had a choice.
Again and again, I was asked to revisit experiences that no child, (or adult) should ever have to endure.
But from that pain, Speak Sister was born.
Speak Sister is the reclaiming of my story. My voice. My safety. My power.
It is a space built on the belief that survivors deserve to be heard on their own terms, in their own time, and in ways that feel safe for them.
Whether you join as a quiet ally, a loud advocate, or as visible threads to an invisible story, this movement belongs to every person who has ever felt silenced, dismissed, doubted, or unseen.
I see you.
I hear you.
And above all, I believe you.
How Speak Sister can support you
Purchase a ribbon
Trusted Spaces Training
Trusted Spaces Training
You can support our 'Visible Threads, Invisible Stories' by purchasing a ribbon and other support items. All proceeds go back into Speak Sister to help build safe, peer spaces for women who have experienced sexual violence
Link coming soon!
Trusted Spaces Training
Trusted Spaces Training
Trusted Spaces Training
Whether you're a hairdresser, beauty therapist, massage therapist, dentist, tattoo artist, physiotherapist or another professional who works closely with people, your service can have a profound impact on someone's sense of safety.
For many survivors of sexual violence, routine appointments can be unexpectedly challenging. Physical touch,
Whether you're a hairdresser, beauty therapist, massage therapist, dentist, tattoo artist, physiotherapist or another professional who works closely with people, your service can have a profound impact on someone's sense of safety.
For many survivors of sexual violence, routine appointments can be unexpectedly challenging. Physical touch, close proximity, removing clothing, reclining in a chair, unfamiliar environments or a loss of control can trigger distress—even when the care being provided is appropriate and well-intentioned. Trusted Spaces aims to educate professionals and services on how to provide trauma informed services for all who walk through their doors.
Counselling
Sponsor a drum
Sponsor a drum
Kylie has 20 years expereince in the social services industry, as well as qualifications in Psychological Science (Psychology) and post graduate studies in Counselling. Kylie is trained in CASA House 'Dealing with disclosures of sexual assault', was a sexual asssault first responder in Victoria, and is a qualified trainer in 'Sexual Assa
Kylie has 20 years expereince in the social services industry, as well as qualifications in Psychological Science (Psychology) and post graduate studies in Counselling. Kylie is trained in CASA House 'Dealing with disclosures of sexual assault', was a sexual asssault first responder in Victoria, and is a qualified trainer in 'Sexual Assault Prevention Programs for Secondary Schools'. Places are limited, please email adminspeaksister@gmail.com for availability options.
Sponsor a drum
Sponsor a drum
Sponsor a drum
Speak Sister is on a mission to fundraise $2,700 in order to purchase 9 djembe drums to hold therapeutic drumming circles for women across Tasmania. For the price of a coffee you could contribute to peer led theraputic sessions uniting women.
Email adminspeaksister@gmail.com for further information
Visible Threads, Invisible Stories
About Visible Threads, Invisible Stories Project
Some stories are easy to tell. Others are carried quietly for years.
Visible Threads, Invisible Stories was created to honour the experiences of victim-survivors of sexual violence and to create a simple but powerful way for our community to stand together in solidarity.
Each ribbon represents a story. A story of survival. A story of healing. A story of loss. A story that may never be spoken aloud.
By purchasing a ribbon, you're helping raise funds for Speak Sister and the work we do to create safe, supportive spaces for women. But you're also becoming part of something bigger. You're helping make visible the experiences that so often remain hidden.
You might choose to write a message of hope. A few words of encouragement for someone who is struggling. A tribute to someone you've lost. Or perhaps a symbol that reflects your own journey when finding the words feels too hard.
Hang your ribbon from your letterbox, tie it to your fence, wear it with pride, or gift it to someone you care about. However you choose to share it, your ribbon becomes a visible sign that says:
I see you. I believe you. You are not alone.
Whether you are a survivor sharing your own story, an ally standing beside someone you love, or a community member wanting to show your support, every ribbon helps create a community where people know they are heard, believed, and supported.
Because while our stories may be invisible, together we can make sure no one has to carry them alone.
Contact Us
Want to get in touch?
Speak Sister is based in Hobart, but we welcome people from every corner of the world to join us, spread the word and be there for each other.
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