NO MORE OPEN SECRETS: A LIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT SEXUAL HARM, SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC
NO MORE OPEN SECRETS A live conversation about sexual harm, safety and support for women and gender diverse people in music
Join One of One, in partnership with Dr. Ash King from Support Act and Bree Baker, for a live online conversation exploring sexual harm, safety, and what genuine support looks like for women and GNC people navigating the music industry.
This is a grounded, practical conversation that will explore topics such as; trauma in the body and understanding the physical toll of surviving harm in the industry, how to support others affected by sexual harm, reframing shame, and the support options and networks available to women and gender diverse people who have experienced sexual harm or harassment.
This session will be for women and gender diverse people in the music industry, and is free. There will be future sessions which will focus on inviting men to the conversation, but this will remain a safe space for women and gender diverse people only.
One of One explain, “We want to do more to help victim survivors. As women we have either experienced sexual harm or harassment or supported someone through it. Enough is enough. We are incredibly lucky to have Dr. Ash King and Bree Baker bring their expertise and knowledge to this difficult yet vital conversation. We want there to be no more open secrets in this industry.”
About Dr. Ash King:
Dr Ash King is a psychologist, creative and the Mental Health Content & Programs Lead at Support Act. She develops training, education and resources that support the mental health and wellbeing of people working across Australia’s creative industries. Ash blends clinical expertise with lived experience in the arts to deliver practical, engaging programs that help creative workers and workplaces navigate pressure, prevent harm and build healthier cultures.
About Bree Baker:
Bree has worked in the mental health sector for almost eleven years, primarily supporting people with complex trauma as a registered mental health counsellor. Her creative industry experience includes serving as Music Victoria’s primary mental health clinician during the pandemic, playing drums professionally in her early twenties, and currently working as a comedy writer, producer, hobby guitarist, and gig enthusiast. Bree runs a trauma-informed coaching business supporting musicians, artist managers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in music. Bree brings clinical depth, genuine industry fluency, and heart-based humour to each workshop, creating a held space where participants can safely explore trauma, mental health and their artistry.
Presented by: One of One, in partnership with Support Act (Dr Ash King) and Bree Baker
29 September, 10am-12pm
Online, link provided on registration
If this brings up anything difficult, please know help is available. Support Act's Wellbeing Helpline (1800 959 500) supports the Australian music industry 24/7, and 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) offers 24-hour support for anyone affected by sexual assault or family and domestic violence.
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