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I’m a speaker, domestic violence survivor & a passionate advocate for women affected by domestic violence. Contact me if you‘d like me to speak at your event.

Melbourne, Victoria
Joined April 2015
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Thanks to @RizeUpAustralia ambassadors @PetCivo & @simonemobrien for helping us launch such an incredible initiative for a second year running.
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Thank you @msanto92 and @9NewsMelb for sharing my story. This proposal could be a huge deterrence against domestic violence in future. Let's keep working together to make it happen. #stopdomesticviolence
Domestic violence perpetrators who commit their crimes in front of children would be jailed under proposed new laws. As @msanto92 reports, survivors are welcoming the tougher sanctions. #9News
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Our co-captain @BriannaDavey joins the amazing @simonemobrien on the @CollingwoodFC Instagram Live tomorrow night as part of @Liptember 💄 A victim of domestic violence, Simone's story is one of inspiration, strength and hardship. Make sure to tune in! #RealTalk
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Thank you @AdamisStrong for giving me the opportunity to speak on your podcast to raise awareness on domestic violence. Cheers. 💜❤️ #stopdomesticviolence #breakthetaboo #letsworktogether
Leaders in the company can recognise abuse because work colleagues see each other often. Join us for a fascinating conversation with @SimonemOBrien about how to spot abuse and what to do about it. #podcast #productivity #entrepreneurship #adamstrong #gamechangersexperience
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Thank you @mmmhotbreakfast for having me on your show earlier and for giving me the opportunity to share my story. 🙏 #stopdomesticviolence
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#PSA I have recently changed mobile numbers. If you are trying to get in touch, pls send a message on socials or email simonemobrien@gmail.com and I'll get back to you shortly. Thank you. 🙏💜
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Such an honour, to be asked to be involved in How I Survived. ❤️
Domestic violence is so often a silent epidemic. Simone O'Brien is working tirelessly to bring the conversation out into the open - and save lives. She bravely shares her story with us here: bit.ly/3alxjWN
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Honoured to be named ambassador for the Stop Domestic Violence Conference. Looking forward to speaking at the event in December! 💜❤️ #stopdomesticviolence #standup #speakout
Proud to introduce @simonemobrien as a Stop Domestic Violence Conference ambassador. Read about her lived experience and how she is now presenting all around Australia using her story to help others identify the 'red flags' early. hubs.ly/H0l72Fj0 #DomesticViolence
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National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Vigils will be held across Australia. We must #ChangeTheEnding @ANROWS @simonemobrien @billshortenmp @tanya_plibersek @DiFarmerMP @NOW_aust @QGovMedia @wlsq @bettsie2u @greensinspa @OurWatchCEO
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Thank you @AusCEOChallenge for inviting me to be your ambassador for the Darkness to Daylight campaign. Looking forward to getting involved! #excited #honoured #backtorunning
Introducing @simonemobrien, our 2019 Darkness to Daylight Ambassador. Simone is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, strong advocate for women against violence, and mother of three beautiful children. Thank you Simone for all that you do in trying to break the cycle of DFV.
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Here’s wishing everyone the very best in the coming 2019. I thought I'd write one last #blog to share some of the highlights in my journey this year. Have a read! simoneobrien.com.au/2018/12/… #stopdomesticviolence #raisingawareness #christmas #newyear
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@simonemobrien sharing her story of Family Violence. #Ararat #whiteribbon walk. #inspirational #advocate #familyviolence
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Thank you @9MelissaDownes for sharing my story. #thankful #blessed #grateful
She was bashed 50 times with a baseball bat by the man that loved her, and six years on, Simone has met the paramedics that saved her life. @9MelissaDownes #9News
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Thank you @9MelissaDownes for sharing my story. #thankful #blessed #grateful
She was bashed 50 times with a baseball bat by the man that loved her, and six years on, Simone has met the paramedics that saved her life. @9MelissaDownes #9News
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Simone O'Brien retweeted
Spotted @HumanHeadline Derryn Hinch and #domestic #violence #survivor Simone O'Brien strolling through Horsham CBD. They graciously overlooked my gym gear and generally disheveled appearance to sit down for a chat about the particular challenges faced by rural survivors of DM.
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I’ve been thinking about blogging for a while and I’m so happy that I’ve finally done it! I hope we can share this and raise even more awareness. 😃 #stopdomesticviolence #raisingawareness #myfirstblog #standup #speakout #staypositive simoneobrien.com.au/2018/08/…
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We are so proud of #WhiteRibbonAdvocate @simonemobrien speaking out about her story at Stawell Secondary College. Social change starts with schools, where we can teach respectful relationships and create a postitive future free from violence. #changemakers
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On average, 1 woman/week is killed at the hands of a current or former partner in Australia. Tonight is @WhiteRibbonAust Night and @QldAmbulance hosted @simonemobrien, a brave #DFV survivor, who told her emotional but empowering story to staff at Kedron.
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Earlier today, one of our new supporters sent us a message to our inbox. Devastated by what happened to Eurydice, he wanted to know how to help women feel safe when he is walking home at night. As a man, how do you make women feel safe when you are out and about?
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.@DiFarmerMP joins us at today’s game to spread the message of #DoSomething about domestic and family violence. #EndDFV
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