For Her With Her

In this deeply moving episode of For Her, With Her, we speak with Dr. Yazdaneh Amiryazdani Galt, who shares her courageous journey of escaping domestic violence, navigating complex legal and immigration systems, and rebuilding her life in Australia. Originally from Iran, Yazdaneh speaks candidly about the barriers she faced, from cultural isolation to legal hurdles, and how knowledge, planning, and the support of community and legal services helped her reclaim her future. Today, she is an accomplished audiologist, business owner, and proud mother, whose story inspired the Oscar-nominated film Shayda, directed by her daughter Noora Niasari. Yazdaneh reminds us that help is not charity, it’s a right, and shares her hard-won insights for women thinking about leaving violence. She also shares her hopes for a future where no woman has to risk everything to live free from fear. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Women’s Legal Service Queensland, or if you’re in immediate danger, always call Triple Zero (000). DISCLAIMER TO BE ADDED TO ALL SHOW NOTES: This podcast contains information prepared by WLSQ and our guests. Information that was accurate at the time of the podcast and may become inaccurate at a later time without notice.The information provided in this podcast is not exhaustive, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should obtain legal advice for their specific circumstances. The discussion/stories of domestic and family violence may be triggering for some members of the audience. Please be mindful. If you wish to seek further support, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).Produced by The Podcast Boss

In this episode of For Her, With Her, we are joined by Barrister Clare Dart to unpack the complex world of parenting after separation. Clare draws on her decades of experience to explain the key legal processes, recent family law changes, and common myths. We explore how mediation can offer families more control over parenting arrangements, what to expect if you do end up in court, and why getting advice early is one of the most important steps you can take

In this episode of For Her, With Her, we sit down with Michelle Royes, Interim CEO of DVConnect, to talk about the complexities of separation in the context of domestic and family violence. Michelle shares why separation and safety are not the same thing, why leaving can be the most dangerous time, and how the community can better support victim-survivors, without judgement or assumptions. We also explore how services like DVConnect offer practical safety planning, support for pets, and non-judgmental advice for anyone, at any point in their journey toward safety.

In this episode of For Her, With Her, we talk to Vanessa Burn, Head of the Migration Law Practice at Women’s Legal Centre ACT, to unpack the unique barriers faced by women on temporary visas experiencing domestic and family violence. Vanessa sheds light on how migration systems can be used as tools of coercive control, the complex and often misunderstood visa processes, and the life-changing impact of accessing the right legal support early. We also explore how as a community, we can challenge myths, support migrant women with dignity, and advocate for reforms that centre safety, agency, and justice.

In this episode of For Her, With Her, we explore the growing threat of technology-facilitated abuse with Dr Freya McLachlan, criminologist and research fellow at Griffith University. From stalking via smartphones to financial and image-based abuse, Dr McLachlan explains how technology is increasingly weaponised by perpetrators, and what victim-survivors, bystanders, and the tech industry can do to respond. This is an important conversation about safety in an ever-connected world and why recognising tech abuse as serious, dangerous and pervasive is key to preventing harm.

In our first ever episode of For Her, With Her, Vanessa Fowler OAM, Chair of the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, joins us to discuss how domestic and family violence can present in both visible and hidden ways. Vanessa shares her family’s journey after the loss of her sister Allison, and how recognising early signs of abuse, especially coercive control, can make all the difference. This episode reminds us that domestic violence does not discriminate, and that community education, kindness and bystander action are key to creating safer futures.