Part 2: Nina Funnell Has A New Fight. This One Will Shock You

About this episode

Nina Funnell discusses her advocacy work and the fight for justice for victim-survivors of violence against women.

This is Part 2 of Nina Funnell’s story. You can listen to Part 1 here. Nina Funnell survived a violent assault as a young woman, fighting off her attacker and escaping to call the police. Although he was never found, the experience became a turning point. Within weeks, she chose to speak publicly, challenging stigma, victim-blaming, and the silence surrounding violence against women. Since then, Nina has become a leading advocate and journalist, driving national conversations and legal reform. Through campaigns like Let Her Speak and Justice Shouldn’t Hurt, she has helped change laws, amplify survivor voices, and secure millions in funding for victim support services. Today, she joins us to discuss her work supporting victim-survivors and their families, and the fight for a more just system. LINKS Find out more about the Keep Counselling Confidential campaign here .  If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on  1300 22 4636 . Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in…

People in this episode

Guest: Nina Funnell

Topics covered

• victim advocacy
• legal reform
• violence against women
• survivor support
• public speaking
• stigma
• victim-blaming

Keywords

• Nina Funnell
• advocacy
• victim support
• legal reform
• violence
• survivor
• stigma
• victim-blaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mamamia Podcasts, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Keep Counselling Confidential, Bed Threads

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