Welcome to the first episode of the Run Against Violence for 2022. In this episode, you’ll hear from Run Against Violence co-founders Kirrily Dear and Brad Smithers. In 2014, Kirrily set out to run 860km over 12 days through regional New South Wales. Kirrily and Brad share how that run changed the course of their lives.
Read MoreThe party that was the 2021 Run Against Violence Virtual Team Challenge is over. Now the crowds have left, the Aussie Runner Podcast team pulls up a chair with RAV co-founders Kirrily Dear & Brad Smithers, and chat about all that happened during this year’s event.
Read MoreWelcome to the finish line episode for the 2021 Run Against Violence Virtual Team Challenge.
There are some very strong stereotypes and myths that are informing people’s opinions on family violence in indigenous communities. RAV co-founder Kirrily Dear and Indigenous community worker, mediator, and educator Melissa Stubbings continue their conversation to clear away the stereotypes as to why Aboriginal women and children continue to be over-represented in family violence statistics.
Read MoreThis 2-part series is a frank and honest chat between two women. RAV co-founder Kirrily Dear talks with Indigenous community worker, mediator, and educator Melissa Stubbings, to peel back the layers of complexity that are keeping Aboriginal women and children trapped at the bottom rung of family violence.
Read MoreIn 2014, Travis Ireland decided he wanted to run a marathon. Giving himself a 12-month preparation, Travis went in search of a training program that would keep him motivated and on track for the whole year. When he couldn’t find a solution, Travis developed his own and invited 50 friends to join him for a virtual run around Australia.
Read MoreThe dots only ever connect looking backward. It was a long period after leaving her abusive ex-husband and seeking counselling that Anna was finally able to confidently name what she had lived through. Gaslighting is a subtle and insidious form of emotional abuse that can leave the victim believing they are worthless and going insane.
Read MoreMatt is a lawyer practicing in the field of child protection and adoption law.
In this episode, Matt gives us the behind-the-scenes view of the extreme highs and lows of his chosen path. We learn about the processes within our court system that are designed to protect children and Matt shares the stories of the families he assists.
Read MoreMargie Lewis has dedicated her professional and personal life to helping others within her community. Children exposed to violence will often exhibit challenging behaviours and become labeled with psychological disorders, or criminal records, that can define their path for life.
Read MoreKylie Brown is one of the founding participants of Run Against Violence in Port Macquarie, NSW. Kylie confesses that it’s not her ‘love’ for running that brings her back to the RAV Challenge each year, it’s the power of the conversation that unfolds. Shortly after marrying at 25 years old, Kylie and her husband took custody of Kylie’s three stepsisters and raised them as their own.
Read MoreIn 2017, Dani was interstate visiting a friend when she received a phone call from the police. Six detectives had arrived at her house that morning and arrested her controlling, abusive ex-husband.
Read MoreBelinda Seaman spied a Facebook advertisement for the inaugural 2017 Run Against Violence Virtual Team Challenge, bounced the idea around her running group and days later had two teams of 10 ready to participate. Within a short time, Belinda’s love for running had shattered the silence in her South Australian community.
Read MoreRun Against Violence co-founders, Brad Smithers and Kirrily Dear woke up at around 4:30am on a stinking-hot November morning in the town of Manila, NSW. Their simple plan for the day was to run an ‘easy marathon’ into Tamworth and attend the White Ribbon Cup football match. But those simple plans were about to change the course of their lives forever.
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