She Matters

There's a point in her story, where you understand exactly how hard it is for women to leave an abuser. Her name is Caitlin Rose Thornton. She was only 21. On International Women's Day she made a huge decision about her life. By evening she was on life support - she died three days later. In this episode you will hear Caitlin begging for er life and for her children. It is deeply confronting audio. You will also hear Caitlin's mum Kylie speak of how hard it is to get justice when a woman's death sits on that fine line between suicide and homicide. For her, getting the truth is as much for Caitlin's sons as it is for Caitlin. This episode contains graphic audio and discusses coercive control, domestic violence, suicide and murder. It is not for children. This is Caitlin's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 22 years, she's waited. For answers. For justice. For peace. But it never comes. She waits for the person who killed her precious nonna to be held to account. It feels like an eternity, these decades. Her nonna's name is Marea Bambina Alice Yann. She was only 69. Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. After years of hope and despair, Esther continues to push through. She speaks today about the path she walks and her hopes for justice. This episode discusses domestic violence and murder. It is not for children. This is Marea's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 22 years, she's waited. For answers. For justice. For peace. But it never comes. She waits for the person who killed her precious nonna to be held to account. It feels like an eternity, these decades. Her nonna's name is Marea Bambina Alice Yann. She was only 69. Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. After years of hope and despair, Esther continues to push through. She speaks today about the path she walks and her hopes for justice. This episode discusses domestic violence and murder. It is not for children. This is Marea's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He abused her for years. He demeaned her to his children. He controlled her financially. He sent death threats. He acted the doting dad and husband in public. And still they blame her. Her name is Kristy Armstrong. She was only 36. Kristy's mum explains how hard it was for her daughter to disclose what he was doing, the hurdles Kristy faced when she reached out for support from domestic violence services, the ongoing victim-blaming and what it's like to raise her granddaughters. This episode discusses coercive control, domestic violence, suicide and murder. It is not for children. This is Kristy's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He abused her for years. He demeaned her to his children. He controlled her financially. He sent death threats. He acted the doting dad and husband in public. And still they blame her. Her name is Kristy Armstrong. She was only 36. Kristy's mum explains how hard it was for her daughter to disclose what he was doing, the hurdles Kristy faced when she reached out for support from domestic violence services, the ongoing victim-blaming and what it's like to raise her granddaughters. This episode discusses coercive control, domestic violence, suicide and murder. It is not for children. This is Kristy's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was known for her beautiful voice, her ability to enchant an audience. She was an icon in her little town - the woman her rode her bicycle everywhere. She wasn't allowed to drive. It's easy to stop a woman leaving with her little children if you take away her independence. But she tried to leave - so many times. Then one day her daughter came home. The police were in the front yard. Her young brother was inside. Her dad was in handcuffs. Her mum was dead. Her name is Kay Browne. She was only 51. Today, that little girl Emily speaks publicly for the first time about the mum she adored and the dad she loved - and how she navigates the complexity of being both the daughter of the victim and the daughter of a killer. This episode discusses domestic violence and murder. It is not for children. This is Kay's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She went to work like she always did. It was her dream job, working with children. She'd left her abusive partner and was rebuilding her life, piece by piece. He was waiting. After he killed her, he claimed she provoked him. A court let him get away with murder. Her name is Vicki Cleary. She was only 25. Elizabeth was only a child when her sister died. It's taken decades to find her voice, to step into the light to fight for change. This episode discusses domestic violence and murder. It is not for children. This is Vicki's story - and it's also Liz's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He murdered her in the bedroom next to her sleeping baby. Now that little girl carries a sign with her mum's photo at rallies to end violence against women. Her mum's name is Katie Haley. Katie was only 29. Katie was - and always will be - the beating heart of her family. Her dad Boyd and little sister Bianca join She Matters to share her story. It's a story of hidden dangers, lingering guilt, precious moments and forever memories. This episode discusses domestic violence, murder and coercive control so it is not safe for children. This is Katie's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He murdered her in the bedroom next to her sleeping baby. Now that little girl carries a sign with her mum's photo at rallies to end violence against women. Her mum's name is Katie Haley. Katie was only 29. Katie was - and always will be - the beating heart of her family. Her dad Boyd and little sister Bianca join She Matters to share her story. It's a story of hidden dangers, lingering guilt, precious moments and forever memories. This episode discusses domestic violence, murder and coercive control so it is not safe for children. This is Katie's story.

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:

• Support for families of femicide

• Housing for women leaving violence

• Ethical media training for journalists

• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events

• Documentation of women and children lost to violence

To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.

❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support

❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

If you need help:

❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732

❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811

❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76

❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212

❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978

❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14

Connect:

📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/

🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Women in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.

🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  

🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They say it takes seven attempts before a woman successfully leaves an abuser. She only made it to number six. Her name is Phoebe Handsjuk. She was only 24. Most know her as the woman at bottom of the rubbish chute. But Pheobe was so much more than the circumstances of her death. For 25 years, Phoebe's family have been trying to find out the truth of what happened that day. Her mum Natalie joins She Matters to about their fight for justice, her daughter's strengths, passions and vulnerabilities and her legacy. This episode discusses suicide, substance abuse, mental health, coercive control, domestic violence and contains a graphic description of death. This is Pheobe's story.

If you know anything, please call Crime Stoppers.

PHOEBE HANDSJUK MATTERS

This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only.

Presenter: Sherele Moody

Executive Producer: Dash Made Studios

To help keep this independent podcast on air, please consider supporting our work, 100% of proceeds fund efforts to end violence:

- ❤️ Donate: https://australianfemicidewatch.org/support

- ❤️ Shop RED HEART T-Shirts: https://australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2

- 🌐 Website: https://australianfemicidewatch.org

Crisis & Support Services (Australia)

If this episode brought up difficult emotions or if you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7:

- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (National Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling)

- Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811

- 13YARN: 13 92 76 (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support)

- Rainbow Helpline: 1800 497 212 (LGBTIQA+ Support)

- Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491

- MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978

- Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention)

Connect With Sherele

- Instagram & Facebook: @sherelemoodyfemicidewatch

- X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody

- Facebook Campaign: The RED HEART Campaign

- TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia

- Email: [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.