This is episode 1, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with VictimConnect and Victim Assist Queensland and is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

The first episode talks about:

• what is sexual violence
• healthy relationships and consent
• how you might feel
• who you can talk to
• how to access support.

Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

• the podcast contains references to sexual violence
• the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
• the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children

Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm. 

Contact details of the organisations included in this podcast:

• Victim Assist Queensland on 1300 546 587
• VictimConnect on 1300 318 940
• DVConnect on 1800 811 811.

This is episode 2, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Dr Natalie and Dr Samantha from Forensic Medicine Queensland. It is a safe and easy-to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

The second episode talks about:

• presenting at hospital if you have experienced sexual violence   
• types of sexual violence including rape
• what evidence means in the context of a sexual violence
• the process of collecting evidence
• how you will be supported through this process.

Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

• the podcast contains references to sexual violence
• the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
• the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm. 

Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

• Forensic Medicine Queensland on 07 3722 1300.

This is episode 3, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Senior Detective Zoe from Queensland Police. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

The third episode talks about:

• types of reporting to Police  
• what happens when you report to Police
• what happens if the sexual violence is investigated by Police
• how you will be supported through this process.

Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

• the podcast contains references to sexual violence
• the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
• the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm. 

Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

• Policelink on 131 444

This is episode 4, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Liz from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Queensland’s Chief Judge for the District Court, the Honourable Brian Deveraux. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

The fourth episode talks about:

• what happens if the person who hurt you is charged
• information about the different courts in Queensland
• what happens if your case goes to trial
• what happens in court
• what is the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions?
• what is the role of a magistrate, a judge and a justice?

Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

• the podcast contains references to sexual violence
• the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
• the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm. 

Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on 1800 673 428.

This is the final episode of 5, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Letitia from the Victims Register, in Queensland Corrective Services. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

The fifth, and final episode in this series, talks about:

• what the Victims Register is
• who can apply to be on the Victims Register
• what information you will get if you are on the Victims Register

Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

• the podcast contains references to sexual violence
• the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
• the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm. 

Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

• Victims register, Queensland Corrective Services on 1800 098 098.