Dr Ann O’Neill AM has survived the unimaginable.  In fact she has done more than survive: Ann has used her experience as the basis for further research, from which she has created her own model of recovery.  And to make sure that other people have the best opportunity to recover as well, she has established an organisation specifically to do this work. For this work, Ann has received an Order of Australia.

This episode comes with a Content Warning.  For an alternative or antidote go to: 
https://www.abc.net.au/classic/events/music-for-wellbeing/

PROFILE

Ann’s story:
https://www.abc.net.au/austory/hells-angel/10545386

Ann’s model and work:
https://annoneill.com/
https://angelhands.org.au/

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE;

Taylor’s concept of the milking stool:
Taylor, A.J.W. Justice as a Basic Human Need, New Zealand Journal of Psychology, vol 38, No2, 2009

For a similar account of a woman who supports women and girls after sexual assault:
https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/tarana-burke---the-woman-behind-metoo/13593580

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The AASW respectfully acknowledges the past and present traditional owners and on-going custodians of the lands on which this podcast was recorded.  We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, their ancestors and families, and to the Elders of other communities who may be listening.