Grace Tame is a name that needs little introduction, but that doesn’t mean you know Grace - or indeed her story - on her own terms. 

Catapulted into the spotlight as 'Australian of the Year' in 2021, Grace stepped squarely into the public eye and became a powerful catalyst for a tidal wave of conversation, action and policy change for survivor-victims of sexual abuse across Australia. 

Finally, this was a chance for Grace Tame to find - and use - her voice, after years of shadows and silence.

"Let's make some noise Australia" was her catch cry.

In this honest and at times confronting conversation, Grace shares with us the findings of a new Australian study - the largest of it’s kind in the world - that validates what victim-survivors have been saying for years; that child sexual abuse is a public health issue and the current statistics are shocking.

Child sexual abuse is widespread in this country. According to the study, one in six (15.1%) Australian men report sexual feelings towards children and one in ten (9.4%) Australian men have sexually offended against children. 

Grace calls for policy change and accountability for the big tech giants who continue to allow online access to child sexual abuse material on their sites, and for intensive education so grooming is implicitly understood by children, parents and bystanders - which means all of us. 

Like every human on earth, Grace is a work in progress, and is still coming to terms with her experiences of instability, uncertainty and trauma. But she is powerfully reclaiming her narrative by ceding control as an adult in charge of the story of her life. And in Grace’s words: “Peace is not freedom from pain; it is the acceptance of it.” 


WARNING: This episode is about child sexual abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. Please use discretion when considering listening to this episode, and if you do need support please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or 1800 RESPECT.



Guest: Grace Tame
Book: The Ninth Life Of A Diamond Miner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamepunk/
Grace Tame Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/gracetamefoundation/

Hosts: Mads Grummet + Sabina Read
Producer: Audio Superstar Daryl Missen

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Grace Tame is a name that needs little introduction, but that doesn’t mean you know Grace - or indeed her story - on her own terms. 
Catapulted into the spotlight as 'Australian of the Year' in 2021, Grace stepped squarely into the public eye and became a powerful catalyst for a tidal wave of conversation, action and policy change for survivor-victims of sexual abuse across Australia. 
Finally, this was a chance for Grace Tame to find - and use - her voice, after years of shadows and silence.
"Let's make some noise Australia" was her catch cry.
In this honest and at times confronting conversation, Grace shares with us the findings of a new Australian study - the largest of it’s kind in the world - that validates what victim-survivors have been saying for years; that child sexual abuse is a public health issue and the current statistics are shocking.
Child sexual abuse is widespread in this country. According to the study, one in six (15.1%) Australian men report sexual feelings towards children and one in ten (9.4%) Australian men have sexually offended against children. 
Grace calls for policy change and accountability for the big tech giants who continue to allow online access to child sexual abuse material on their sites, and for intensive education so grooming is implicitly understood by children, parents and bystanders - which means all of us. 
Like every human on earth, Grace is a work in progress, and is still coming to terms with her experiences of instability, uncertainty and trauma. But she is powerfully reclaiming her narrative by ceding control as an adult in charge of the story of her life. And in Grace’s words: “Peace is not freedom from pain; it is the acceptance of it.”  <a href="https://www.catbohannon.com/home/eve"></a>
WARNING: This episode is about child sexual abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. Please use discretion when considering listening to this episode, and if you do need support please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or 1800 RESPECT.<a href="https://www.catbohannon.com/home/eve"> </a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.gracetame.com.au/">Grace Tame</a> Book: <a href="https://www.gracetame.com.au/book-tour">The Ninth Life Of A Diamond Miner</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamepunk/">https://www.instagram.com/tamepunk/ </a>Grace Tame Foundation: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracetamefoundation/">https://www.instagram.com/gracetamefoundation/</a>
<a href="https://www.catbohannon.com/home/eve"></a>Hosts: <a href="https://www.madeleinegrummet.com/">Mads Grummet + Sabina Read </a>Producer: Audio Superstar <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmissen/">Daryl Missen</a> Human Cogs is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/human-cogs-podcast/id1525840415"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/human-cogs-podcast#/"> Stitcher</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1okDf71XeRCI5RnfxhC6OD"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjViYWY0NDctYTQ1ZC00YzE2LTg0ODMtYWJlYzAwNmEwYWM0L2FmZTc0NDMzLTA3N2ItNDA4Zi04NTIwLWFiZWMwMDZhYjJlZC9kMTdhNjM0NS0xM2EyLTQ0NjUtYmU4Zi1hYmVjMDA2ZGI1YjkvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAYQrrcFahcKEwiowqf95uvqAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg"> Google Podcasts</a> or via our<a href="https://www.humancogs.com/guests"> website</a> where you can also catch great conversations with previous<a href="https://www.humancogs.com/guests"> guests</a> :)
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Humans Cogs brings you stories that matter, untold truths and conversations about what's really going on in people's lives.

Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, ABC journalist and presenter Madeleine Grummet and psychologist and media contributor Sabina Read, each episode features deep conversations with extraordinary guests who share dark secrets, advice on living and loving well and stories that will challenge what you think you know about yourself, and the world around you.

Human Cogs is a point of universal connection for us all, exploring the things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart.


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Humans Cogs brings you stories that matter, untold truths and conversations about what's really going on in people's lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, ABC journalist and presenter <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinegrummet">Madeleine Grummet </a>and psychologist and media contributor <a href="https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/">Sabina Read</a>, each episode features deep conversations with <a href="https://www.humancogs.com/guests">extraordinary guests</a> who share dark secrets, advice on living and loving well and stories that will challenge what you think you know about yourself, and the world around you. Human Cogs is a point of universal connection for us all, exploring the things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart. 
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. www.humancogs.com

Human Cogs Podcast

Humans Cogs brings you stories that matter, hard-won wisdom and raw conversations about what's really going on in people's lives.

Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, journalist and investor Madeleine Grummet and psychologist and media contributor Sabina Read, each episode features raw conversations with extraordinary guests who lift the lid on their real lives to help you explore what you think you know about yourself, and the changing world around you.

Human Cogs is a point of universal connection for us all, exploring the things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart.

Humans Cogs brings you stories that matter, hard-won wisdom and raw conversations about what's really going on in people's lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, journalist and investor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinegrummet">Madeleine Grummet</a> and psychologist and media contributor <a href="https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/">Sabina Read</a>, each episode features raw conversations with <a href="https://www.humancogs.com/guests">extraordinary guests</a> who lift the lid on their real lives to help you explore what you think you know about yourself, and the changing world around you. Human Cogs is a point of universal connection for us all, exploring the things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart.

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