For more than a decade, journalist and activist Sherele Moody has been documenting the stories too often reduced to statistics - every known Australian woman and child killed by violence.

Through Australian Femicide Watch and the Red Heart Movement, her work has become a powerful, living record - one that ensures these lives are seen, named and never forgotten. But this isn’t just advocacy for Sherele, it’s very personal.

In this deeply confronting and essential conversation, Sherele joins You’re Gonna Want To Hear This to share the story that changed her life - the moment she discovered her stepfather was responsible for the murder of two young girls. A revelation that would go on to shape her life’s work.

From a childhood marked by abuse and instability, to building one of the most significant databases of violence against women in Australia, Sherele speaks with unflinching honesty about trauma, survival, and the cost of speaking out.

She also unpacks the systemic failures that continue to put women at risk - and why the question isn’t why women stay, but why it remains so difficult to leave.

This episode covers:
The personal story behind Sherele’s activism
The reality of femicide in Australia - and what the numbers miss
Why domestic violence systems are failing women
The emotional toll of documenting over 3,000 deaths
How community, connection and action can drive change

If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available.

In Australia, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (13 11 14).

To find out more about Sherele's work, go to australianfemicidewatch.org

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For more than a decade, journalist and activist Sherele Moody has been documenting the stories too often reduced to statistics - every known Australian woman and child killed by violence.
Through Australian Femicide Watch and the Red Heart Movement, her work has become a powerful, living record - one that ensures these lives are seen, named and never forgotten. But this isn&rsquo;t just advocacy for Sherele, it&rsquo;s very personal.
In this deeply confronting and essential conversation, Sherele joins You&rsquo;re Gonna Want To Hear This to share the story that changed her life - the moment she discovered her stepfather was responsible for the murder of two young girls. A revelation that would go on to shape her life&rsquo;s work.
From a childhood marked by abuse and instability, to building one of the most significant databases of violence against women in Australia, Sherele speaks with unflinching honesty about trauma, survival, and the cost of speaking out.
She also unpacks the systemic failures that continue to put women at risk - and why the question isn&rsquo;t why women stay, but why it remains so difficult to leave.
This episode covers:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The personal story behind Sherele&rsquo;s activism</li>
<li aria-level="1">The reality of femicide in Australia - and what the numbers miss</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why domestic violence systems are failing women</li>
<li aria-level="1">The emotional toll of documenting over 3,000 deaths</li>
<li aria-level="1">How community, connection and action can drive change</li>
</ul>
If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available.
In Australia, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (13 11 14).
To find out more about Sherele's work, go to <a href="https://australianfemicidewatch.org/">australianfemicidewatch.org</a>
🎧 Listen now to You&rsquo;re Gonna Want To Hear This 🎧
👀 Watch You&rsquo;re Gonna Want to Hear This on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@marieclaireau">YouTube</a> 📺

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You’re Gonna Want To Hear This

Journalist and activist Sherele Moody joins You’re Gonna Want To Hear This to share the deeply personal story that shaped her life’s work: the day she learned her stepfather was responsible for the murder of two young girls. In this confronting and powerful conversation, Sherele speaks about trauma, survival, family violence, coercive control, and why Australia continues to fail women and children at risk.

The Day I Learned My Stepdad Was A Child Killer - Sherele Moody

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