Meet Our Speaker
The National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 brings together leaders who are driving change in how Australia responds to child and family safety.
We are delighted to welcome Karen Bevan, Chief Executive Officer of Full Stop Australia, to this year’s summit.
About the Speaker
Karen Bevan leads Full Stop Australia, a national organisation focused on supporting people affected by sexual, domestic, and family violence.
Her work reflects a strong commitment to improving frontline responses, strengthening support systems, and ensuring that services are accessible, responsive, and grounded in the needs of those they serve.
Her leadership offers valuable insight into how organisations can deliver meaningful support while contributing to broader system reform.
Why This Matters
Responding to family violence requires coordinated, informed, and compassionate approaches across systems.
Leadership in this space is essential to:
- Strengthen support services for individuals and families
- Improve early intervention and crisis response
- Ensure systems are trauma informed and accessible
- Drive long term change in how services are delivered
Hearing from leaders working directly within frontline services provides a deeper understanding of what effective support looks like in practice.
Event Context
The National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 is a national forum focused on improving how systems respond to child safety and family wellbeing.
It brings together policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and drive long term change.