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Dr Ann O'Neill AO

Survived the unsurvivable, and inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame 2018

Dr Ann O’Neill AO is considered an inspiration by many. Her story of triumph over severe hardship and her commitment to improving the lives of others by sharing her wisdom, be it attained via academic, practice or personal means, is matched by few.

Ann delivers funny, engaging and well-structured engaging presentations that will not only inspire but educate people, equipping them with knowledge, tools and strategies to overcome and thrive personally and professionally.

Ann fills a variety of positions, government, non-government and commercial which see her active in advisory, teaching, research, supervisory, and clinical roles.

Ann has an innate ability to engage with any audience in various formats and her intelligent presentations are a potent mix of humour, experience, frankness and meaningful information.

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Key Points for Dr Ann O'Neill AO

Dr. Ann O’Neill AO has transformed profound personal tragedy into a lifelong mission of advocacy, education, and empowerment. Her expertise blends academic research, professional practice, and lived experience, making her one of the most compelling voices on overcoming adversity and driving meaningful change.
Ann’s presentations are a powerful combination of intelligence, humour, and raw authenticity. Whether addressing corporate leaders, policymakers, or the wider community, she delivers structured, insightful, and deeply engaging talks that inspire action and personal transformation.
As a respected advisor, researcher, and clinician, Ann influences policies and practices that support victims of trauma and domestic violence. Her contributions have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards, including induction into the Women’s Hall of Fame and an Officer of the Order of Australia.
Ann’s expertise and lived experience have been featured on Australian Story and in her TEDx talk, Turning Surviving into Thriving Through HOPE. Her ability to translate complex issues into relatable and empowering narratives makes her a sought-after expert in her field.

Topics for Dr Ann O'Neill AO

Leadership
Motivation and inspiration
Women’s health and well-being
Dealing with change
OHS – harassment and victimisation in the workplace
Mental health and well-being
Trauma awareness and recovery (theories and applied approaches)
Family and domestic violence theories, dynamics and models of understanding
Familicide – introduction and risk assessments
DAS - Risk assessment relating to family and domestic violence lethality, family liaison officer roles and applied learning on how to engage people

Testimonials for Dr Ann O'Neill AO

Excellent speaking, topic and content were well suited to audience and delivery was personable and honest.
Sascha Stone, City of Swan

I am writing to personally thank you for speaking at our recent forum for journalists and student journalists…. Evaluations tell us journalists found the event both interesting and informative, with many now realising their words can directly affect people experiencing violence.
Mark Glasson, Dept for Community Development

I was extremely impressed with Ms O’Neill’s skills as a trainer and her ability to get people to engage with and deeply reflect on the topic. … The formal feedback process saw staff give the sessions some of the highest feedback ever recorded for an internal training session. Further, I received numerous unsolicited informal comments from staff about how the training had affected them and challenged in a positive way their views and how they work. As a result of the training, I saw some tangible changes in staff attitudes and practices.
Michael Hovane, FDVU Legal Aid WA

I just wanted to say how brilliant it was seeing you. Your presentation was electrifying, the feedback from the students was very positive and many made specific mention of your presentation in the written feedback. The course went very well...and your contribution played a huge part in making it successful.
Hope to see you before too long. Good luck with all the fantastic work you do of victims.
Dr Harry Blagg, Honorary Research Fellow, Crime Research Centre, University of Western Australia

I am always impressed by the courage and bravery you [Ann] demonstrate – both in getting on with your life – given the tragedy you have suffered – and also in the positive way you are assisting individual victims and also organisations.
Francis Flaxington, Head of Home Office Victims Unit, UK.

Our sincere thanks for giving such an inspirational and moving speech at the recent launch. It made the event really meaningful for everyone.
Hillary Lambert, Ministry of Justice WA