Voice of Change is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to ending domestic and family violence using arts to break down the barriers to empower storytelling, community education and collective action.
Founded by Shaynna Blaze and backed by a team of changemakers, Voice of Change was born from a belief that stories can change attitudes, behaviours, and cultures — to drive national impact.
Through powerful storytelling, evidence-based education, and practical action, our work sparks conversation, challenges harmful norms, and provides practical tools to build knowledge, skills and confidence for change.
We’re leading a unified, urgent movement to help create safer homes, workplaces, and communities.
At Voice of Change, we believe that stories ignite change.
Our Mission
To end domestic and family violence in Australia within a generation.
Our Vision
To be the national voice that unites communities, workplaces, and individuals in preventing domestic and family violence through storytelling, education and advocacy, to drive action.
Our Impact in Motion
At Voice of Change we believe that by telling stories of domestic and family violence through mediums including film, music, exhibitions, live theatre, fine arts and role play – we cannot just amplify the voices of survivors but champion them with meaningful education and action on what leads to family and domestic violence to ultimately bring prevention and change.
From The Fort to I Stand Up, from national media to community workshops — our campaigns, resources, and partnerships are uniting Australia around a shared mission: to end family violence for good.
Whether you're a workplace leader, creative professional, policymaker or advocate — you have a role to play.
Together, we are the Voice of Change.
Our Approach
At Voice of Change we believe that by telling stories of family violence – through mediums including film, music, exhibitions, live theatre, fine arts and role play – we can amplify the voices of survivors and families of victims, champion meaningful education about, and action against, family violence, and ultimately bring about prevention and change.
Family violence is often hidden behind closed doors, so the physical and mental scars aren’t always acknowledged in the moment, or long-term.
It Doesn’t Always Look Like Violence
Abuse doesn’t discriminate — it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, culture, or background.
It doesn’t always look the same. Some forms of family violence are visible, while others are harder to detect — but all are deeply harmful.
Physical, emotional or
verbal abuse
The use of force, intimidation, or words to cause harm, fear, or loss of self-worth.
Ghosting
Abruptly cutting off all communication to avoid accountability or inflict emotional harm.
Withholding intimacy or communication
Deliberately denying affection or dialogue to punish, isolate, or control someone.
Sexual violence
Any sexual act or behaviour carried out without consent, including coercion or assault.
Neglect
Failing to provide care, attention, or basic needs, resulting in harm or distress.
Coercive, strategic or financial control
Manipulating someone’s choices, freedom or resources to assert power and dominance.