Off the Cuff with Kel - Conversations from the Frontline

A proud Waka Waka man with a deep-rooted connection to culture and country, Steve Ball is a coach, lived experience expert, and Case Manager for Bravehearts, one of Australia’s leading child sexual assault services. Steve dedicates his life to supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse, guiding them through the complex journey of healing and recovery. His work is especially crucial for survi...

We confront a disturbing reality: the exploitation of children on Social Media. Collective Shout has tirelessly exposed how predators are drawn to underage accounts, and alarmingly, social media platforms recommend these accounts to others.  More troubling, some parents are complicit, pushing their children into the limelight as kidfluencers, unwittingly or deliberately exposing them to these dang...

In this episode of Off the Cuff Kel speaks to campaigner, freelance writer and author of 'Sex Dolls, Robots and Woman Hating', Caitlin Roper, about child sex abuse dolls. What are they? What is the legislation? Can they prevent real life abuse? Or do they normalise and encourage it?

AI weaponization, sextortion, and the exploitation of young people are on the rise, creating a digital nightmare for vulnerable youth. 

Did you know the average age of first exposure to pornography is 11 years? We are at a critical juncture in our nation's history as the pervasive influence of pornography distorts views on consent, sexual behaviour, healthy relationships, and aggression. This episode brings an urgent & compelling discussion with leading experts. Melinda Tankard Reist, acclaimed author, journalist, and co-found...

Want to uncover some profound truths?  Dr. Michael Salter is a leading expert in child sexual exploitation, a criminology professor at UNSW, and the author of pivotal works like "Organised Sexual Abuse." With over fifty academic papers, his research spans mental health, law enforcement, and internet safety. Chair of the Grace Tame Foundation and former president of the International Society for th...

Why is the telling so hard? The disclosure dilemma warrants brave discussion. Your host, Kelly Humphries knows only too well. Kel is joined by a panel of experts determined to change how we support and respond to survivors. Professor Lynne McPherson, Lead Chief Investigator for critical research funded by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Her work focuses on ethically empowerin...

In a world often obscured by stats and distant headlines, is a raw, unfiltered narrative—the voice of lived experience. This is the heart behind groundbreaking research on the Survivor's Perspective on institutions and their use of abuse material in the fight against online sexual abuse. Joined by (2021) Australian of the Year and advocate Grace Tame, a resounding voice for survivors, Assoc/Prof C...

This guest gives a whole new perspective on ‘time is love,’ through the lens of a survivor and passionate educator and advocate.  John Cardamone is stepping up, and he is on a mission to inspire courage, compassion and understanding for adult survivors, and advocating in early intervention and prevention for child sexual abuse  Dedicating the last 10 years educating children, families and organisa...

This guest packs a punch and in this episode, you will find yourself punching on with Boxer, Survivor, Podcaster, and amazing all-round human, Tiffanee Cook, and your host, Kelly Humphries.  In an epic bout, “Against the Ropes,” Tiff has punched well above her weight to challenge the world and punch life fair in the face. ‘The Boxer,’ by Mark Seymour, a new release song inspired by the resilience,...

This panel of expert coaches, leaders and lived experience legends will give you a myriad of cycle-breaking strategies to Reclaim your power and safeguard your holidays.  Holidays are often a tough time for those who are victims and survivors of abuse and trauma, and often leave families re-triggered, re-traumatised and feeling unsafe and unseen.  Join Neil Milton- Survivor and GM of ChildSafe Aus...

Do you think pedophiles should be allowed to use their ‘good character’ to obtain a more lenient sentence? It is that same ‘good character’ which often enables perpetrators to continue to commit their crimes in secret.  Special guest, Jarad Grice co-founder of the ‘Your Reference Ain’t Relevant Campaign’ wants system reform, securing justice for survivors across Australia. Jarad is a beacon of hop...

Kristi McVee is a former Detective who has worked with children who have been victims of horrific crimes. She is an Author who has written about her experiences in her book Operation KidSafe- and advocates for children and families through her education and prevention work.  Grooming, one of the most deceptive tactics an abuser can use will show signs long before offending starts. Kel Humphries, y...

Hear world-leading child protection expert, former Detective Inspector Jon Rouse, unveil the uncomfortable truth around CSA and exploitation in this award-winning live-stream podcast. Unveiling the uncomfortable truth from his time leading #TaskforceArgos and as a world-leading Victim ID expert, Jon will lift the lid on how the worst perpetrators live among us, target their victims, and carry-out...

What else could be true? A mind in crisis doesn’t always see past the limitations and into the power of possibilities.  In this episode of “Off the Cuff with Kel,” Caroline Brunne - author, speaker, survivor, model, artist, and a mum is proving there is so much more. With her incredible story of courage through survival she will be sure to inspire you.  Join your host Kelly Humphries, author, spea...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 16 years in law enforcement goes live with Lizzie Oz, Survivor, Life Mentor, and Emergency Nurse on “The Trauma of Labels.”  We have all had to learn and unlearn in the journey towards healing. Some of that healing is coming to terms with how we coped and made sense of our story. Lizzie an avid surfer, hobby photographer an...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 16 years in law enforcement goes live with the Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and Community Safety Lab (AiLECS) a partnership between the Australian Federal Police and Monash University. An estimated 85 million images depicting the abuse of children (the fastest-growing crime trend in the world) were detected b...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Rene Michele, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author and Consultant.  René is a survivor who works with our most vulnerable communities. She is the author of ‘Battlescars are Beautiful.’ Kel and René will delve into the ‘Systems of Silence’ through their lived experiences and div...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Jeanie Dean, Survivor, CEO, Specialist in Safety, Abuse Risk, and Compliance.  Jeanie Dean has turned her story of survival into making the world a safer place for those who are vulnerable. Jeanie struggled through addiction and navigated a rough road to recovery before finding her...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Pippa Milthorpe 18, and Rose Milthorpe 14 - Survivors, Advocates, Campaigners, and Change-makers to tell their story- their way.  The girls will chat with Kel about the journey of speaking up and the courage it has taken to have their voices heard, continuously. With the help of aw...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Pippa 18, Rose 14 - Survivors, Advocates, Campaigners, Change-makers with their amazing parents Michelle and Brent Milthorpe sharing their amazing journey to find justice.    Courageous Family- Courageous Legacy. With the help of award-winning journalist Nina Funnell, Pippa and Ros...

Kelly Humphries – Author, speaker, survivor, coach, and advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Jessica Jasmine. Australian Singer, Songwriter and Child Exploitation Advocate.  Having released her latest song ‘Rolling Back the Curtains’, Jess’s heart to stop child exploitation and raise awareness is clear. Her song, powerful, chilling and transformational.  Join us for a pass...

Kelly Humphries – Author, Speaker, Survivor, Coach, and Advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Kevin J Laws- Author, Retired Special Agent, Expert Witness, Speaker, and Child Exploitation Expert.  Kevin spent over 20 years investigating the exploitation of children with 11 years as an undercover agent and arresting some of the worst offenders imaginable. Kevin has led the wa...

Kelly Humphries – Author, speaker, survivor, coach, and advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with Neil Milton, General Manager of Child Safe Australia.  Neil is passionate about embedding change through various social enterprise projects which save lives.  Founder of Positive T-Shirts, helping change the status quo for youth suicide, Founder of the table talk project encouragin...

Kelly Humphries – Author, speaker, survivor, coach, and advocate with over 15 years in law enforcement goes live with CEO of Bravehearts Alison Geale in The Courageous Leader. Alison has been on a difficult journey and sat in executive roles in some of the toughest industries for women in Australia. Her journey is a testament to the courage of women in leadership who forge their way through their...