Speaking Engagements

Real stories. Lived experience. Conversations that change the room.

If you’re looking for a speaker who can connect deeply with your audience, hold complexity with care, and leave people thinking long after the event, you’re in the right place.

Liana Papoutsis is a trusted voice in gender equality, psychosocial safety, and family violence reform. She brings personal story, academic insight, and powerful presence to every talk, speaking with warmth, clarity, and conviction.

No fluff. No fear. Just real, honest conversations that challenge, inspire, and educate.

Why Liana?

Liana is not just a speaker, she’s a survivor, academic, and nationally recognised advocate who has lived and worked in the systems she now trains and challenges.

She has spoken on:

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National and international stages from the UN to Women Deliver

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Panels, conferences, forums, leadership retreats, and media interviews

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Police, government, health, legal, education and community sector events

She has a gift for engaging both professional and public audiences with messages that are relatable, grounded, and unforgettable.

Core Speaking Themes

Talks are tailored to your audience and event focus. Topics include…

Overcoming Adversity & Rebuilding After Trauma

Resilience in the Darkness: Navigating Systems & Survival

Family Violence, Lived Experience & Legal Systems

How to Support Disclosure Safely in Workplaces

Gender Equality & Systemic Change

What Lived Experience Can Teach Us About Policy & Practice

Creating Trauma-Aware, Inclusive Organisations

Liana can deliver both keynote presentations and panel discussions, and facilitate open Q&A sessions where appropriate.

WHAT THEY SAY

“Thank you, Liana, for sharing your story with us… Your courage and determination to make a difference is inspiring.”

— Varvara Ioannou, Founder, FFTN (Greece)

“Liana is a passionate and compelling speaker, who addresses the critical issues of family violence and gender equality succinctly and clearly. Her ability to connect with and inspire others makes her a remarkable leader and a true champion for change.”

— Rita Nasr, Former Senior Advisor to the Minister for Women

“Amazing speaker, incredible woman, inspiring influencer.”

— Tori Cooke, Pandora Enterprise Projects

Speaking Formats

Liana is available for:

Conferences and summits

School and university events

Government and sector panels

Media interviews and podcasts

Staff development days and leadership retreats

Workplace webinars or town halls

Sessions can be delivered virtually or in-person (Melbourne-based, willing to travel).

Previous Engagements

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Women Deliver, Rwanda – 6,000+ delegates

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UN & International Advocacy Forums

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Victoria Police Training (15,000+ officers)

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City of Greater Dandenong, Women’s Health Victoria, SBS, ABC

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Global Women & Hellenism Conference (Greece)

Ready to make an impact?

Whether your audience needs inspiration, clarity, or a deeper understanding of family violence, lived experience, or systemic change, Liana will meet the moment with purpose and presence.

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