Conversations that matter. Leadership for Change. Spaces for Healing.
Explore upcoming events, live trainings, panel conversations, and speaking appearances featuring Susan Dunlop, founder of Blue Borage. Join us for courageous conversations, trauma-informed leadership sessions, and advocacy-driven events designed to inspire healing, prevention, and systems change.
Upcoming Events
International Childhood Trauma Conference 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia | August 18–22, 2025
What: Digital Poster Presentation:
From Silence to Empowerment: Preventing Harm and Empowering Survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse
Drawing from lived experience and five years of research, this presentation shares practical strategies to break cycles of dysfunction and empower survivors and their families, highlighting the role of conscious communication and trauma-informed leadership.
Blue Borage Conversation Café | Monthly Panel Series
Where: Virtual on Zoom | Twice a Month: Starts Wednesday, July 9th, at 8 AM and Monday, July 21st, at 5.30 PM (Timezone: Brisbane AEST)
What: Monthly curated panel conversations featuring survivors, advocates, and professionals discussing sibling sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and systemic change.
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Power of No | Small Group Training
Where: Virtual | Dates as agreed | What: Live training on building boundaries, self-advocacy, and empowered decision-making for survivors, leaders, and change-makers.
Past Events & Appearances
Daniel Morcombe Foundation Webinar | Bright Futures Series 2025
Where: Virtual | April 2025
What: Webinar Presentation
From Heartbreaking Reality to Realistic Hope: Lived Experience as a Compass for Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)
This was a Pecha Kucha-style presentation that highlights how lived experience can inform prevention efforts, foster safer communities, and reshape how we respond to childhood harm.
View and join the Bright Futures Community of Practice website.
Podcast Shows
In Conversation with Kristi McVee – to be released in July 2025. We will share the link once it is published.
Work With Susan
Interested in inviting Susan to speak at your next conference, panel, webinar, or leadership event?