Advocate. Runner. Speaker. CSA Survivor.
My name is Stew
In 1985, I was sexually abused by a man in my neighbourhood. A primary school teacher and swim coach. In those moments, my voice was stolen, an object for personal gratification to be exploited. My sense of identity and self-worth were infiltrated and demeaned. I was ten years old, a little boy.
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Today, I have a voice, I am not a victim.
I have a deep care for community, social justice, sustainability and contemporary legislative reform. I am motivated by communities that are safer, equitable access to education, healthcare and opportunities to prosper.
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In October 2023, I sat in a Melbourne courtroom devastated and nearly broken. Instead of sitting with the bitter disappointment, I've chosen to campaign for stronger sentencing of convicted csa offenders. I want to give hope to others struggling with the decision to report that justice is attainable, irrespective of when the offending occurred. ​​
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