Amanda Merrett, Project Manager Channels of Hope for Gender, World Vision

Amanda Merrett is the Project Manager for Channels of Hope for Gender, a primary prevention project that takes place in the remote Aboriginal Community of Lajamanu. She works alongside Warlpiri men and women and embraces a two-way-learning approach in her work. She is a gender specialist by training, and has worked in the crossroads of faith, gender equality, and family violence prevention for 10 years. Amanda is passionate about preventing family violence and believes the church can be a positive influence in addressing attitudes and norms that perpetuate violence against women.

World Vision Australia is deeply committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Since 1974, we have been adapting our successful community-led development approach in partnership with First Nations organisations and communities. We are committed to positive outcomes for children, young people and families, so that First Nations children across Australia can thrive and live life in all its fullness.