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Media and appearance requests

Media enquiries

Media contact: Margaret Ambrose margareta@refugevictoria.org.au

Janet Jukes OAM, Refuge Victoria CEO, is available for interview and to respond to media requests.

Janet can provide quotes and comments for feature articles and news items (print, online, television, radio) on family violence and refuge, including:

  • Family violence in Australia
  • Obstacles and challenges of women escaping family violence
  • Experiences of women and children in refuge
  • The family violence sector

Janet is an experienced media commentator and can provide comment for media requests with quick turnarounds.


Refuge Victoria guest speakers

Media contact: Margaret Ambrose margareta@refugevictoria.org.au

Janet Jukes OAM, Refuge Victoria CEO, is available to speak at your next event or meeting, school incursion, or community event.

Janet is a passionate and engaging public speaker and welcomes invitations to speak at schools, community group meetings, and corporate events.

Janet is a well-known advocate for the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community and is able to draw on her decades of experience and expertise to provide engaging and informative insights.

Janet can tailor addresses to particular audiences and areas of interest, including:

  • Family violence in Australia
  • Obstacles and challenges for women escaping family violence
  • Experiences of women and children in refuge
  • What communities and organisations can do to support women and children in refuge