Dr Brian Sullivan is Head of Course/Senior Lecturer at CQU’s Domestic and Family Violence Practice Program. He has many years of experience working as both a counsellor, researcher and programme developer with individuals and communities affected by domestic and family violence both in Australia and the US. He is Board Member of the Red Rose Foundation. Brian began his career as a counsellor as a Guidance Officer in regional Queensland and has served as a member of the QGCA Executive and former APACS President.