Lauren French (She/Her) is a proud Karajarri women who believes that every young person deserves a life filed with respectful relationships and equitable experiences. Lauren is a Sexologist and Head of Education with Body Safety Australia, a not-for-profit organisation specialising in child sexual abuse prevention, LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusivity, consent, and respectful relationships education. Since 2017 Lauren has facilitated hundreds of workshops across early childhood, primary and secondary schools spaces with children, educators and families.

 

Along with her bachelors in Psychology, Lauren holds a Master's of Sexology and has previously worked clinically as a Sexologist with the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine. Lauren is also a member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association.

 

Lauren has presented on her work and experience at multiple conferences, including the 2022 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference, the 2023 National Child Protection Conference and the 2023 No to Violence Conference. She's also the proud recipient of the 2023 Indigenous Achievement award in the 7News Young Achiever Awards (Victoria), was named one of Out for Australia's 2023 30 under 30 winners, and has received a 2023 Churchill Fellowship.