Katherine Berney is a nationally recognised NFP leader driving policy, prevention, and systems reform in gender-based violence. She has experience in providing strategic federal policy advice that strengthens national responses to domestic, family, and sexual violence, and elevates the role of civil society in shaping long-term change. A widely published commentator on sector reform, funding dynamics, and public discourse, Katherine champions evidence, accountability, and collaboration across government, community, and industry. Awarded the Women’s Agenda Emerging NFP Leader (2023), she brings deep policy expertise and strategic leadership to advance safety, equality, and justice for women, children, and non-binary people across Australia.