Meet Azelene

“Azelene is a deeply values-driven professional who consistently goes above and beyond to support individuals from all walks of life. Azelene is extremely passionate about ensuring the next generation of Social Workers are well equipped to uphold and deliver core social work values, and is committed to fostering learning, growth, and high-quality practice.  Her insight into trauma, combined with her lived and professional experience, brings a rare depth to her practice through her keynotes, workshops and clinical supervision. This enables her to engage with sensitivity, authenticity, and a strong understanding of the complexities faced by those she supports.”

“Azelene was raw, engaging and incredibly inspiring. She has a rare ability to speak about difficult experiences in a way that feels safe, relatable and empowering. Our audience laughed, reflected and walked away feeling motivated to make positive changes in their own lives. If you want a speaker who brings energy, authenticity and real-world insight, thank you Azelene your keynote left its mark.” 

“Azelene's lived experience presentation and keynote brings a depth to the conversation about family and domestic violence that no statistics ever could. Her willingness to speak openly and honestly about her journey, is a powerful act of advocacy. I have used Azelene as a keynote speaker at Edith Cowan University multiple times and at other organisations I work for.”

“The presentation was engaging and different from the monotonous vaping/drugs/sexting/law presentations we've had in the past. I really liked how she wasn't afraid to share her own past experiences so we could learn from them. She also didn't just lecture us about why we shouldn't vape; instead, she gave us the facts about vapes that are often hidden from young people. I enjoyed the presentation very much.”

I went along to a Vaping workshop Azelene was presenting on in my local community.  I found the presentation engaging and the content extremely informative coming away empowered to share this message with the children and youth I work with.  Azelene speaks clearly and with confidence as she shares from lived experience.  Highly recommend.

I struggle with self-harm. I don't vape, but I found links between that and self-harm in this presentation. I found reasons to quit self-harm and found ways to manage it. I love how the presenter was open about her own experience, and I am looking into getting professional support after I heard her presentation. She was that good!

The presentation was engaging and different from the monotonous vaping / drugs / sexting / law presentations we've had in the past. I really liked how she wasn't afraid to share her own past experiences so we could learn from them. She also didn't just lecture us about why we shouldn't vape; instead, she gave us the facts about vapes that are often hidden from young people. I enjoyed the presentation very much.

Azelene Williams was one of the best presenters I've ever heard as a presenter in my school.  She was very confident and well-spoken.  Most presentations I attend are usually dull and tiring, but Azelene's presentation informed me and made me want to know more.  Her storytelling was engaging and very powerful.   

“Azelene presented Vaping Clearing The Air to our Year 9 cohort earlier this year. This presentation was highly relevant to students and they were engaged by her personal stories and the real-life consequences that were shared – it certainly left students with something to think about. Thank you, Azelene!”

"Azelene captivated everyone with her lived experience keynote, sharing her personal story in a way that was both moving and enlightening. She engaged with the students brilliantly, staying afterwards to answer questions and share her valuable resources. Her passion and dedication made a lasting impact on everyone in the room. Azelene was well organised with great communication about the planning and preparation leading up to the day, she was flexible with our venue, and we thank her for her knowledge and resources on dealing domestic and family violence and trauma driven addictions. I highly recommend Azelene’s keynote and presentations."

“I recently listened to your keynote and I have also spent some time with your book, and what lingered for me was the way you allow the work to unfold without urgency how the emotional weight seems to accumulate quietly rather than announce itself.  There’s a steadiness to the voice that feels deeply considered, and I found myself returning to certain passages simply to sit with them a little longer.  I’m always grateful when a book invites that kind of attention rather than demand it. I wanted to send a brief note of my appreciation,”

“I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Azelene at the United Nations Association of Australia’s Equality for Safety event. Azelene is a powerful and authentic speaker who connects with her audience from the moment she steps onto the stage. She shares her story with honesty, warmth and humour while delivering practical messages that stay with you long after the event. Her presentation was moving, inspiring and genuinely unforgettable. I would highly recommend Azelene to any organisation looking for a speaker who can create meaningful and lasting impact.”