Laura Tarzia

University of Melbourne, Australia

Laura is a Professor in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne. She co-leads the Sexual and Family Violence (SAFE) program and leads a stream of research focused on sexual and reproductive violence. Her work aims to understand the context and dynamics of women’s lived experiences, and to use these insights to enhance early engagement and response across health settings and the community. She is Director of the RESTORE Centre of Research Excellence which aims to transform the health system to enhance healing and recovery after sexual violence.