DjirraVIC
Kathryn Robb is an experienced professional in program development and evaluation, currently serving as Program Development & Effectiveness Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager at DjirraVIC since October 2018. Prior roles include Design, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor at Oxfam Australia and Regional Program Quality Coordinator for the Pacific Region at Oxfam. Kathryn has a strong background in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program teams, providing technical advisory support and capacity building. Other positions held include Performance Analysis Coordinator at Oxfam Australia and Latin America Country Program Manager at World Vision Australia, focusing on development effectiveness in various regions. Kathryn holds a Master's Degree in Program Evaluation from the University of Melbourne and a Master's in International Development from RMIT University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Spanish from The University of Queensland.
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DjirraVIC
Established in 2002, Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. Djirra specialises in family violence, providing culturally safe and holistic assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, predominantly women, who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and/or sexual assault. Djirra is the Woiwurrung word for the reed used by Wurundjeri women for basket weaving. Traditionally, when women gathered to weave, important talks took place and problems were solved. Djirra symbolises Aboriginal women today, coming together to share stories, support each other and find solutions. Djirra provides a range of services and programs, including legal assistance for intervention orders, child protection, family law and victims of crime matters. Our Community Engagement team delivers wrap-around support, as well as outreach to women in prison, and early intervention and prevention programs. The policy and advocacy team work to identify systemic issues in need of reform and advocate for change to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s access to safety, justice and equality. As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, Djirra is directed by an Aboriginal Board and has policies in place to ensure we provide culturally safe services in direct response to community needs.