A 3-part Disclosure Response Training Program
designed to empower individuals, teams, and
organisations in how to prepare, notice, and
respond to a disclosure.
designed to empower individuals, teams, and
organisations in how to prepare, notice, and
respond to a disclosure.
BePrepared
For families, carers, and organisations to
teach children about Body Safety
teach children about Body Safety
Reviewed by Daryl Higgins
Director of Institute of Child Protection Studies,
at Australian Catholic University
at Australian Catholic University
NEW Body Safe Cards
A 3-part Disclosure Response Training Program
designed to empower individuals, teams, and
organisations in how to prepare, notice, and
respond to a disclosure.
designed to empower individuals, teams, and
organisations in how to prepare, notice, and
respond to a disclosure.
BePrepared
For families, carers, and organisations to teach children
about Body Safety
about Body Safety
Reviewed by Daryl Higgins
Director of Institute of Child Protection Studies,
at Australian Catholic University
at Australian Catholic University
NEW Body Safe Cards
Connect. Prevent. Protect.
“Trauma-informed is a cultural shift that we are all responsible for.”
As a survivor of child sexual abuse, I know first hand the lifelong impact trauma can have and what’s possible when children and adults are truly seen, heard and protected. My work is driven by a deep commitment to creating safer spaces through connection, prevention and protection. With my lived experience, I have developed unique resources, training and frameworks with a trauma informed lens and evidence based approach.
Hi, I’m John.
I’m a Disclosure Response Specialist, Body Safety Educator, and Speaker with lived experience.
My two year experience of childhood sexual abuse at the age of six, and 30+ years on my healing journey have allowed me to navigate trauma and now formulate what helped create the foundation of my healing journey – connection and a sense of belonging.
Through my experience, I learned that no matter our past experiences (or present challenges), nurturing connection and a sense of belonging is the catalyst for not allowing our past to dictate our future.
My mission is to share the importance of connection, prevention, and protection – creating environments where children and adults feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
How can I help?
Keynote Speaking
John is regularly invited to national events. His lived experience and expert frameworks resonate deeply. Featured engagements include: Bravehearts Gala, Kids First, Project Paradigm and National Action Against Sexual Abuse.
Programs & Workshops
BePrepared, Johns signature disclosure response program can be delivered individually as
a 2 hour workshop or together as a 1 day workshop online or in person.
To find out more please visit BePrepared for details or contact John to explore how he can tailor the right approach for your team or organisation
Consulting & Advisory
If you need support to understand or implement any of the connection tools, processes, or the BePrepared Frameworks, (including BeAware, BeSlower and BeCalmer) I’m here to help. Please contact me to explore how we can tailor the right approach for your team or organisation.
Free Resources
Whether you’re an individual, family, educator, or organisation, John has developed a collection of free, easy-to-use resources designed to foster connection, safety, and a sense of belonging. Please feel free to explore them here.
What the experts say!
Prof Daryl Higgins
Director of Institute of
Child Protection Studies,
Australian Catholic University Melbourne, Australia
The BePrepared suite—comprising the BeAware, BeSlower, and BeCalmer frameworks—offers a powerful, trauma-informed foundation for supporting professionals with the skills to respond to disclosures of harm with confidence and care.
For organisations committed to safeguarding and wellbeing, this suite of frameworks provides a vital, research-aligned resource that can be used to enhance capability and foster a culture of safety and support.
Lisa Leening
Power to Kids in Schools, National Practice Specialist
The MacKillop Institute
I’ve had the privilege of hearing John Cardamone speak on a number of occasions, and each time I’ve come away feeling moved, informed, and deeply grounded in purpose. John has an extraordinary ability to speak about child sexual abuse, one of the most complex and painful topics; with honesty, care, and even moments of lightness. His approach makes the difficult more bearable, and in doing so, opens up space for genuine learning and connection.
Kelly Humphries
Child Protection Expert, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host
www.kellyhumphries.com
John is one of the most honest, humble and authentic humans you will ever meet. His passion, dedication and commitment to making an impact is inspiring!
John’s lived experience, expertise in education, and his passion for children and families set John apart with an insight which is truly empowering and transformative. I would highly recommend John for any speaking engagement.