In Part 2 of this powerful Say Again episode, Marluce Silva Peters shares deeply personal insights from decades of work supporting women and children in Canberra—and she also reveals that she’s preparing for her retirement after a remarkable career of service.🎯 In this episode: 📈 The growing demand for support services in the ACT🧒 A touching story of how a child’s life was changed through care and safety💡 The barriers that stop women from reaching out for help🔍 What needs to shift at the systemic level—from policy to community awareness🎓 Her reflections on receiving the Churchill Fellowship🌱 What’s next for Doris Women’s Refuge, and how you can be part of it🌅 Marluce’s plans for retirement—and the legacy she hopes to leave behindThis conversation is honest, grounded, and full of heart. A tribute to a career that’s shaped countless lives—and a call to keep the momentum going.👇 Don’t miss this moving and hopeful farewell from one of Canberra’s most respected community leaders.#WomensSafety #RetirementAnnouncement #TheCulturalBrokers #SayAgainPodcast #DorisWomensRefuge #MarluceSilvaPeters #Canberra #Australia #Canberrans

In this powerful episode, we meet Marluce Silva Peters, a standout leader in Canberra’s community sector and the Coordinator of Doris Women’s Refuge.Since arriving in Australia from Brazil in 2003, Marluce has dedicated her life to creating safer pathways for women and children experiencing extreme challenges. In Part 1 of our conversation, she shares:💬 A story that stays with her from years of frontline work🏠 What Doris Women’s Refuge actually does—and why it’s so needed in Canberra🛠️ How holistic, client-empowering support transforms lives🧭 Her personal journey from Brazil to the ACT and what fuels her commitmentIf you’ve ever wondered what true community leadership looks like—this episode is for you.👇 Watch now and hear from someone who’s helping to build real hope.#WomensSafety #CanberraCommunity #TheCulturalBrokers #SayAgainPodcast #MarluceSilvaPeters #Canberra #ACT