CONOR Pall is a 20-year-old family violence survivor, advocate and author.

He is a young man determined to use his lived experience as a male survivor to drive change that matters.

Conor was a guest speaker at this week's launch of the Upper Murray Family Care’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028.

As deputy chair of the Victorian Victim Survivor’s Advisory Council, Conor is using his experience to influence change to ensure that children and young people are seen as victim survivors in their own right.

“The Upper Murray Family Care’s strategic plan has a strong focus on supporting some of the community’s most vulnerable children and young people,” he said.

“We know that far too many children and young people are living unsafely in their homes.

"I was one of those young people.

“We all have a responsibility to call out violent behaviour and ensure that all children and young people are loved, supported and cared for.”

Felicity Williams, CEO of UMFC said Helen Haines, federal MP for Indi, officially launched the plan and UMFC's vision for the local communities.

"We have a clear vision, that by 2028, guided by our strategic priorities and remaining accountable to our local communities, we will endeavour to support local communities within which every child and young person is cared for,” Ms Williams said.

UMFC also welcomed Professor Daryl Higgins, as a keynote speaker.

Professor Higgins is the director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies with Australian Catholic University and discussed the ground-breaking research he helped lead - The Australian Maltreatment Study.

The study was released in 2023 and has identified the extent of child maltreatment across our population and its compelling implications for our service and health systems.

UMFC is a trusted, authentically place-based community service organisation, reaching across North East Victoria and Southern NSW.

It offers a diverse range of services and programs that are designed to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change for children, young people, families, and individuals.