johncardamone.com.au

John Cardamone, is the 2025 YTVC Victim Advocate. He is a speaker, educator and child sexual abuse survivor.

My two year ordeal 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 prevention and antidote to our rising mental health problems, as well as many of the flow-on effects that occur from disconnection.
It is now my mission to share my message about the importance of connection and creating a sense of belonging for mental health and happiness.