For the past 10 years Kate Seselja has passionately contributed in the areas of advocacy for gambling reform and also in various roles in the mental health and recovery space.

Kate uses her 12 years of experiencing gambling harm, to now create positive change on every level, from influencing policies to changing vernacular. Her authenticity and vulnerability create a pathway for
others to learn & connect to safety, by breaking down stigma & shame. The passionate mum of six has turned her adversity into a mission to coach, educate and inspire others through founding The Hope Project (a social enterprise) in 2015.

Kate is a Recovery Coach and worked for Los Angeles-based IGNTD
Recovery for five years. She completed Mental health education training through MIEACT and contributed to programs for this mental health organisation.

 

Kate is Co-Chair of Canberra  Gambling Reform Alliance (CGRA) and has been appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Committee to implement new gambling reforms in the ACT. She also serves on the
Gaming & Racing Commission -Community Advisory Committee.

Kate is a TEDx speaker and gave a keynote address at the Rethink Addiction Conference 2022. She has won a number of awards including being a Lifeline ‘Women of Spirit’ finalist 2023.

 

Kate has been featured in a number of publications including Marie Claire, on podcasts and television programs such as The Today Show, ABC’s ‘You Can’t Ask That’, SBS ‘Insight’, The Project, QandA and CNN’s ‘Vital Signs’.