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Stalking Symposium 2025
Hosted by Code Black Psychology & Dr. Nathan Brooks, the one day Stalking Symposium will be held on 5 September in Melbourne. The event brings together leading experts in forensic psychology, law, and threat assessment to tackle the complex and growing issue of stalking.
Through the Looking Glass GALA event
The 2025 Stop Stalking Now Foundation (SSNF) Gala event will be held on Saturday 2 August at Q events, Melbourne. Join Di McDonald and other guest speakers to raise funds for stalking awareness.
Making history
Members of Parliament and staff can now access Di McDonald’s first book, From Roses to Terror at The Parliamentary Library in Victoria.
Latest podcast Crime Insiders | Detectives
In season 3, episode 204 of the podcast Crime Insiders | Detectives, Brent Sanders talks to Di McDonald about how she overcame the fear and torment of her stalker and why she calls former Victoria Police officer, Beck Norris her ‘guardian angel’.
From Roses to Terror
Di McDonald’s gripping first book on one woman’s fight to jail her stalker and emerge from a reign of terror to become a survivor and activist is now available on Amazon in Kindle and hard copy versions.
2025 event announced
Stalker Awareness Australia Day (SADA) 2025 was held on Saturday 24 May at the Dutch Club Abel Tasman. Featuring guest speakers, live music by Fleetwood Max and the launch of Di McDonald’s first book, From Roses to Terror.
Guest speakers announced for 2025 annual SADA event
We are so excited to announce this year’s line up of guest speakers at the annual Stalking Awareness Day Australia 2025. Guest speakers will include Kris Illingsworth, FBI trained profiler, Narelle Fraser, former homicide detective, Libby Tanner, Wentworth actress and Di McDonald, SADA founder and author.
SADA founder completes her first book
SADA founder and first time author, Di McDonald signs off the first hard copy of her new book, From Roses to Terror. “If you are a victim of stalking or domestic violence, this book will show you how to take back control of your life.” Available on Amazon in Kindle and hard copy.
SBS Insight explores when being watched crosses the line
SBS Insight’s episode Being Watched explores when being watched crosses the line. The episode features SADA founder, stalking survivor and activist, Di McDonald. Her stalker installed a tracker on her mobile phone, enabling him to monitor her movements. “He knew when I was at home and when I was at work,” says Di. “After many attempts to remove the tracker, I bought a new phone and number.”