Zero In

Lived experience takes centre stage

Zero In is a platform where lived experience takes centre stage – real stories by real people sharing their exposure to bullying in Australia. These honest reflections offer insight, spark empathy and reveal remarkable resilience. Some stories might be confronting, but many people tell us they feel less alone after absorbing them.

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Meet the Curator

The curator of these stories is Franchesca Isla, an accredited social worker, celebrated published author, award-winning human and mother. She’s the founder of Evergreen Therapeutic Services, a practice grounded in empathy and understanding. With a rich background in psychology, counselling and social work – and informed by her own lived experience - Franchesca believes deeply in the power of words to foster self-understanding and safe action.

Learn more about Franchesca in her personal story called h uman below

Human

April 2025, written

Franchesca explores the journey of self-examination, growth & healing, shining a light on the power of empathy and the need to forgive ourselves for being human

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