Our mission is to stand beside survivors with compassion, clarity, and unwavering belief. We exist to amplify voices, challenge stigma, and create safe pathways to support, healing, and community connection. Through education, advocacy, and lived‑experience leadership, we work to ensure every survivor feels seen, heard, and never alone.
If you are reading this, I want you to know something deeply important: what happened to you was not your fault. Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter.
Sexual violence can leave you feeling isolated, confused, ashamed, or unsure of what to do next. Those feelings are real, and they are valid — but they do not define you. You deserve safety, support, and a space where you are believed without question.
You do not have to share details. You do not have to explain yourself. You do not have to be “strong” every moment of every day. Healing is not a straight line, and there is no right or wrong way to move forward. Your pace is the right pace.
Here, you are met with compassion, dignity, and understanding. Here, your boundaries are respected. Here, you are not alone.
Whether you are seeking information, guidance, or simply a reminder that you are worthy of care, HEY RILEY is a place where your experience is honoured and your safety comes first. You deserve to be supported in a way that feels gentle, empowering, and centred on your choices.
You are not defined by what was done to you. You are not broken. You are not to blame. And you are never alone in this.
When you’re ready — in your own time — I’m here to walk beside you.
Founded in 2025,
HEY RILEY began as a simple idea: no survivor should ever feel alone, unheard, or unsupported. What started as one person speaking up in the Gympie region has grown into a community‑driven advocacy space built on compassion, lived experience, and the belief that every survivor deserves safety and dignity.
HEY RILEY was created by Riley Leedham, a lived‑experience advocate who knows firsthand how important it is to have someone beside you after sexual assault — someone who listens, understands, and believes you. HEY RILEY was built from that belief, offering survivors a place of empathy, clarity, and steady support.
In the early days, HEY RILEY existed only as a small social media page sharing awareness posts, resources, and messages of hope. But as more people reached out, it became clear that this was becoming something bigger — a trusted point of connection for survivors, families, and community members seeking clarity, comfort, or direction.
Over time, HEY RILEY grew into a recognised advocacy presence in the Gympie region. Riley began developing educational content, community awareness campaigns, and trauma‑informed support pathways to help survivors access the right services at the right time. The work expanded from online posts to real‑world impact: conversations with community groups, resource sharing, prevention messaging, and one‑on‑one support for those who needed someone to walk beside them.
Today, HEY RILEY stands as a lived‑experience–led advocacy service dedicated to supporting survivors, raising awareness, and strengthening community understanding around sexual assault. While not a clinical or professional service, HEY RILEY provides something equally important — empathy, guidance, and a safe place to land.
And the mission remains the same as the day it began: to make sure every survivor feels seen, believed, and supported, no matter where they are in their journey.