29/04/2026
Meet Michael Derby at our 'Meet Innovative Resources' event in Naarm/Melbourne on Thursday May 28th 6pm-8pm!
Michael Derby is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families affected by trauma, including family violence and sexual abuse. He has deep expertise in working with adults who have caused harm and in addressing harmful sexual behaviors among young people.
Michael led the development and implementation of statewide training on sibling sexual abuse for Victoria’s Child Protection system and created the therapeutic resource Exploring Shame. He contributed to the Victorian Government’s Beaumaris Inquiry into historic childhood sexual abuse in schools and is the founder and director of Anchor Point Therapy, providing consulting, training, and therapeutic services.
In addition to his clinical and training work, Michael serves on the Ethics Panel of the Australian Association of Social Workers and on the Management Board of the Australian Association of Family Therapy, helping shape professional standards and practice reform across the sector.
To hear from Michael in-person head to the link in our bio to register for the event!
