About True to You Charity

Antonella Spatola is a globally recognised Empowerment Self Defence (ESD) expert, owner of Wisdom for Women and the founder of True to You Charity. With a B.A. in Psychology and more than 20 years of experience in primary violence prevention, she brings a grounded, compassionate approach to teaching safety, boundaries and personal growth.Her background spans personality profiling, behavioural therapy for neurodivergent individuals, conflict mediation, mentoring and coaching. As a certified Wing Chun Kung Fu instructor, she blends emotional, mental and physical safety into a practical, holistic model that meets people where they are. ...Antonella’s work is shaped by deep self-awareness practices, including the Enneagram, helping individuals recognise subconscious patterns, reclaim their inner strength and rebuild self-worth. She has delivered programs across diverse cultural settings, including work with the Philippines Department of Education, youth leaders, women exiled from Myanmar and community groups across Queensland. A respected global voice in the ESD movement, Antonella has spoken at the STOP DV Conference, the Violence Prevention Education Conference in New York and serves on the board of the Association of ESD Professionals. Her passion is simple: every person deserves tools that help them feel safe, confident and in control of their choices.

Gary Rosentreter brings more than 20 years of experience across technical operations, senior management, governance and risk. Known for his steady leadership and practical approach, he ensures True to You Charity operates with strong oversight, clear systems and long-term sustainability. Gary’s passion for this work is driven by a belief that every person deserves tools that help them build confidence, resilience and self-respect. His background spans electrical trades, operational management and natural health, including formal training as a herbalist. This combination gives him a unique, grounded understanding of wellbeing and human behaviour.... He is self-sufficient by nature and values practical problem-solving, personal responsibility and community contribution. Gary applies this mindset to his governance role, ensuring financial stewardship, ethical decision-making and strong organisational foundations. At True to You Charity, Gary champions programs that support people to grow, rebuild and access the skills they need to feel safe and capable. His calm presence, structural thinking and integrity make him a stable and trusted leader within the organisation.

Driven by lived experience and grounded in strong corporate capability, Sunita brings both heart and rigour to her role with True to You Charity. Her commitment to this work is personal and professional. She has lived experience of childhood abuse, domestic violence and profound loss. Her own healing journey led her to deep inner work, recovery and personal transformation, shaping her belief that prevention, safety and empowerment must be practical, accessible and human......Alongside this lived experience, Sunita has over 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors in quality assurance, risk and audit. This background gives her a clear, systems based understanding of governance, accountability, compliance and sustainable operations. She holds a Master’s degree and a degree in Business and Marketing, and is trained as a mindset Coach + Mentor, Medium, End of Life Doula and Yoga and Meditation. Today, she works globally with women as a Speaker, delivering workshops, retreats and community programs that are trauma informed, healing and encourage self leadership, accountability and confidence. She is also actively involved in multicultural community initiatives, and supports animal rescue and homelessness charities. At True to You Charity, Sunita brings a balanced perspective that honours lived experience while ensuring the organisation operates with integrity, structure and long term vision.

Sarah Najar is an experienced public law and litigation solicitor who has built her career advocating for public safety, accountability and the protection of vulnerable people. Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2017, she specialises in complex matters involving risk, violence, mental health and community protection. Her work spans the Local, District, Supreme and Appeal Courts, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, the State Parole Authority and the Coroner’s Court....Sarah brings deep expertise in high-risk offender applications, mental health forensic provisions, parole matters, AVOs, regulatory prosecutions and inquests. Currently a Senior Solicitor in the Public Safety and Justice Team at the Crown Solicitor’s Office, she is on secondment as Senior Solicitor to the Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW, working directly with Acting Commissioner The Hon. Lea Drake. Sarah’s previous roles with the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and in institutional child abuse litigation strengthened her commitment to justice for those who are often overlooked. She brings strong ethical leadership, sharp legal insight and a genuine dedication to community safety to True to You Charity.