about us
Our Vision
Our vision is for an Aotearoa where all people, regardless of their identity, are treated with kindness and respect,
and are free from violence and the fear of violence.
Our Purpose
To empower communities to engage in open dialogue and foster resilience against sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
Our Mission
Providing best practice training, consultation, and workshops focused on sexual violence and child abuse prevention for businesses, schools, and parents.
Her expertise and commitment have significantly contributed to enhancing the capabilities of our Welfare Managers and the broader emergency management community. “
Kia ora, I’m Tallulah, the person behind Respectful Roots.
Ko wai au? Who am I?
Nō Tenemaka, rātou ko Kotirana, ko Ingarani, ko Airangi, ko Wēra, ko Aotearoa ōku tūpuna
Ko Aoraki te maunga
Ko Waitaki te awa
Ko Takitimu te waka
He uri ahau o ngā iwi ko Kāi Tahu, rāua ko Ngāpuhi
Nō Pōneke ahau.
Ko Tallulah Cardno tōku ingoa.
I am a proud wahine Māori, a queer woman, and a mother.
I live in Pōneke (Wellington) with my partner and young daughter.
I am deeply passionate about Rainbow issues; indigenous rights; caring for Papatūānuku and ensuring a safe future for our mokopuna; social inclusion and equity; respectful parenting; personal growth; and of course, sexual violence prevention.
I am a sexual violence prevention specialist, with a mission to provide best-practice advice on sexual violence primary prevention.
I have a particular interest and passion in Te Tiriti-led, kaupapa Māori and other indigenous approaches to sexual violence prevention.
I am also passionate about sexual violence prevention in emergencies, often known as gender-based violence in emergencies/disasters; and child protection.
I do this work because I am deeply passionate about working to create a safe, inclusive society where people, families and communities can live free from violence and the fear of violence.
I have over ten years’ experience in a variety of fields, mainly in sexual violence prevention; youth engagement; Rainbow competency training; and facilitation. I love helping people see how they can take big and small actions to contribute to the societal shifts that we need to eliminate sexual violence.