When Parents Harm Their Child - A Night With Jelena Dokic
About
The Partners at Papaleo Associates are delighted to announce a professional development event with Jelena Dokic.Former world No.4 tennis player, Jelena Dokic embodies resilience and triumph. Her awe-inspiring journey on the court includes making the semi-finals of Wimbledon at 17 years of age and being a doubles Grand Slam finalist at 18. Yet, beyond the spotlight, she endured adversity, including abuse from her father for 15 years. This trauma shadowed her success, affecting her mental health.
At 22, she faced a breaking point, but chose resilience. Dokic emerged as a survivor, determined not just to survive but to thrive. Her story, shared in bestselling books Unbreakable and Fearless, and her number 1 documentary The Jelena Dokic Story, which was named 2025 Feature Documentary Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards, and the 2025 Logies Best Factual or Documentary Program, showcases her journey from victim, survivor to thriver.
Date
Friday 27 February 2026 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Grand Ballroom - The Windsor Hotel
111 Spring St, Melbourne 3000