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Hannah Clarke’s Parents Step Back From Small Steps 4 Hannah After Years of Advocacy

The decision reflects the heavy toll of grief-driven campaigning, prompting a move to quieter support roles.

Overview

  • Sue and Lloyd Clarke said they are stepping away as directors of Small Steps 4 Hannah because the work harmed their health.
  • They plan to keep helping the charity in a behind-the-scenes role.
  • The charity’s Hannah’s Story workshop will end in June 2026, with Tasmania Police continuing to use its material.
  • Tasmania Police adopted the training in September 2024 and reported a 35 percent rise in coercive-control reports within six months.
  • The charity helped drive Queensland’s coercive-control law known as Hannah’s Law, which carries a maximum 14-year sentence.