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Erin Cash is a Brisbane-based fitness and personal protection educator, renowned for her contributions to community safety and empowerment through her ventures, Sweat Depot and RAVES Self Defence.
In 2006, Erin founded Sweat Depot, one of Australia’s pioneering group fitness venues. Positioned between large gyms and martial arts studios, Sweat Depot offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) programs. The facility specialises in boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) workouts, catering to individuals and families seeking comprehensive fitness solutions. (sweatdepot.com.au)
Building on her extensive background in law enforcement and personal safety, Erin established RAVES Self Defence in 2009. This initiative provides practical self-defence and violence de-escalation training tailored for schools, workplaces, and community groups. The RAVES program emphasises verbal boundaries and easy-to-remember skills, making it accessible to individuals of all ages and mobility levels. Erin’s engaging teaching style and deep connection with youth culture have been widely praised. (ravesselfdefence.com).
Erin’s professional journey includes serving as a Detective Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS), where she gained valuable experience in public safety and crisis management. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Public Administration and is a certified Strength & Conditioning Coach and Boxing Coach. Her expertise extends to workplace training and assessment, where she delivers programs on violence prevention, de-escalation techniques, and employee wellness. (sweatsystems.com.au)
Through Sweat Depot and RAVES Self Defence, Erin Cash continues to empower individuals and communities, fostering resilience and promoting personal safety across various settings.
In 2006, Erin founded Sweat Depot, one of Australia’s pioneering group fitness venues. Positioned between large gyms and martial arts studios, Sweat Depot offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) programs. The facility specialises in boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) workouts, catering to individuals and families seeking comprehensive fitness solutions. (sweatdepot.com.au)
Building on her extensive background in law enforcement and personal safety, Erin established RAVES Self Defence in 2009. This initiative provides practical self-defence and violence de-escalation training tailored for schools, workplaces, and community groups. The RAVES program emphasises verbal boundaries and easy-to-remember skills, making it accessible to individuals of all ages and mobility levels. Erin’s engaging teaching style and deep connection with youth culture have been widely praised. (ravesselfdefence.com).
Erin’s professional journey includes serving as a Detective Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS), where she gained valuable experience in public safety and crisis management. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Public Administration and is a certified Strength & Conditioning Coach and Boxing Coach. Her expertise extends to workplace training and assessment, where she delivers programs on violence prevention, de-escalation techniques, and employee wellness. (sweatsystems.com.au)
Through Sweat Depot and RAVES Self Defence, Erin Cash continues to empower individuals and communities, fostering resilience and promoting personal safety across various settings.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Queensland Police INTERNAL COURSES:
- Presenter www.internetsafeeducation.com School years prep-12. How to Be Kind Online, Navigating Safety and A.I., Safe Digital Choices, Online Image Abuse, Consent and Respectful Relationships. (2023-present).
- Facilitator and Assessor "Cert IV -Government Investigations" Investigations Compliance & Enforcement Training Systems (2022-2023).
- Instructor and keynote speaker in the fitness and personal protection industry: www.RAVESselfdefence.com (1999-current)
- Develop and deliver kids, teens, community, disability sector, aged care sector, workplace and corporate education programs: (2009-current)
- Owner and Head instructor of Sweat Depot Fight Fitness: MMA shed for the whole family, (est. 2006.)
- Freelance Writer/ Author: "Empower Yourself: A complete self defence system for women, teens, and families." Interactive e-book (Published 2016). MamaMia What predators look for when you post photos of your kids.
- 12 years active service in Queensland Police (1994-2006).
- Detective: Investigative and covert duties in paedophile task forces, sexual assault, child abuse and juvenile aid (2000-2004).
- Sergeant: Develop Australian Training Authority approved courses, facilitating and assessing adult workplace education – Metro North District Training Office and Queensland Police Academy (2004-2006).
- Specialist Services: (PSRT) riot control (1998-2000).
- Plain Clothes Operative (North Brisbane Prostitution): Investigative and covert duties (1998).
- General Uniform Duties: City, Petrie, Alderley, Ferny Grove (1995-1998).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B. BUS Public Administration (QUT)
- Advanced Diploma Public Safety (Investigative Practices)
- Diploma Public Safety (Policing)
- Certificate IV (Government Investigations)
- Certificate IV (Workplace Assessment and Training)
- Certificate III (Group Fitness)
- Advanced Bootcamp Instructor (Level 1 and 2)
- Coaching Level One (Strength & Conditioning)
- Coaching Level One (Boxing)
- TRX Suspension Group Training
Queensland Police INTERNAL COURSES:
- Emotional Resilience
- D.I.S.C. Personality profiling
- Face The Changes
- Juvenile Aid Bureau Course
- Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE)
- Constable and Management Development Programs
- Crowd Management (Public Order) Course
- Public Safety Response Team P.O.S.T. Enhancement Training
- Public Safety Response Team Crowd Control Course
- Career Planning Officer Training Workshop
- Peer Support Officers Course
- Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator Training Course
- Personal Safety Strategies Course
- Job Application & Interview Skills Train the Trainer course
COURSE AND CLIENT PORTFOLIO:
- De-escalation for Aggression; Safe Workplace Visitations; Workplace Violence Prevention and RAVES Self Defence: 2009 - current. State Penalty Enforcement Registry (SPERS), The French Beauty Academy, SANTOS: QWoW, Education Queensland Building and Facilities, Unilodge Student Accomodation, Peabody Energy, Bunya House Inc, BDO International Financial Services, RSL Queensland, Redland Shire Council, Sunshine Coast Council, Veteran's Services Queensland, Atira Student Accomodation, Inch Housing, Bethania Lutheran College, Think Education, Go Mum Training, Deaf Services Queensland
- Client Service De-escalation for Call and Service Centres: 2020 - current. RSL, Redland Shire Council, Sunshine Coast Counci
- Extendible Baton Training for Exempt Employees: 2017 - current. Sunshine Coast Council, Logan Shire Council, Redland Shire Council.
- Well is the New Norm: 2020. QPS District South Peer Support Officers Conference
- Guiding Children's Behaviour, Communication for Aggression; Food and Play Wellness Programs for the Australian Child Care Industry: 2012 - 2018. C&K, InSafeHands Educators in Child Safety.
- Step into Spring, Older and Bolder Program: 2011 - 2015. Moreton Shire Council.
- Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Programs: 2009 - 2018. ZONTA: Pine Rivers Charter; Ferny Grove SHS
- The Princess Effect: 2017- current. Erin's personal favourite session. The history and anthropology offender based violence using Princess analogies and getting an 'ah-hah' moment about iconic social conditioning that has created over 3000 years of gender inequality. This workshop highlights personal protection challenges with online safety, the keys to consent and the implications of access to free pornography: and asks students to develop safe strategies for personal resilience and growth. Mary McKillop, Mt Alvernia, Ferny Grove SHS.
- Strong Teen Mind Strategies: 2019- current. Interactive questions and activities to peak students self awareness, thought processes and resulting behaviours. Developed for schools that have a year level struggling with bullying, peer pressure and isolation tactics. Mary McKillop College, Mitchelton SHS.
- RAVES for Schools Self Defence: 2009 - current. St Rita's, Somerville House, Mount Alvernia, St Benedicts, St Aidens, Mary McKillop College, Kimberley College, Girl Guides Qld, St John Fisher College, Earnshaw College, Kedron SHS, Kelvin Grove SHS, QACI Kelvin Grove Campus, Aspley SHS, Mitchelton SHS, North Lakes State College, The Gap SHS, Aspley SHS, Ferny Grove SHS, Pine Rivers SHS, Bray Park SHS, Dakabin SHS, Sandgate SHS, Mt Maria College Petrie and FOGS – Former Origin Greats (self defence, bullying and suicide prevention programs, fitness coaching, leadership and team building).
- Zombie Nations - teaching teens human choices: 2013-2016. Kedron SHS, Pine Rivers SHS
- Communication and Coaching Hacks for Sporting Clubs: 2014. YMCA Bowen Hills, Maroochydore Gymnastics, Mitchelton Gymnastics, Queensland Gymnastics Assoc.
- Nutrition, stress and detox, home fitness and life coaching seminars: 2007-2012. Queensland Police lunch time seminars and member support conferences..
- Nutrition and Fitness for Women: 2007-2008. Australian Institute Personal Trainers, Essentially for Women Conference: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne.
Erin's good humour, awesome connection with youth culture and sensitivity when needed, truly inspired and educated me. In fact I would say the program felt like a 'gift' that I would recommend as a PD for teachers or for more of our students to enjoy. As a mother and grandmother, I would truly be happy to pay to have had my daughter or grand-daughter do this course. |
Erin Cash again delivered a relevant hands on program that strengthened our students’ resilience and provided them with the practical advice and skills necessary to develop and maintain healthy relationships. This course supports their learning in class and is extremely worthwhile: I know that the students really valued this opportunity and learnt a lot. |
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