Our Core
At the core of FEAST is
Our Values & Intentions
All our offerings are grounded in the values of love, acceptance, diversity, inclusivity and consent.
All people are deserving of love and acceptance.
From our organisational structures right down to a participant's experience in a workshop activity; empowered enthusiastic consent is central to the work we do.
We celebrate and seek to create diversity; in our content, participants, locations and everything that is a part of the FEAST community.
We strive to create spaces that are inclusive for people of any gender, identity, body type, race, cultural heritage, ability and sexual preference.
We create and honour human connection and community.
Our events invite erotic discovery, ritual and elevated learning with the intention to deepen the curiosity and embodiment of everyone involved.
We create a place of belonging, celebration and unlimited possibility that is ultimately paradigm shifting.
Our Team
FEAST Directors
Susan Stark she/her
I find such joy in coming together with other like-minded embodied human beings. It is the place I come to life and thrive.
In our collaborations, connections and not knowing. In our explorations, discoveries and stepping beyond.
In our stillness, wondering and being. With friends, colleagues, lovers and strangers, I delight in our creations and the togetherness of community.
There lies within my passion, commitment, and love of FEAST.
For more info on me and my work go to susanstark.com.au
Jordan Hackett he/they
Community is everything to me!
It is a joy & privilege to create spaces for people to explore & learn about their sexuality in safe and exciting ways.
I am a playful and loving soul. I hold deep respect and care for humans of all identity and walks of life.
I believe that our eroticism (eros) is at the core of our beings and is the gateway to deep authenticity, fulfillment and passionate living.
Learning about and playing with these parts of self in group spaces is a truly transformational process.
For more info on me and my work, go to jordanhackett.com
FEAST Elders
Founder of yOniversity, LD is wise, playful and has been a leader in the sexuality space for over 25 years.
Vanessa Vance
Multi-disciplinary therapist and educator, Vanessa brings a wealth of experience and a huge generous heart.
Volunteer Coordinator
Aisha de Barros Lopes
With a background in community organising and activism, Aisha leads with humility, proactivity, and a deep commitment to cultivating belonging and
cohesion in her team.
Deej Juventin
Co-Director of the Institute of Somatic Sexology and Founding President of the SSEAA, Deej brings decades of deep knowledge and compassion.
Uma Furman
Co-Director of the Institute of Somatic Sexology, Uma brings decades of experience working with sexuality and a relentlessly hopeful and loving approach.
Marketing Star
Julie Cooper
With over 15 years of experience in media and design, Jules supports creatives to reach their full potential. She did the FEAST rebrand in 2023 and in late 2025 became our dedicated
marketing & design
support star!
The Story of FEAST
FEAST - the Festival of Embodiment and Sexual Transformation was brought to life through members of the Sexological Bodywork community in 2016. Their shared desire to offer further education and connection to the public seeded the SexBod Collective who were responsible for creating and upholding the values of FEAST and organising this festival annually.
Their vision was to create a shared model that could expand into festivals held by community members all over the country, offering the public further access to the gifts of the Sexolgical Bodywork modality. In early 2020 the guardianship of FEAST was passed onto Susan, Jordan and Deej to expand somatic sex education events across Australia.
Re-enlivening in person events during the restrictive year of 2020 was a challenge. Nonetheless, lockdowns showed us connection and community was as important as ever and in 2021 we ran a number of "bite-sized" events for groups of 30-40 people to grow this community and continue working towards our annual festival.
In 2022 we finally brought you a full 3 day festival which seeded the annual FEAST format - a large residential retreat style event centred around in depth learning, exploration, celebration and connection. In 2023 our community gathered again for a fantastic 3 day and 3 night event, with an expanded program, elders and volunteer team which grew and strengthened the foundations and essence of FEAST.
In 2025 the FEAST's home moved closer to the coast and in 2025 and 2026 our community gathered at a beautiful new high quality and supportive venue. These past two years we have focussed on deepening our roots, increasing team support and the quality of our program.
The 2027 Festival of Embodiment and Sexual Transformation is set for 29th April to 2nd May. As we move towards our next major gathering point the vision of FEAST is expanding into a movement, a transformational event creating cultural, social and political change intended support the entire planet. The community awaits, join us and FEAST!
Our Collaborators
