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Dana Vulin is burns survivor, international author, keynote speaker and health practitioner.[1][2]

In 2012, Dana Vulin was attacked in her home causing burns to over 60 percent of her body. The attacker stalked Dana Vulin for a number of weeks prior to the attack. The attacker falsely believed Dana was involved with her estranged husband.[3]

In the early hours of February 16, 2012, the female attacker broke into Dana's apartment with an accomplice. The attacker doused Vulin with methylated spirits and set her on fire. The attack caused horrendous third degree burns to 64 percent of her body.[4]

The destruction caused to Vulin's body and face was disfiguring leaving Vulin with deep, partial and full thickness burns.[5] After being rushed to Royal Perth Hospital, Vulin was placed in a coma for 10 days. With the aftermath of the attack still expected to impact her life due to requiring reconstructive surgeries to mitigate the damage caused.

The media coverage of the attack and the after effects has been ongoing over the last 13 years.

Trial

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The attacker, who was caught at Perth International Airport after attempting to flee the country was convicted in 2013.[6][7]

The Perth District Court heard the case in 2013, finding the attacker guilty of intent to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced[8] to a non-parole period of 15 years with a total of 17 years in prison.[9][10]

In 2015, the attacker lost her appeal bid.[11][12]

Since the attack, Vulin has undergone countless operations and procedures including functionality grafts and reconstructive surgeries on top of occupational therapy and daily physical therapy.[13]

Media coverage

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The media coverage of the attack and the after effects[14] has been ongoing over the last 13 years.[15]

The media coverage of the attack and the trial were featured across the world on multiple platforms and continues to stay relevant in the public realm with Vulin's devotion to advocating for burns survivors.[16][17]

Vulin made headlines again in July 2018, when Samantha McClymans of the Survivor Foundation was convicted of stealing more than $37,000 from a fund that was set up to help Dana pay for necessary surgeries.[18][19][20]

Public donations totalling $50,372 to fund Vulin’s treatment and recovery had been held in trust by the Peter Hughes Burn Foundation.

Vulin attempted to access the funds from McClymans, after Mr Hughes stepped down from the charity. After several months of excuses from McClymans, she realised the donations had been stolen.[21]

Awards and honours

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In 2015, Dana Vulin was the HBF/Lifeline Funrun Ambassador.

Vulin was named The Most Inspiring Woman of The Year in 2018, at the WA Soulful awards.[22]

Television and radio

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Dana Vulin's story garnered significant media coverage both within Australia and internationally. As a victim of such a high-profile crime, she became the focus of intense public scrutiny. Journalists and television programs documented her recovery process and provided a platform for Vulin to share her experiences. Her case brought attention to the prevalence of acid attacks and sparked conversations about the legal and social issues surrounding domestic violence.[23]

In 2014, Vulin revealed her appearance on the program Sunday Night, a Today Tonight exclusive on Channel 7[24], after spending two years and eight months in compression garments. The coverage was seen around the world.[25]

In 2016, Vulin was featured on the Japanese TV FORMULATION included as one of the world most amazing people.

In 2017, Vulin was featured on the Australian TV show, promoting her book "Worth Fighting For". The Project as the first ever Penguin/Random House author to appear live on the panel. With such high interest, Dana appear back on the show the following year.[26][27]

In 2018, Vulin appeared live on the panel on the number one day time talk show in the UK, Loose Women to discuss the attack and the importance of resilience.[28][29]

In 2022, 10 years after the attack, Vulin unveiled her body, releasing a transformation video that went viral across the globe. Dana appeared live on the popular Channel 7, The Morning Show to discuss her transformation.[30][31][32]

International author

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In August 2017, Vulin released "Worth Fighting For[33]", an account of "A truly remarkable woman's story of survival, strength and triumph in the face of unspeakable horror."[34]

In October 2023, Vulin co-authored a book, Curiosity Killed the Nine to Five, a true tale of female entrepreneurship that brings together an anthology of curious businesswomen and their journey to success.[35]

Present

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Dana Vulin is the principal practitioner at I am D Aesthetics, whilst performing keynote speaking and MC engagements.

Vulin opened I am D Aesthetics in 2021 with the first practice in Wembley, Western Australia. With the success of the first practice, a second practiced followed opening in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 2023.

Vulin continues to use her forum to advocate and improve lives of burns survivors.[36][37]

References

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  1. ^ "Dana Vulin | Survivor | International Author | Keynote Speaker | Health Practitioner | Wembley". I am Dana Vulin. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  2. ^ "Dana Vulin - Hire Keynote and Guest Speaker". ICMI. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  3. ^ "Dana Vulin recalls the night she was burned alive". News.
  4. ^ Orr, Aleisha (July 22, 2013). "Fire attack on Dana Vulin was 'over estranged husband': court". WAtoday.
  5. ^ Channel 10 (2013-07-25). Attack trial. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ https://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/woman-accused-of-fire-attack-on-dana-vulin-tried-to-flee-country/news-story/321e6dc3677cdeb2ed306ecfe5b306fa
  7. ^ Channel 10 (2013-07-25). Attack trial. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Dana Vulin's attacker to serve 17 years". PerthNow. August 19, 2015.
  9. ^ Hopkin, Michael (2013-07-31). "Dana Vulin assailant guilty of fire attack". The Age. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  10. ^ Channel 10 (2013-07-25). Attack trial. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ 9News Perth (2015-04-28). Burns Attack | 9 News Perth. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Dana Vulin's attacker loses sentence appeal". The West Australian. 2015-08-19. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  13. ^ "An attack changed Dana forever. Now she 'creates custom faces' for other survivors". 7NEWS. September 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "An attack changed Dana forever. Now she 'creates custom faces' for other survivors". 7NEWS. September 23, 2023.
  15. ^ Taylor, Jessica (2022-03-01). "Woman burnt alive by jealous attacker who broke in 'proud' of scars 10 years on". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  16. ^ "How do you survive being burnt alive?". ABC Perth. 2017-08-30. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  17. ^ "Dana Vulin on the attack which left her with horrific burns on 64% of her body: 'I made a choice to live'". 23 May 2018.
  18. ^ "Real life: Burns victim robbed of thousands of dollars by a trusted friend". Now To Love. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  19. ^ "Charity boss jailed for stealing money meant for burns victims". www.9news.com.au. 2018-06-13. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  20. ^ "Former CEO stole donations for burns victims". The West Australian. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  21. ^ "Former CEO stole donations for burns victims". The West Australian. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  22. ^ Vulin, Dana (28 August 2017). Worth Fighting For. Penguin. ISBN 9780143797319.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  23. ^ "An attack changed Dana forever. Now she 'creates custom faces' for other survivors". 7NEWS. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  24. ^ Channel Seven Perth (2013-10-10). SUNDAY NIGHT, TODAY TONIGHT EXCLUSIVE - THE GIRL BEHIND THE MASK. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ Smith, Leesa (2014-10-05). "Burns victim removes her mask after two years and unveils her new face". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  26. ^ 475K views · 6.7K reactions | Dana Vulin | "So many people are alive without living, I decided to be alive and live." Burns survivor Dana Vulin shares her incredible story. | By The Project | Facebook. Retrieved 2024-11-16 – via www.facebook.com.
  27. ^ Meyjes, Toby (2017-09-20). "Woman reveals how she recovered from being burned by a jealous wife". Metro. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  28. ^ Loose Women (2018-11-18). I'm Happy When I Look in the Mirror | Loose Women. Retrieved 2024-11-16 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ "Woman, 30, who was 'burned alive' by a jealous wife as she slept makes incredible recovery". The Irish Sun. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  30. ^ "An attack changed Dana forever. Now she 'creates custom faces' for other survivors". 7NEWS. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  31. ^ "Perth burns victim shares INCREDIBLE 10 year journey". PerthNow. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  32. ^ Davis, Miriah (2022-03-01). "Burns survivor Dana Vulin, 36, shares her incredible transformation". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  33. ^ Vulin, Dana (January 10, 2018). Worth Fighting For (16pt Large Print ed.). ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited. ISBN 978-0-3693-2604-1 – via Google Books.
  34. ^ "Worth Fighting For by Dana Vulin". www.penguin.com.au. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  35. ^ "Home". Curiosity Killed The. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  36. ^ Seokwang, Lesego (3 March 2022). "She survived being burnt in a brutal attack – now she's using her scars to change the lives of others". News24.
  37. ^ "Dana Vulin: we need tougher laws for burn attacks". The West Australian. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
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