White Ribbon continues as symbol of hope
As a long-time advocate for men’s behaviour change and primary prevention of Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, it was only natural that Dean...
Torita gives a voice to disability community
For Torita Blake, her start to life is one that so many of us could never imagine.
Right from the first month of being born,...
10 Things Men can do to end the culture of violence towards women
1. Don’t buy into the excuse that sexual or domestic violence is due to mental health, drug or alcohol dependency, unmanaged stress or anger....
Most men need to man up
I spend a lot of time in schools, workforces and residential colleges engaging with men and women, educating them about the law when it...
Respect behind being a real man
Real Men Rally founder Sean Gordon OAM has seen the best and the worst of men (and women) over his years in education, in...
Safe space to be real amongst brothers
From an idea of founder/director David Facer and a commitment to change, Brave Brothers has now become a well-known name throughout the Bundaberg region.
Having...
Channelling the champ in every young man
Following the PCYC’s mantra of building safer, healthier communities together through youth development, it is giving young men the chance to be a CHAMP.
The...
Breaking barriers through education and conversation
To provide, to lead and to protect.
That’s the traditional, now antiquated, definition of a man’s role, isn’t it?
When it comes to gendered violence, however,...
HALT program legacy for future generations
Driven by a vision of a safer tomorrow and the legacy of Hannah Clarke and her children, Dave Kramer has pioneered the HALT Program...
Stop it at the Start
On 17 June, the Albanese Government launched a new phase of the award-winning, evidence-based Stop it at the Start campaign.
The Hidden Trends of Disrespect...
Choking is common, but understanding of it is not
New research has found that up to 72 per cent of young Queensland women have engaged in ‘choking’ (non-fatal strangulation) during sex.
The research,...
Respect focus for police
Bundaberg Police welcomed the announcement by the State Government on 14 June, that significant new and permanent funding support to youth support organisation Blue...
Love of the waves shared by Keith
Having run Enviro-Reefs Paddle and Surf School for 25 years, owner/manager Keith Drinkwater has met a wealth of clients from five to 80 years...
