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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cricket and AFL stars join Aussie A-lister in new campaign
Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. 'Family violence harms too many Australians each year,' Jackman says in the video. 'Family Violence is a national disgrace,' Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. 'Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK,' Hawks captain James Sicily says. Hugh Jackman, Usman Khawaja, and Eric Bana are backing an anti-family violence campaign. Credit: AAP Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. 'By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community,' he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. 'Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution,' Mr Alstergren said. 'Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. 'For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations.' Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. 'While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives,' he said. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000.
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Cricket and AFL stars join Hugh Jackman in new campaign to stamp out family violence
Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. 'Family violence harms too many Australians each year,' Jackman says in the video. 'Family Violence is a national disgrace,' Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. 'Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK,' Hawks captain James Sicily says. Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. 'By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community,' he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. 'Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution,' Mr Alstergren said. 'Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. 'For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations.' Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. 'While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives,' he said.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Men just aren't part of the conversation': Stars demand an end to family violence
Australia's leading men including Hugh Jackman, Travis Fimmel and Darcy Moore are delivering a powerful message asking all men to call out violence against women. A video bringing together stars of Australian sport and entertainment will feature at the MCG during Friday's Collingwood-Hawthorn blockbuster, urging men to take responsibility for ending family violence. The campaign is an initiative of Will Alstergren, the chief justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who said he was stunned by the levels of family violence involved in more than 70 per cent of cases coming before his courts – and the fact that few men take a stand to call it out. 'It was really obvious that men just aren't part of the conversation about this,' Alstergren said. 'At least four out of five men don't perpetrate family violence. But they're either apathetic about it or, alternatively, they're too worried or too nervous to be part of the conversation. 'If Hugh Jackman can do this in New York while he's promoting a movie, and if Eric Bana can do it, and if Travis Fimmel is prepared to do it, then why aren't ordinary blokes prepared to get out and do something? 'School teachers, footy coaches, everyone, we can all have a big impact.' The clip also features James Sicily, Eric Bana, Vance Joy, Hamish Blake, Jonathan Thurston, Mick Molloy and Usman Khawaja. By having role models taking such a public stand, Alstergren hopes to build men's preparedness to take their own stand and break the cycle not only among their social networks, but also the next generation of boys learning from them.
The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Men just aren't part of the conversation': Stars demand an end to family violence
Australia's leading men including Hugh Jackman, Travis Fimmel and Darcy Moore are delivering a powerful message asking all men to call out violence against women. A video bringing together stars of Australian sport and entertainment will feature at the MCG during Friday's Collingwood-Hawthorn blockbuster, urging men to take responsibility for ending family violence. The campaign is an initiative of Will Alstergren, the chief justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who said he was stunned by the levels of family violence involved in more than 70 per cent of cases coming before his courts – and the fact that few men take a stand to call it out. 'It was really obvious that men just aren't part of the conversation about this,' Alstergren said. 'At least four out of five men don't perpetrate family violence. But they're either apathetic about it or, alternatively, they're too worried or too nervous to be part of the conversation. 'If Hugh Jackman can do this in New York while he's promoting a movie, and if Eric Bana can do it, and if Travis Fimmel is prepared to do it, then why aren't ordinary blokes prepared to get out and do something? 'School teachers, footy coaches, everyone, we can all have a big impact.' The clip also features James Sicily, Eric Bana, Vance Joy, Hamish Blake, Jonathan Thurston, Mick Molloy and Usman Khawaja. By having role models taking such a public stand, Alstergren hopes to build men's preparedness to take their own stand and break the cycle not only among their social networks, but also the next generation of boys learning from them.
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea
Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. "Family violence harms too many Australians each year," Jackman says in the video. "Family Violence is a national disgrace," Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. "Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK," Hawks captain James Sicily says. Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. "By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community," he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. "Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution," Mr Alstergren said. "Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. "For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations." Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. "While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives," he said. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. "Family violence harms too many Australians each year," Jackman says in the video. "Family Violence is a national disgrace," Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. "Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK," Hawks captain James Sicily says. Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. "By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community," he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. "Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution," Mr Alstergren said. "Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. "For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations." Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. "While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives," he said. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. "Family violence harms too many Australians each year," Jackman says in the video. "Family Violence is a national disgrace," Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. "Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK," Hawks captain James Sicily says. Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. "By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community," he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. "Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution," Mr Alstergren said. "Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. "For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations." Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. "While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives," he said. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Hollywood royalty and sporting champions are starring in a campaign to stamp out family violence that's set to debut at a major footy clash. A-listers Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana, cricketer Usman Khawaja, funnyman Hamish Blake, AFL footballers and other high-profile Australian men took part in a video initiated by the head of the family court. "Family violence harms too many Australians each year," Jackman says in the video. "Family Violence is a national disgrace," Bana adds. The video will be shown during the Collingwood-Hawthorn AFL game on Friday night at the MCG and features the captains of both teams. "Let's lead by example and show our children and young men that violence is never OK," Hawks captain James Sicily says. Pies skipper Darcy Moore says all men have a role to play in helping to end men's violence against women. "By calling out disrespect when we see it and when we hear it and never making excuses for violence, all men can help end violence against women in our community," he says. Retired NRL star Johnathan Thurston, musician Vance Joy and comedian Mick Molloy also lent their voices to the campaign. It was initiated by Federal Circuit and Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren, who hopes the video will call out behaviour while stressing men must be part of the conversation about domestic violence. He called for greater wraparound supports for both victim-survivors and perpetrators. "Something must be done to prevent this behaviour before it occurs, and men need to be part of that conversation and the solution," Mr Alstergren said. "Men who hold leadership positions, especially in an area that sees some of the worst of gendered violence, should feel compelled to be part of the push for change. "For Australians, sport is the perfect arena in which to start these conversations." Many men who commit domestic abuse feel disconnected which manifests as violence, according to Jesuit Social Services Men's Project executive director Matt Tyler. "While not all men perpetrate violence, all men working in solidarity in victim-survivors can play a role in creating communities where everyone can lead healthy lives," he said. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028
