An impactful evening dedicated to ending domestic violence.

Join us on Thursday, May 9th at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for an impactful evening dedicated to ending domestic violence, hosted by Hastings Deering in partnership with the Griffith University MATE Bystander Program.
We are honoured to be hosting Matt Brown, published author, co-founder of , and sellout keynote speaker. A survivor of family violence and childhood sexual abuse himself, Matt originally started his domestic violence advocacy work by sharing his story with the men who frequented his busy barbershops. He saw connecting with men in this relaxed setting as a way to foster vulnerability, healing, and connection. Matt believes his true calling lies in his work to redefine societies view of masculinity, and to help end the cycle of domestic violence plaguing families all over the world.

Alongside a powerful survivor story from Natalie Hinton, the mother of Tara Brown and the driving force behind the Tara Brown Foundation, with the mission to raise funds to upgrade and support shelters for women escaping violent and controlling partners.

Event Details:

• 5:00 pm: Join us for a welcome non-alcoholic drink and light refreshments
• 5:55 pm: Welcome to Country
• 6:05 pm: Opening comments from Peter Rigbye, General Manager of People and Culture at Hastings Deering
• 6:10 pm: Survivor Story presented by Natalie Hinton– Tara Brown Foundation
• 6:20 pm: Keynote by Matt Brown, followed by an opportunity for questions
• 7:30 pm: Closing remarks
  The keynote includes themes for an audience 15 years and over. For audience discretion the themes will include sexual assault, abuse, violence, mental illness.

This event is free and open to the community. Please feel free to share this with your family, colleagues, and anyone else you think might be interested in attending.

To reserve your spot, kindly register as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need more information, please email us directly - [email protected]

Please join us to learn more, start meaningful conversations, and share insights with peers from various sectors.

Host or Publisher Hastings Deering - Bec Wright