The Preventing Violence Together Partnership, of which Wyndham City is a proud partner, is inviting boys, men and father figures from across Melbourne’s western region to join a powerful conversation about masculinity, care, respect, wellbeing and belonging. 

Hear from inspiring speakers, connect with others, and explore how boys and men can play a positive role in building respectful relationships, advancing gender equality, sharing care responsibilities, and creating safer, more connected communities.

The evening will be MC by -Maria Dimopoulos, Chair, Safe and Equal; CEO, Settlement Council of Australia and will feature speakers such as:

• Tom Liberatore, former Western Bulldogs AFL player; member of Western Bulldogs Community Foundation 
• Ben O'Toole, Prevention Coordinator Communities, The Men's Project at Jesuit Social Services 
• Tom Ruijs, Head of Programs, Dadfit 
• Ben Vasiliou, CEO, The Man Cave and Author of Better Man 
• José Campi Portaluppi, Director Communications and Advocacy, Equimundo Centre for Masculinities and Social Justice 
• Katen, Respect Victoria's Kind Man Campaign activist