The Be Wise Ball, hosted by the Pat Cronin Foundation, is more than just a glittering gala. It’s a powerful evening that unites businesses, communities and individuals in the fight to end social violence and it’s coming to Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday, June 28. Backed by a mission to end the coward punch through … Read more
As the new school year unfolds, many parents are grappling with the spectre of bullying threatening their children. Indeed, with Federal Education Minister Jason Clare initiating a nationwide review into school bullying (late 2024), efforts are under way to establish a national standard for dealing with the problem. The statistics are stark. Previous data suggest … Read more
As a young boy, Aidan Phelan was relentlessly bullied. His father, who had been involved with violent gangs in Melbourne’s suburbs as a youth, taught him the best way to handle conflict was to fight back. That mindset shaped much of his childhood (the photo above is of Aidan at six years old, learning to … Read more
Breathing is something we do around 22,000 times a day. With that much practice, you’d think we’d all be experts – but not quite. In fact, many of us breathe in ways that fuel stress rather than alleviate it. The good news? With a bit of practice, we can all learn to breathe more effectively … Read more
Fight or walk away? Making the decision to walk away will always be the primary solution in avoiding a potentially violent situation.
The rising violence in Australian schools is a complex issue with no easy solution. However, addressing the root causes—such as societal shifts, the influence of social media, and the breakdown of respect – are critical first steps.
Every Saturday morning, kids across Australia head to their local sports grounds, ready for a day of fun.
“You know, I got right in his face and just gave him a kiss and said: ‘Dad’s here.
Changing attitudes to social violence means starting education early, when children’s behaviours are only just forming.
Teaching our children to handle anger and confrontations is crucial. It could literally save lives – maybe theirs, maybe someone else’s. Our own research – based on one of the largest surveys of its kind in the country – reveals that: While what happened to Pat is an extreme example, one in four brain injury … Read more
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