EveryMan

18/08/2026

For too long, perpetrators of family and domestic violence have used borders to evade accountability.

Fifteen men have been arrested in the ACT, and hundreds more in NSW, as part of coordinated cross-border police operations targeting people accused of family violence offences.

But arrests are only one part of the response.

What happens after an arrest? How do we ensure accountability leads to lasting behaviour change? Are men who use violence getting the right interventions, early enough and are victim-survivors receiving the safety and support they need?

And, crucially, what must we do earlier to prevent violence before police intervention is required?

The biggest challenge is building a system that prevents that harm, supports lasting change and keeps families safe.

Read more:

ACT and New South Wales police use cross-border operations to put domestic and family violence offenders "on notice", with 15 arrests made in the territory and hundreds more across the state.

13/08/2026

It’s encouraging to see Jonny Warren leading an initiative to bring vacant public housing back into use.

At EveryMan, many clients often can't move into long-term housing, because there simply isn’t enough available. They stay with us longer, our waitlist grows, and vulnerable men are left sleeping in rough conditions.

Every home made available can change a life.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/act-campaign-to-renovate-canberra-public-housing-pro-bono/107015858

Always appreciate the work you do, and initiatives you support Thomas Emerson

A Canberra real estate agent who was once homeless has offered to fix up 20 public housing properties pro bono, and is calling on the ACT government to agree to the project.

12/08/2026

07/08/2026

After 28 years with EveryMan Australia including 6 years on the EveryMan Board, Greg Aldridge OAM has finished his tenure as Chief Executive Officer.

Greg’s contribution to our community reaches far beyond those 28 years. A registered psychologist, he has dedicated almost five decades to the community sector, advocating for more effective, inclusive and compassionate responses to men with high and complex needs and those at risk of exclusion and marginalisation, while also championing services and better outcomes for women, children and families affected by domestic and family violence.

During his time with EveryMan, Greg helped shape the organisation into what it is today, supporting men experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, disability and social isolation, while strengthening services that contribute to safer families and communities.

Those who have worked alongside Greg know his legacy is also found in the countless people, families, colleagues and communities he has supported along the way.

We thank Greg Aldridge OAM, for over two decades of leadership and your contributions to the people we exist to support. Your impact will be felt for many years to come.

07/08/2026

ACT's public housing waiting list currently has 3,600 approved applicants.

The average wait time for priority housing is more than five months.

For standard housing, people are on average waiting more than five years.

Surely, we can do better Canberra: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-07/canberra-homelessness-services-rise-public-housing/107004258

06/08/2026

When people experiencing homelessness lose their lives, they can too easily become invisible.

Without accurate data, we can't fully understand the scale of the issue, identify preventable factors or improve the systems designed to keep people safe.

Every person deserves to be counted, because every life lost helps us to understand how we can do better.

Calls are growing for the ACT to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to require the deaths of people experiencing…

04/08/2026

In the lead up to Homelessness Week 2026, The Canberra Times published a story titled "Inside her mountain of rubbish, she tests our tolerance and compassion."

The headline was changed after it became clear that "How to deal with the sweary rants of the homeless woman on the street" may not have been well received.

The piece described the woman using terms such as "rants", "foul" and "screaming", labelled her belongings a "mountain of rubbish", and framed her as testing the community's tolerance and compassion. The story focused on impacts to business and property values, featuring commentary from the Property Council and police but no homelessness or domestic violence specialists.

It's easy to judge (or write about) what we can see. It's much harder to ask about what we can't. How many people looked at this woman and saw "rubbish" instead of trauma? How many considered that she may have survived domestic and family violence? How many wondered where she was meant to go instead? And how many asked what had happened to her, rather than what was wrong with her?

The language we use shapes how we respond as a community, or frames them as problems to be removed.

A big shout out to the case workers, counsellors and VPS staff at EveryMan who work relentlessly every day to understand the people without homes, behind the statistics.

24/07/2026

**TRIGGER WARNING DEATH AND SU***DE**

Domestic and family violence isn't reduced by blurring accountability.

Recent comments describing domestic and family violence as a "two-way street" and suggesting women should simply "not put up with it" may sound straightforward, but they risk oversimplifying one of the most complex and evidence-based areas of violence prevention.

The 2025 ACT Domestic and Family Violence Death Review reports that 49 people died in a domestic and family violence context in the ACT.

Of those, 38 were non-homicide deaths linked to domestic and family violence, including 29 suicides, while 67 children were exposed to these deaths. The Review also found that coercive control was present in 12 of the 15 homicide cases; 24 of the 25 perpetrators reviewed were men.

These findings reinforce what practitioners and researchers have known for years: domestic and family violence is rarely about isolated incidents or mutual conflict. It is often characterised by ongoing patterns of coercive control, intimidation and repeated harm.

The evidence also tells us that domestic and family violence is gendered. But acknowledging this isn't about blaming men as a group; it's about recognising the patterns that place people at greatest risk and ensuring prevention efforts are directed where they can have the greatest impact.

If we want fewer victims, fewer children exposed to violence and fewer deaths, the evidence is clear: prevention depends on seeing the problem for what it is, responding proportionately, and investing in interventions that change behaviour before violence escalates.

05/07/2026

The challenges of identity, belonging, relationships and understanding what it means to be a man have always existed. But today's young people are navigating those same challenges alongside social media, online influences, constant comparison and increasing social pressures.

What are your thoughts about what it means to be a man in todays society?

26/06/2026

Access to the right support at the right time can make a real difference.

The National Directory of Services for people using, or at risk of using, abusive or controlling behaviour is now available through No to Violence's Men's Referral Service.

The Directory connects people across Australia with behaviour change programs, counselling, helplines and other specialist supports. It also helps practitioners and referral agencies identify appropriate services for the people they work with.

Clear referral pathways are an important part of supporting accountability, increasing safety, and creating opportunities for change.

Find out more: https://mrs.org.au/services/