Domestic violence is more than black eyes and bruises – the emotional and psychological scars last forever. Our favourite stars have united with Woman’s Day, Mission Australia and White Ribbon to speak out in support of women and White Ribbon Day on November 25.
Shelley Craft: Host, the Nine Network’s Australia’s Funniest Home Videos and The Block
“The only way to make a change is to make noise and create a voice for women to feel empowered to come forward about violence.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Carrie Bickmore: Co-host, Network Ten’s The Project
“As a mother with a young son, I feel this is something that needs to be spoken about so the women and children who have been affected are free to seek assistance without fear of being judged.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Sheree Murphy: Actress wife of soccer superstar Harry Kewell
“I think when you are being abused in a relationship – mentally or physically – and that abuse is going on behind closed doors, you probably feel very alone. I hope that by speaking out, some women will feel they, too, can come out.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Antonia Kidman: Mother, author and TV personality
“Promoting awareness through campaigns such as White Ribbon, and empowering women and men to stand up and recognise that violence against women is never acceptable, will go some way towards protecting the vulnerable and eradicating this damaging behaviour.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Alison Langdon: Reporter, the Nine
“It’s my firm belief that if a man hits once, he’s guaranteed to do it again. No real man uses violence against a woman – it’s the coward’s way.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Chris Bath: Seven Network news anchor
“People often ask why victims of domestic violence don’t speak up, don’t leave. What they don’t understand is that by the time victims know they should get out, they’re stuck in a psychological trap that requires
the self-esteem, support and strength that’s been taken away from them.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Melissa Doyle: Sunrise co-host on the Seven network
“Women can do incredible things when they support each other. If you know a woman in an abusive relationship, be brave enough to step forward and offer help.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Sandra Sully: Anchor of Sydney’s News at Five on Network Ten
“Men and women need to stand up and help each other in doing the right thing.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
Giaan Rooney: Nine’s Wide World Of Sports and Postcards
” I am proud to support the White Ribbon campaign as it not only raises awareness of society’s ‘silent’ problem but encourages both sexes to find ways to end the violence.”
– Real life stories: I escaped domestic violence and you can too!
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