Taimalelagi Mataio Faafetai (Matt) Brown is a New Zealand born Samoan author and renowned communicator who works to eradicate domestic violence by supporting those who perpetrate violence, to heal. A survivor of family violence and childhood sexual abuse himself, he originally started his domestic violence advocacy work by sharing his story with the men who frequented his busy barbershops 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.

Matt and Sarah Brown, together founded She Is Not Your Rehab and launched the concept in Matt’s 2019 TEDx talk; The Barbershop where men go to heal.

The event will be moderated by Alicia Gibbs, Manager – Preventing Violence Together.

• When: Monday 18 March, 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start
• Where: Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley campus, Lecture Theatre 17.157
• The event will also be livestreamed.
• RSVP: Please register to attend in-person or livestream. 

Access: The venue is fitted with an infrared or t-switch hearing loop system and is wheelchair accessible. If you have any accessibility needs to participate in the event, please email corporate.events@ecu.edu.au

Murdoch staff and students who register for this event will go in the draw to win a copy of the She is Not Your Rehab book!

Respect at Uni Week

This event is part of Respect at Uni Week, an initiative from the Victorian Tertiary Primary Prevention Network.

All universities in Western Australia are joining forces to promote the importance of respect, equality and inclusion on our campuses and online spaces.

Preventing sexual harm at Murdoch University

Murdoch University is committed to ensuring our community is free from sexual harm and take our role in making sure our university spaces are safe, respectful places to study and work seriously. We take a trauma-informed approach, which is reflected in our Sexual Harm Policy.

If you have experienced, witnessed, or been informed of sexual harm, visit our website for available resources, including guidance on disclosing sexual harm to Murdoch University.

Making a disclosure is not the same as making a formal report and can be done anonymously.