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Darren Grant

Do young women need to hear our Be Wise message?

Culture and society

Challenging outdated notions of masculinity is only part of what we cover in our Be Wise presentations and new E-learning modules for students.

Why we need to be calling out Coward Punches   

Culture and society

There’s a world of difference between a “king hit” and a “coward punch” – and it’s time we all started calling it out.

Now’s the time to discuss organ donation

Culture and society

While the Pat Cronin Foundation is passionate about ending the Coward Punch, it is also keen to highlight the importance of saving lives through organ donation.

‘A message you need to hear’

Culture and society

The Pat Cronin Foundation has notched up another milestone, with Be Wise presentations to two of Australia’s greatest sports clubs – the Collingwood Magpies and The Melbourne Storm.

Attitudes in sport need to change

Culture and society

In the not-so-distant past, punch-ups were part of the attraction for fans of professional footy. And indeed, some punters still…

Violence is never the solution

Culture and society

Will Smith’s behaviour at the Oscars proves violence is never the solution, according to the Pat Cronin Foundation .

What was it like growing up with Pat Cronin? 

Culture and society

While there’s a lot going on in the world of Emma Cronin, her thoughts of her brother Pat - who died after a Coward Punch - are never far away.

2022 our biggest year yet

News

2022 promises to be the biggest year yet for the Pat Cronin Foundation, with the first of our free Be Wise school presentations kickstarting a busy calendar.

New Be Wise app set to be a ‘game changer’ for safety

News

The Pat Cronin Foundation has launched an app that uses geofencing technology to help sports fans and nightclubbers make ‘wise decisions’ as they head to major sports and entertainment precincts.

Supporters turn out in force for 600 Be Wise walks across Melbourne

Events

This year’s Be Wise Walk has been a resounding success, with families throughout Melbourne taking to the streets for around 600 individual events.
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