The countdown is on as renowned sculptor Deborah Halpern joins the Be Wise Art Exhibition
The Pat Cronin Foundation’s Be Wise Art Exhibition is from March 9 – April 2, 2023.
Emma Crupi
The science behind risky decisions and how teens make decisions about risk
In this article, we’ll show you how risk decision-making differs between adolescents and adults.
5 ways to help your students understand anger and aggression
In this article, we’ll show you five ways to help your students understand anger and manage their aggression.
2022 has been a landmark year for the Pat Cronin Foundation
A big thank-you to all our wonderful supporters 2022 has been a landmark year for the Foundation. We hope the video, above – which highlights the importance of our work – provides … Read more
Our poster campaign is back – this time with stronger messaging
The Pat Cronin Foundation has launched is latest poster campaign tackling social violence in 160 licensed venues across Victoria.
What is the Coward Punch and how do we put an end to One Punch attacks?
What is a Coward Punch? How do we end One Punch attacks?
Now’s the time to sign up for the Be Wise Walk
The countdown is on to the 2022 Be Wise Walk this Sunday, November 20.
AFLW star Sarah Rowe our newest ambassador
Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe is the Pat Cronin Foundation’s newest ambassador.
Do young women need to hear our Be Wise message?
Challenging outdated notions of masculinity is only part of what we cover in our Be Wise presentations and new E-learning modules for students.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
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
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.
Ex-police negotiator brings a world of experience
A victim in one of the worst police shootings in Victoria’s history, former officer Peter Eames is now an educational presenter for the Pat Cronin Foundation.
‘A message you need to hear’
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.
A giant thank-you for $75,000 raised
With over $75,000 raised, the Pat Cronin Foundation’s successful 2022 Be Wise Ball has ensured it can keep up with unprecedented demand for its educational presentations.
Is it ok to use violence to defend yourself?
Nobody ever said it would be easy to eliminate violence, and latest Pat Cronin Foundation research reveals some surprising attitudes to the issue.
Attitudes in sport need to change
The growing reality of professional sport is that it’s time attitudes to violence reflected wider society.
The Be Wise Ball is back
After several false starts due to pandemic restrictions, we’re all looking forward to the Be Wise Ball – especially Aussie pop royalty The Chantoozies.
Bendigo footballers to learn about far-reaching impacts of violence
As many as 30,000 Bendigo footballers are to become part of an anti-violence initiative the Pat Cronin Foundation is rolling out in Victoria.
Violence is never the solution
Will Smith’s behaviour at the Oscars proves violence is never the solution, according to the Pat Cronin Foundation .
Maryborough takes pro-active role in violence prevention
The Pat Cronin Foundation is set to take centre stage at a special event in Maryborough, as the community comes together in the wake of several incidents.
What was it like growing up with Pat Cronin?
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.
New Be Wise presenter tackles toxic masculinity
Knowing how to stop, breathe and say no to violence is an important life skill, says Pat Cronin Foundation’s newest Be Wise educational presenter Alan Latu.
Top response to regional Be Wise campaign
Now that the Pat Cronin Foundation is back out on the road, our visits to regional Victorian towns are receiving a great response.
Bookings for Be Wise sessions filling up fast
With pandemic restrictions easing, bookings for the Pat Cronin Foundation’s Be Wise education sessions are filling up fast.
