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Graham House facilitates Men’s Behaviour Change programs in Murgon, Kingaroy and Nanango<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

The horrific deaths of Brisbane woman Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her estranged husband in 2020 shocked the nation.<\/p>\n

In June this year, the Coroner’s Court delivered the finding of an inquest into their deaths.<\/p>\n

Among the recommendations made by Deputy State Coroner Jane Bentley was that the State Government “provide funding for men\u2019s behaviour change programs, both in prisons and in the communities, as a matter of urgency”.<\/p>\n

The South Burnett is one area fortunate enough to have a funded Men\u2019s Behaviour Change program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graham House Community Centre facilitates “Stop the Cycle” Men\u2019s Behaviour Change programs throughout the South Burnett under the umbrella service, “Older Wiser Stronger”.<\/p>\n

A Graham House spokesperson said “Stop the Cycle” was funded by Department of Justice and Attorney-General to work with men over the age of 17.<\/p>\n

It operates according to set standards and requirements developed from current research into domestic and family violence.<\/p>\n

“The program is evidence-based and makes use of best-practice principles for assisting men to change the attitudes and beliefs which drive abusive behaviour,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

Programs are run in Murgon, Kingaroy and Nanango.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graham House Community Centre receives referrals for both mandated and volunteer clients from courts, Corrections, Child Safety, police, lawyers and other organisations.<\/p>\n

Men can also self-refer if they recognise their need to change.<\/p>\n

The program runs for 18 weeks and requires a commitment to attend every session.<\/p>\n

“Through the program, men learn how their abusive and violent behaviour works to create and maintain their control over their partners and families,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“Men learn how to take responsibility for their behaviour and choices and how to develop healthy relationships.”<\/p>\n

The “Older Wiser Stronger” team at Graham House consists of counsellors, a social worker and a psychologist who work together to offer support to men who have used abusive or violent behaviours.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you, or someone you know is affected by domestic or family violence, you can call:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n