Call Me Dad

About the Film

Call Me Dad is a story about men who have perpetrated, or are at risk of perpetrating, family violence. At stake is the safety of children and partners, the stability of families, and the power we as a society have to intervene. These men struggle to maintain intimate relationships without resorting to abuse, physical or otherwise. We follow these men over several months, as they attempt to change themselves, and heal fragile bonds with their loved ones.

"Call Me Dad is an important documentary which opens up the conversation about men’s violence and abusive behaviour.”

– Libby Davies, Chief Executive of White Ribbon Australia

"A high stakes journey."

– Graeme Blundell, The Australian

"Unmissable viewing.”

– The AU Review

"A hopeful film about men genuinely seeking to better men, partners and fathers.”

– Kylie Northover, Sydney Morning Herald

"Achingly frank documentary.”

– Susan Chenery, Sydney Morning Herald

"A world first.”

– Annika Priest, Leader

"Wiesner presents an unflinching view of the journey each man takes along the road to possible redemption.”

– Sherele Moody, News Mail

Act Now

Resources

You can either host a screening or run a workshop using the Call Me Dad using the screening pack, whether it be at your workplace, community centre or town hall. Enquire now about purchasing a CALL ME DAD screening pack.

What's in the pack?

DVD: one DVD including a 57 minute and 80 minute version of the film
Marketing Materials: to promote your event we provide digital posters, invites and a suite of social media/email graphics and trailer
Host a Screening Guide: advice on how to get the best out of your screening
Discussion Guide: for a post-film Q&A to deepen viewers’ engagement with the issues in the film.
Workshop Resources: for running professional training workshops written by a professional educator with deep expertise in family violence prevention.
Digital Clips: from the film that compliment our workshop written material.
Advocacy Resources: that will help engage people to act for positive change armed with the facts.
Advertising: we will promote your screening through the Call Me Dad website and social media pages.

Find Help

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
24 hour, National Sexual Assualt, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

MEN'S REFERRAL SERVICE 1300 766 491
Takes calls from Australian men dealing with family and domestic violence matters. http://mrs.org.au/

MENSLINE AUSTRALIA 1300 78 9978
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. www.mensline.org.au

LIFELINE 131 114
24 hour, national hotline that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

POLICE or AMBULANCE
000 in an emergency for police or ambulance

TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING SERVICE 131 450
Gain access to an interpreter in your own language (free).

KIDS HELP LINE 1800 551 800
Telephone counselling for children and young people.
E-mail and web counselling www.kidshelp.com.au

RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA
Support groups and counseling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners. 1300-364-277 or Vic (03) 9261-8700.
Website: www.relationships.com.au

Visit White Ribbon's help page to find access to more services, including relevant state based services.