Marshall White is proud to be a major supporter of this year’s Stand Up in September, an important community event advocating against family violence. Hosted by You Matter, a Victorian charity that assists women and children rebuilding their lives after family violence, the second annual event will be held on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at Hotel Collingwood.
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This powerful evening invites men across Melbourne to join a conversation that matters. Held in the lead-up to AFL finals season — a period when family violence incidents sadly tend to rise — Stand Up in September is a call to show up, speak up, and be part of the solution.
Marshall White CEO Simon Jovanovic has been named as one of the event’s ‘Top 8’, a group of eight influential male leaders who have pledged to take a visible stand against family violence. Recognised for his role in the business community, Simon joins leaders including Carlton Football Club CEO Brian Cook to raise awareness and inspire other men to act. Marshall White Director and Auctioneer Nicholas Brooks, along with team members from across the business, will also attend, with Nicholas leading the live auction to raise vital funds on the night.
The event will feature keynote speaker Tarang Chawla, a respected advocate, writer and Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Tarang’s dedication to ending violence against women stems from personal tragedy and drives his work through initiatives such as Not One More Niki, his acclaimed podcast There’s No Place Like Home, and his advisory roles with both state and federal governments on family violence reform and gender equality.
This year’s Stand Up in September forms part of a wider campaign to inspire accountability and awareness across Melbourne. In partnership with the Carlton Football Club’s Carlton Respects initiative, You Matter is creating space for men to lead change one conversation at a time.
By attending, you will help support You Matter’s work, furnishing fully equipped homes for women and children escaping family violence. Since its inception in 2019, You Matter has grown from supporting one woman’s relocation to helping multiple families across Melbourne each month, creating ‘Havens’ that offer safety, dignity, and the chance to begin again.
Join Tarang Chawla, the Carlton Respects team, and the Marshall White community for an evening of purpose and impact. Be part of a movement that can change lives.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Hotel Collingwood, 376 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Tickets: shoutforgood.com/fundraisers/suis2025
Show up. Stand up. Together, we can make a difference.
