A national movement
Amplifying trusted community voices to role model how men can show up, for themselves and others, to build communities free from violence.
Why Nail Polish?
Polished Man began when our co-founder, Elliot Costello, met a girl named Thea*, who had endured physical and sexual abuse at the Cambodian orphanage she grew up in. She painted his nails and upon returning to Australia, he kept a nail painted to remember her. When he learned the full extent of violence against women and children in Australia, the single polished nail sparked a movement to raise awareness and funds against violence.
Meet Our Ambassadors
Our ambassadors use their voices, platforms and lived experience to redefine strength, and inspire men to show up for themselves and other.
Alex Pearce
As captain of the Fremantle Dockers, Alex proves that real leadership isn't about dominance. It's about showing up for your team, and yourself, with care.
Mitch & Lou
Partners, parents and advocates, Mitch and Lou show that leading with honesty and care is its own kind of strength, for each other and everyone watching.
Rawson Kirkhope
At twelve, Rawson witnessed his father shoot his mother. Now he shares his story to prove vulnerability is strength, not weakness.
Jacob Carroll
Jakey knows real strength isn't measured in the mirror. He's building a fitness culture where respect and emotional honesty are the norm.
Christie Hayes
A fearless media personality with lived experience, Christie refuses to stay quiet, using her voice to fight for the women and children who need it most.
Mark Paton
A firefighter used to running toward danger, Mark knows the bravest thing a man can do is speak up against violence against women and children.
Bella Davis
Bella reminds her community that safety, healthy boundaries and love that never hurts aren't extras. They're the baseline.
Jaara Moran
A proud Yorta Yorta, Taungurung and D(T)ungutti man, Jaara helps Aboriginal men to reclaim strength and break cycles of violence through culture based healing.
Hilmi Baskurt
Hilmi is an artist who makes the internal visible, using his work to rethink masculinity and prove there's power in showing up as you are.
Lauren Dunn
Violence tried to silence Lauren. Instead it gave her a voice for change, and the courage to say enough.
Alesandro Ljubicic
For Alesandro, being a good dad means showing up emotionally and raising boys who lift others up. Change starts at home.
Clare Todhunter
As a journalist, Clare gives survivors a voice. She uses her platform to challenge silence and shift the culture.
Graeme Simpfendorfer
A Victoria Police veteran turned advocate, Graeme proves that facing what you've buried is one of the strongest things a man can do
Andrew Carpenter
Andrew fights for the people too often ignored, especially children living with violence. For him, the law means protection and dignity.
Thomas Malucelli
Thomas leads with health, mindfulness and connection, showing men that change starts with choosing to show up differently.
Dr Scott Shemer
A Melbourne obstetrician, Dr Scott brings the same care he offers his patients to building communities free from violence.
Jacob Gooden
A former Victoria Police investigator, Jacob founded SAYFE to close the gap between victims and the support they deserve.
Cameron Cliff
Awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study best-practice violence prevention globally, Cam used what he learned to co-found Capyble, working alongside survivors to prevent violence in the workplace.
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