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Left Write Hook Wyndham
Oct 11
Left Write Hook Wyndham

Our flagship 8-week program incorporating boxing and creative writing, designed and delivered by lived-experience survivors, is coming to Mildura.

Left Write Hook Men's pilot
Oct 17
Left Write Hook Men's pilot

We are proud to be piloting our first Left Write Hook men’s program thanks to the generous support of Wyndham City, Black Dog Boxfit and Goddess Cleaning Group.

Kyneton Town Hall Q&A screening
Nov 20
Kyneton Town Hall Q&A screening

Macedon Ranges Shire Council presents a special free Q&A screening of Left Write Hook for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Steps towards Healing: A community event for survivors and allies
Dec 14
Steps towards Healing: A community event for survivors and allies

A free, inclusive and accessible community walk at Royal Park. Open to victim-survivors, allies and supporters of all genders, bodies and abilities. Limited tickets available.

Left Write Hook Sunshine Coast
Feb 7
Left Write Hook Sunshine Coast

Our flagship 8-week program incorporating boxing and creative writing, designed and delivered by lived-experience survivors, is coming to the Sunshine Coast.

Left Write Hook Preston
Mar 7
Left Write Hook Preston

Our flagship 8-week program incorporating boxing and creative writing, designed and delivered by lived-experience survivors, is coming to Preston.

Left Write Hook Port Phillip
Apr 11
Left Write Hook Port Phillip

Our flagship 8-week program incorporating boxing and creative writing, designed and delivered by lived-experience survivors, is coming to Port Phillip.

Left Write Hook Whitehorse
Apr 11
Left Write Hook Whitehorse

Our flagship 8-week program incorporating boxing and creative writing, designed and delivered by lived-experience survivors, is coming to Whitehorse.

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Upcoming 2026 programs
Upcoming 2026 programs

We’re excited to announce that we now have confirmation for upcoming programs to support more survivors in their recovery. In 2026 we’re coming to Sunshine Coast, Preston, Port Phillip and Whitehorse.

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Stronger together: Kinetic + Left Write Hook
Stronger together: Kinetic + Left Write Hook

Last year, Kinetic joined our community of supporters with a $10,000 donation and ast week, we had the chance to return the favour by delivering an abridged Left Write Hook workshop to Kinetic’s team, giving them the opportunity to see and feel what our participants experience.

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Steps towards healing: A community event for survivors and allies
Steps towards healing: A community event for survivors and allies

We’re very excited to present our very first community event in Melbourne happening next month!

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Finalist for the Shaping Australia Awards 2025
Finalist for the Shaping Australia Awards 2025

We’re so proud to share that our founder, Dr Donna Lyon, has been named a finalist for the Community Champion Award in the 2025 Shaping Australia People’s Choice Awards.

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2025 DDCA Award Winners!
2025 DDCA Award Winners!

We’re delighted to share that Dr Shannon Owen and Dr Donna Lyon have been awarded the Distinguished Innovation in Creative Arts Award at the 2025 DDCA Awards.

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Left Write Hook Program is Coming to the Sunshine Coast
Left Write Hook Program is Coming to the Sunshine Coast

Left Write Hook program is coming to the Sunshine Coast. EOIs now open.

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Left Write Hook documentary goes global
Left Write Hook documentary goes global

We’re thrilled to share that the Left Write Hook documentary has secured international distribution through Jambika Docs.

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Limited places remaining for Wyndham programs - get in quick!
Limited places remaining for Wyndham programs - get in quick!

We’re excited to be returning to Wyndham this October with two community programs including our first ever men’s pilot program. Limited places remaining - sign up today!

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Watch Left Write Hook at a cinema near you

Limited sessions and tickets remaining. Don’t miss your last chance to see the award-winning Left Write Hook documentary on the big screen.

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