Our Origins
NO MORE is an Aboriginal-led initiative working to prevent domestic and family violence through community-led action. It brings together men, women, Elders, sporting clubs, organisations and service providers to develop local responses that strengthen safety for women and children.
The work that became NO MORE began in 2006, when founder Dr Charlie King AM partnered with CatholicCare NT to strengthen men’s programs and support communities to address domestic and family violence. The name NO MORE and the practice of linking arms grew from conversations with Aboriginal Elders, including the call for men to stand together and say, “No more.”
What began as a campaign has grown into a year-round movement. NO MORE
works alongside communities rather than imposing solutions from outside. Through education, sport, Domestic and Family Violence Action Plans and visible community action, people are supported to identify what they can do and take responsibility for creating change.
Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
Our Journey
2026
NO MORE marks 20 years of community-led action to prevent domestic and family violence.
2025
THE STAND results in 107 Domestic and Family Violence Action Plans and more than 600 community actions in 90 days.
2021–2022
NO MORE Community Workers are introduced to strengthen locally led prevention, education and action in remote communities.
2020
A second University of South Australia evaluation further documents NO MORE’s community-led prevention work.
2018
The University of South Australia completes the first independent evaluation of the NO MORE approach.
2016
Football teams and community members link arms at the Wadeye Grand Final in a public stand against domestic and family violence.
2016
The Prime Minister, parliamentarians and community leaders link arms at Parliament House in Canberra to say NO MORE to family violence.
2013
Nightcliff Football Club develops the first NO MORE Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan.
2012
NO MORE develops the Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan model
to move organisations from awareness to practical action.
2008
Charlie travels to remote Northern Territory communities, meeting with Aboriginal men to discuss violence, child safety and community responsibility.
2006
Charlie King AM begins working with CatholicCare NT and the community- led NO MORE movement is established.
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NO MORE works with individual sporting clubs, organisations, businesses and councils to develop domestic violence action plans. Building community capacity, establishing and supporting men’s groups by engaging those that want to see social change, providing domestic and family violence education, and offering referrals to men’s behaviour change programs and counselling. The NO MORE program encompasses a dynamic process of change through developing community leadership, responsibility and action, and adapting to the needs of the community.
Underpinning the campaign is CCNT’s NO MORE Program. CCNT has been supporting the NO MORE Campaign since 2008 and it has now transitioned into a program with the support of Federal and Territory funding.
Jayne Lloyd
Director – CatholicCare NT
Our Story
Charlie King started working with Aboriginal men and communities to explore how men could take a more active role in preventing violence.
As Charlie travelled across remote communities throughout the Northern Territory, he spoke with Elders and local men about family violence, child safety and the wellbeing of families. Across many different communities, two messages were repeatedly shared:
“No more.”
“All men should link up.”
In Aboriginal communities, “no more” is a powerful expression of finality. When used in relation to violence, it is a clear call for harmful behaviour to stop. The linking of arms became a defining symbol of NO MORE. It represents people standing together, taking responsibility and making a visible commitment that violence will not be accepted, excused or ignored.
The name NO MORE honours the Elders who shared these messages and carries their voices into communities, workplaces, sporting grounds and public spaces across the Northern Territory and beyond.
Working with men to prevent violence
NO MORE recognises that men have an essential role in preventing domestic and family violence. Men are responsible for the majority of violence against women, which means men must also be part of changing the attitudes, behaviours and social conditions that allow violence to continue.
This does not mean that every man uses violence. It means every man can contribute to creating safer families, relationships, workplaces, sporting clubs and communities. Our work focuses on responsibility, leadership and action. We support men to challenge harmful behaviour, have honest conversations, influence other men and become positive role models within their families and communities.
Aboriginal-led and for everyone
NO MORE was developed through conversations with Aboriginal men, Elders and communities, and Aboriginal leadership remains central to our identity and approach. However, domestic and family violence is not an Aboriginal issue. It affects people across every culture, location and socioeconomic group.
NO MORE works in urban, regional and remote communities and welcomes anyone committed to making families and communities safer. Aboriginal women and children experience domestic and family violence at disproportionately high rates. For this reason, much of our work focuses on Aboriginal communities while recognising that local people already hold knowledge, strengths and solutions. We do not enter communities assuming we have all the answers.
We listen, build relationships and support communities to explore, identify and lead their own responses.
From awareness to action
NO MORE began as a public awareness campaign, using sporting partnerships,
community events, education, linking-arms activities and visible messages to encourage people to speak up against violence.
Today, NO MORE is both a movement and an established prevention program
delivered in partnership with CatholicCare NT. The campaign creates awareness, starts conversations and brings people together. The program helps communities and organisations turn that commitment into practical action.
NO MORE works alongside communities and organisations to build the knowledge, confidence and local leadership needed to prevent violence.
Our work includes:
– supporting organisations and communities to develop Domestic Violence Action Plans;
– delivering domestic and family violence education;
– establishing and strengthening men’s groups;
– facilitating community-led conversations;
– working through sport to engage men, families and young people;
– supporting NO MORE Rounds, linking-arms activities and community events;
– developing local leadership and prevention capacity; and
– connecting people with men’s behaviour-change programs, counselling and
specialist support services.
Our approach is flexible and responsive. We work with each community or organisation to identify actions that are realistic, relevant and sustainable.
Creating long-term change
Domestic and family violence cannot be prevented through a single campaign, event or training session. Changing deeply embedded attitudes, behaviours and social norms takes time. It requires consistency, education, trusted relationships, local leadership and ongoing action.
For two decades, NO MORE has walked alongside communities across the Northern Territory—listening, learning, linking people together and supporting them to act.
Our message is simple:
Violence is preventable.
Everyone has a role to play.
Link up and say NO MORE.
OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
AND SUPPORTERS
Community Champions
In every community setting there are a group of people who want to make change. To make their neighbourhood, community, sporting club or workplace a safe space for all.
NO MORE cannot achieve our goals alone and that's why we "LINK UP" with all parts of community: men and women, individuals and organisations. Together we can make the biggest difference.
Our goal is to identify champions of change who we can support to mobilise their own circle of influence. The people on this page are those champions. They want to see a difference in their community and they are prepared to help their communities make the change.
We heed your call.
Community Champion for THE STAND Holly is a saltwater woman committed to transforming systems through cultural strength, truth-telling, and relational care. As a lived experience leader in Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) and mental health, she bridges advocacy, healing, and education across communities and systems—from early childhood education and cultural revitalisation to survivor-led systemic reform. Holly believes that the most powerful change grows from patience, truth, and hope. Her work centres language, safety, and strength, walking alongside communities to advocate for new, culturally grounded pathways to healing. Through her leadership, Holly is changing the story for generations to come.
THE STAND Community Champion Marcus is a proud Aboriginal leader with many years of experience in cricket and community sport, including a fixture of NT Cricket for more than 15 years. Currently the Sports & Recreation Manager at Kalano Community Association, he runs youth-focused programs that blend sport with cultural pride across the Katherine region. A level 1 accredited umpire and former player, Marcus is one of the few accredited Aboriginal umpires in Australia and was named Cricket Australia’s National Community Match Official of the year in 2021. He plays a key role in running major events like the Imparja Cup and NT community cricket carnivals, and actively uses sport to drive social change, including many years working with the NO MORE Campaign.
Community Champion for THE STAND After more than three years working in Northern Territory sports administration and over 30 years of involvement in sport across Australia, Tony is proud to serve as a Community Champion for THE STAND. As General Manager of NRL NT since 2022, and previously Operations Manager for NRL WA, he has had the privilege of working closely with a wide network of sporting bodies, government, councils, community clubs, associations and corporate partners to help shape safe, inclusive, and respectful sporting environments.
To Tony, THE STAND is more than a campaign it’s a personal and professional commitment to challenge unacceptable behaviours and help end domestic and family violence in our communities. Sport has the power to influence attitudes and drive change. By taking THE STAND, he’s not just representing Rugby League; he’s standing for every player, volunteer, official and family who deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported on and off the field.
THE STAND Community Champion Richard is the General Manager for INPEX in the Northern Territory, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s community engagement and energy transition strategies. With over two decades of experience in the energy sector, Richard has held leadership roles both Internationally and locally within INPEX, Chevron Australia, AMEC Natural Resources, and Clough Limited. Richard has worked on both onshore and offshore projects, including Ichthys LNG and the Gorgan Project, and brings deep expertise across construction, operations, major maintenance shutdowns, drilling, and logistics.
A long-time advocate for regional developmnent, Richard is proud to be part of the Northern Territory’s economic and social fabric. He champions INPEX’s commitment to local employment, education and training programs, and Indigenous empowerment initiatives. Under his leadership, INPEX has strengthened its partnerships with Darwin-based contractors, businesses, and community groups. THE STAND is more than a campaign, it’s a movement driven by community, calling for real, lasting change.
Bobby Nunggumajbarr is an Aboriginal Community Leader of Ngukkur, including the chair of Yugul Mangi Corporation. Bobby is a big supporter of NO MORE Thanks Bobby for your support and we look forward to working more with you to keep families safe in Ngukkur.
Roslyn Frith is a Gurindji Traditional Owner and wants to see her community be safe. Roslyn wears many hats in Kalkarindji including leading the Night Patrol, previously the Chair of the Katherine West Health Board and is a recognised artist.
Jordann Hickey was the first player from Central Australia to be drafted to the AFLW. Jordann is a product of the NT Thunder and Pinktails women’s teams and wants domestic and family violence to stop. Jordann was back in Alice Springs and wanted to show her support for what we do.
Jakamarra Nelson was one of the first men that NO MORE founder, Charlie King, spoke to back in 2006 when he was travelling to remote communities. Harry was one of the men that said “no more, no more” – for these men it means ” we don’t want it, take it away, we don’t need it”. Years later we are still heading this call.
Roslyn Frith is a Gurindji Traditional Owner and wants to see her community be safe. Roslyn wears many hats in Kalkarindji including leading the Night Patrol, previously the Chair of the Katherine West Health Board and is a recognised artist.
