A NO LAUGHING MATTER Film Screening & Panel Event

For too long, intrafamilial child sexual abuse (incest) has remained hidden behind closed doors, protected by secrecy, shame, fear, and disbelief. It is one of the most challenging and confronting issues facing our society. That is why we are bringing this issue out of the shadows and refusing to stay silent.

Join us for a screening of the short film Not Even A Mouse which powerfully captures the family dynamics that so often enable and conceal abuse, even when it occurs in plain sight. Following the film, a special guest panel will explore how families, professionals, and everyday Australians can help create a culture of protection, accountability, and prevention.

A NO LAUGHING MATTER Film Screening & Panel Event

Thursday 16th July

Canva: 110 Kippax St, Surry Hills

Doors open: 5:30pm. Starts at 6:00pm

Panel Moderator: Jane Caro (Journalist, Author, Lecturer)

Panelists: 

• Melissa Holmes (CEO Stepping Out)

• Yumi Lee (CEO Older Women's Network)

• Grace Tame (Former Australian of the Year & listen to Grace's latest project "Autistic AF" podcast series). 

• Zoe Carides ("Not Even A Mouse" Filmmaker)

Special Guest Comedian: Chris Ryan

MC: Tanya Lee (Founder of the CorriLee Foundation & Creator of the No Laughing Matter podcast series)

This is an opportunity to come together as a community and challenge the stigma that keeps this issue hidden. When communities are informed and willing to speak openly about the realities of child sexual abuse, we are better equipped to recognise the warning signs, support those affected, and take meaningful action to prevent harm before it occurs.

General Admission: $40 / Concession: $30

Tickets include refreshments & beverages

Limited seats available. Get tickets now before they sell out!

5.30pm Arrival/mingling and snacking

6.00pm Event officially commences

6.15pm Film screening

6.30pm Panel discussion

7.30pm Raffle Draw

8:00pm Event ends

Creating safer futures for children requires courage from all of us. Courage to learn, courage to listen, and courage to have difficult conversations. Every child deserves to grow up safe, valued, and protected. By showing up, engaging in the conversation, and becoming part of the solution, you can help create lasting change for future generations.

CorriLee/No Laughing Matter proudly supports the phenomenal work of Stepping Out https://www.steppingout.org.au/

Stepping Out is a specialist service supporting adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We use clinical expertise to connect survivors so they feel heard, believed and less alone.

Follow Stepping Out on instagram: @steppingoutprogram

No Laughing Matter podcast shares the real-life stories of incest, written by survivors and narrated by prominent public figures chosen by the storytellers themselves. Some of the narrators include: Denise Scott, Jennifer Byrne, Gia & Zoe Carides, Hugo Weaving, Adam Hills, Rebecca Gibney, Chrissie Swan, Paul McDermott, Rev Bill Crews, Wendy Harmer, Richard Fidler, Sandra Sully, Jess Hill, Benjamin Law, Grace Tame and many more. https://www.nolaughingmatter.org.au/

Follow the No Laughing Matter Podcast on instagram: @nolaughingmatterau