Published on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 1:48:00 PM

On 16 September 2026, GOS staff from the “We Can Together” Men’s Behaviour Change Program proudly opened a new nook exhibition of participants’ artwork at the Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery this week.

Pictured: Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery

“We Can Together: Men’s Stories Through Art” showcases the raw and personal journeys of men who have been referred to the program for using violence and control in intimate and family relationships.

“We Can Together” is a 10-week brief intervention program designed to hold men accountable for harmful behaviour, keep women and children safe, and connect families into culture and country.

The exhibition aims to draw attention to the issue of family and domestic violence in Carnarvon, which continues to disproportionately affect Aboriginal women.

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Program Facilitator, Carmen Reilly, said that while the exhibition shares hopeful and inspiring stories of men’s behaviour change, the real impacts of violence on women and children must not be forgotten.

“We’re not trying to put men who have used violence on a pedestal. Participants are referred to us because they have done genuine harm to their loved ones. Change is not easy, but these paintings show that help is out there, and most importantly, that change is possible.”

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Program Coordinator, Kameli Rova, has seen first-hand the benefits of painting and storytelling for men in the program.

“Most of the men haven’t painted before and think they can’t do it. But as they go along in the program, the pennies start dropping and it all comes out in the artwork. The paintings speak for themselves.”

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Pictured: GOS team at Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery

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Visitors to the exhibition can also take part in a drawing activity reflecting on what makes an equal relationship.

The exhibition runs until 15 October.

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