2026 ‘Hunt for a Hero’ nominations now open
Creating safer Australian communities
through prevention based social impact
Prevention based education
Evidence-based education. No misinformation. No politics.
Just practical knowledge that helps individuals, families and communities recognise risk, build healthier relationships and prevent violence before it occurs.
Engage everyone as a part of the community solution
Our Men’s Learning Circles create safe spaces for men to connect, learn and discuss the challenges of modern life, relationships and respectful behaviour.
Celebrating our everyday Heroes changing the world
The Hunt for a Hero Awards recognise and celebrate the individuals, volunteers, professionals and community leaders working every day to reduce domestic abuse across Australia.
We’re all here for good
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Men’s Learning Circles
Supporting men to connect, learn and become positive contributors to safer communities.
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Hunt for a Hero Awards
Recognising the everyday heroes working to prevent domestic and family violence and support those affected.
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SwearTober – Join Us in Oct
Challenging harmful language and behaviours while promoting respect and positive communication.
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The HFG Podcast
haring stories, insights and conversations that amplify Australia’s prevention movement.
At Here for Good Foundation Inc, we are building a unique community-led movement to prevent family and domestic violence across Australia.
We believe lasting change happens before violence occurs.
Through education, awareness, early intervention, and community engagement, we work to address the root causes of domestic and family violence while empowering individuals, families, workplaces, and communities to be part of the solution.
Our mission is to amplify Australia’s prevention movement by fostering respectful relationships, supporting positive social change, and creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, and take action.
Together, we can create safer communities, strengthen families, and drive generational change through prevention, education, and collective action.
Domestic and family violence cannot be solved by crisis services alone.
Meet our past Hunt for a Hero Awards Winner
Pam Aulich
2024 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Sustainable Change
Pam has dedicated 15 years to volunteering, offering unwavering support to individuals and families in need. Specialising in victim support, she has worked tirelessly to provide clothing, connect families with housing and food services, and rally the surrounding community to lend a helping hand. Her efforts have created a network of care and kindness that uplifts everyone involved.
Mel Palmer
2024 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Support and Caring
Mel Palmer is a devoted mother of three children who has faced significant challenges with strength and resilience. Despite a long and difficult journey, she has remained focused on supporting her family and helping others in similar situations. She is a role model for courage and determination, working tirelessly to provide a safe and loving home for her children.
Andrea May
2024 Hunt for Hero Winner – Social Justice For All
Andrea May is the CEO and Founder of TEACH Services, a nonprofit organisation that supports survivors of domestic violence. With a background in education within South Australia, Andrea brings a deep-rooted commitment to community service and a passion for empowering others.
Elizabeth Crawley
2024 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Senior Superstar
Elizabeth Crawley is a kind and hardworking volunteer who has made a big difference in her community.
She created “Bags for Blokes”, providing homeless men with personal hygiene items to restore their dignity and pride.
Rikki Cooke
2020 Hunt for Hero Winner – Social Justice For All
As founder of not for profit organisation Treasure Boxes Inc. established in 2015 Rikki Cooke wears many hats to support the organisation’s mission to give material aid to vulnerable South Australian babies and children.
Marg McClure
2020 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Senior Superstar
Margaret (‘Marg’), at the very young age of early 70’s, has progressed through our ranks to become one of our most effective CAs in the Team. She is now our third most senior CA working a minimum of 3 days a week, 9-4, and is much loved and appreciated by the rest of our Team and respected and adored by our clients
Pam Aulich
2020 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Support and Care
Pam is an empath with a huge heart. She assists directly and indirectly (referring some people to specific services), anyone in need of help.
That can range from someone needing advice, homeless person needing toiletries and clothes, women & children leaving a DV situation, someone in the community needing food.
Colleen Hanlon
2019 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Supporting Social Jutice
Congratulations to Colleen Hanlon, our 2019 Hunt for a Hero Award winner, recognised for her unwavering dedication and quiet leadership that truly made a difference. A proud grandmother, Colleen brings warmth, wisdom and care into everything she does – whether supporting her team or spending time with her beloved grandkids.
Pam Aulich
2019 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Outstanding Support and Care
Pam is an empath with a huge heart. She assists directly and indirectly (referring some people to specific services), anyone in need of help.
That can range from someone needing advice, homeless person needing toiletries and clothes, women & children leaving a DV situation, someone in the community needing food.
Melanie Tate
2019 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Supporting Social Justice
Melanie is the driving force behind the organisation. Melanie is a compassionate, selfless and driven human being, who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty!
Melanie cares so deeply about the well-being of everyone around her and is adamant that no person should ever go without basic home resources, social interaction or self respect.
Gillian Lewis
2019 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Advocacy
Gillian Lewis has been a driving force behind Pay Your Respects, using her deep empathy and determination to create a powerful platform that honours the lives lost to family and domestic violence. As co-founder, her work has brought national attention to the human cost of DFSV, giving voice to victims and sparking important conversations about prevention and remembrance.
Rachel Zaltron
2019 Hunt for a Hero Winner – Creating Sustainable Change
Rachel Zaltron has transformed the lives of thousands of vulnerable children through her charity, Backpacks for Kids.
By providing essential items in moments of crisis, she’s offered not just practical support but a sense of dignity, safety, and hope to children entering emergency care due to family and domestic violence.
Prevention starts with informed communities, positive engagement and recognising those leading change.
Our Impact
At The Here for Good Foundation Inc, we are committed to supporting individuals impacted by family and domestic violence.
Through education, advocacy, and community empowerment, we work toward a safer, violence-free society.
Every initiative we lead is designed to inspire hope and drive lasting change.
Join us & make a difference
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Join us in the fight against family and domestic violence and empower our communities across Australia by being a sponsor, donator or simply offering goods we can use to raise valuable funds to support our journey.
Every supporter is managed and we work hard to offer reciprocal value.
Together, we can break the cycle in one generation.
Our initiatives exist to do good by our communties and by each other – celebrating those who make the world a better place.
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