Community Champions

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 Shaun is the CEO of Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation, a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating employment, training, and opportunities for people across the Darwin - Daly region. With more than a decade of service to Ironbark and strong community ties, Shaun has overseen major achievements including the expansion of Indigenous employment programs, the growth of social enterprises, and the delivery of one of Australia’s only Indigenous-led Workforce Australia contracts. For Shaun, being part of THE STAND is both a personal and professional commitment. It represents a chance to honour the more than 90 women whose lives have tragically been lost to domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory since 2000, while driving real change through action. He seeks Ironbark’s Involvement as a responsibility to lead by example - creating safer workplaces, empowering communities, and standing alongside others to break the cycle of violence. Guided by the values of respect, integrity and courage, Shaun believes lasting change begins with community.

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.

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 With over 25 years of sport and recreation industry experience, including the last thirteen years working in leadership and executive positions within state and territory government sector. Through Mitch's work he has led the strategic delivery of sport and recreation at state and territory level, through the implementation of government priorities and aligned national strategies. As a former Australian Representative in Rugby Union, volunteer, coach and parent, he is pleased to support THE STAND. Supporting THE STAND means a lot to me as a father of two and married for over 30 years, I have seen first hand the impacts domestic and family violence can have on families and children. We talk about sport being a place for everyone and through sport we can instill a place of community sport and belonging. Our role is to support those that are not only impacted by DFV but teach people through sports values the impacts domestic violence and reduce harm to families.

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.

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.

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.

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.