- Welcome To Beyond The Narrative 2026
Think Beyond
The Narrative
Building a stronger community through compassion, support, and meaningful action. Together, we can create lasting change.
Our Story
Why Beyond The
Narrative Was Created
Beyond The Narrative was created to address an important gap in research and public awareness. While intimate partner violence continues to receive attention, limited research exists on the experiences of male victims. Our goal is to build a nonprofit dedicated to funding independent research, raising awareness, and encouraging evidence-based conversations that support every victim equally. This initiative is about asking the questions that haven’t been fully explored and helping create a stronger foundation for future understanding.
- Supporting research
- Supporting every victim
- Raising awareness
The Problem
The Problem We're
Trying To Solve
Many men experiencing intimate partner abuse remain underrepresented in research, public discussion, and available data. Without accurate evidence, it becomes difficult to understand the true scale of the issue or develop informed policies and support systems. Our mission is to help bridge this research gap through independent studies and community awareness.
- Evidence-Based Research
- Independent Analysis
- Awareness & Advocacy
A Milestone For Change
Our submission to Parliament
In 2026, Beyond the Narrative made a submission to the House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ Inquiry into the Relationship Between Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Suicide. Drawing on AIHW data and coronial review findings, our submission set out the evidence for a significant, under-recognised gap in support and data collection for male victims of DFV — and its link to suicide.
The Committee has accepted and authorised our submission for publication as formal evidence to the inquiry. You can read it in full on the official Parliament of Australia website.
Beyond the Narrative 2026
The submission is number 228 and can be found on the following link
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Our Resources
The Missing Data on Male Suicide
Domestic and family violence is usually discussed as a story about homicide. But homicide is only one of the ways it ends in death. This information guide from Beyond the Narrative 2026 (BTN2026) looks at a second, much larger pathway: suicide, and what the data shows once that pathway is properly counted. Drawing on figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network (ADFVDRN), it sets out why Australia’s data on domestic violence and male suicide has a significant, measurable gap, and what would be needed to close it. Available as a free PDF or Word download.
Beyond the Narrative 2026 Guide
A free guide from Beyond the Narrative 2026 (BTN2026) on what Australia’s domestic violence data shows, and doesn’t show, about male suicide.
FORMAT: PDF • SIZE: 2.4 MB
Why Research Matters
Reliable research is the foundation of meaningful change. By collecting evidence and supporting independent studies, we can better understand overlooked issues, improve public awareness, and encourage informed conversations that lead to stronger support systems for everyone affected by intimate partner violence.
Research Gap
Identifying areas where evidence is currently limited.
Evidence-Awareness
Raising awareness through credible research.
Policy & Advocacy
Supporting conversations that encourage positive change.
Future Solutions
Building knowledge that helps shape better support systems.
Share Your Story
If you’ve experienced intimate partner abuse, your voice matters — and it’s missing from the data. By sharing your story, even anonymously, you can help build the evidence needed to improve research, awareness, and support services. You control what you share, and your identity can remain completely anonymous.
- 🔒 100% Anonymous
- 🤖 AI Avatar Protection
- 📚 Supports Future Research
Get Help
If you’re affected by anything on this site, in a difficult relationship, or supporting someone who is, help is available.
These services are free and confidential.
If you’re in immediate danger
Call 000.
Crisis and suicide support (national, anyone)
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention, phone, text and online chat)
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7)
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 mental health support)
Support for men
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7 national telephone and online support for men with family, relationship or wellbeing concerns)
DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636 (Queensland, 9am to midnight, 7 days.
Supports men experiencing abuse or family violence, as well as men who want help to change their own behaviour)
Domestic, family and sexual violence support (all genders)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (24/7 national counselling and referral for domestic, family and sexual violence)
DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 (Queensland, 24/7)
DVConnect Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120 (Queensland, 7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
13YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support line staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters)
LGBTIQ+ support
QLife: 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight, 7 days. Anonymous peer support for LGBTIQ+ people)
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212 (24/7)
Children and young people
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (24/7, ages 5 to 25)
BTN2026 is not a crisis service. If you need to talk to someone right now, please use one of the numbers above.
Help Launch
Beyond The Narrative
We are currently raising $9,000 to officially establish Beyond The Narrative as a registered nonprofit organization. Every contribution helps us move closer to funding research, completing legal registration, building awareness campaigns, and creating a sustainable foundation for future initiatives.
Raised
Goal
$3,649
$5,000
- Nonprofit Registration
- Legal & Compliance
- Research Development
- Awareness Campaigns
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Latest Updates
Stay connected with our latest awareness campaigns, research updates, and community
initiatives through our Facebook videos.
How It Works
Share Your Story
Tell us your story. Call us or send an email, in your own words, at whatever length feels right.
Create Your Story
We write it up using AI's help, and may soften or change some details. Our team turns your call or email into a script based on what you said. Some details, such as names, locations, or specifics that could identify you or affect an ongoing legal matter, may be softened or changed so the story can be told safely.
Review for Safety
We review it for anything that still can't be safely published. We'll check the script for anything else that could identify you or create legal risk before it moves forward.
Tell It Anonymously
An AI avatar tells your story. A synthetic face and voice, never yours, delivers it on video or audio. Your real identity is never shown or used.
If you’d like to share your story, reach out at
What We Do
Future Programs
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Research Gap
Identifying areas where evidence is currently limited.
Evidence-Awareness
Raising awareness through credible research.
Policy & Advocacy
Supporting conversations that encourage positive change.
Future Solutions
Building knowledge that helps shape better support systems.
Partnerships
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Stories That Matter
Explore anonymous stories shared by our community through AI-generated avatars. Every story helps raise awareness and encourages meaningful conversations.
How We Use Real Stories, and Where AI Fits In
Every story on this site comes from a real person. Nothing is invented
or exaggerated. To protect the people who share their experience with
us, every story is told anonymously through an AI-generated avatar, a
synthetic face and voice that narrates the story on the person’s
behalf. The AI never invents anything; it’s a way of telling the story
without exposing who told it.
Every Contribution Makes A Difference
Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, partner with us, or simply share our mission, your support helps move this initiative forward. Together, we can build stronger research, increase public awareness, and create meaningful change for future generations.
Donate
BTN2026 runs on the time and pockets of a small team of three. Every dollar goes toward the research, submissions, and advocacy work that closes the data gap on domestic violence and male suicide, things like AIHW data access, printing and distributing materials, and eventually building out the support services men are currently missing out on. We’re not yet a registered charity, so donations aren’t tax-deductible at this stage, but every contribution is used directly for the cause. You can support us via GoFundMe.
Partnership
BTN2026 is a small team doing a lot with limited hands. We’re looking for people who can help with research, writing and content, admin and organisation, or advocacy and outreach. You don’t need formal qualifications, just care about the cause and reliability. If you’d like to get involved, reach out and tell us what you’re good at.
Volunteer
We’re looking to work with researchers, government agencies, other advocacy organisations, and businesses who want to help close the data gap on domestic violence and male suicide in Australia. Whether that’s sharing data, co-authoring research, supporting our parliamentary advocacy, or backing our work financially, we’re open to conversations about what a partnership could look like. Get in touch to talk it through.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Why was Beyond The Narrative created?
Beyond The Narrative was created to address gaps in research and public awareness around intimate partner violence, particularly the experiences of male victims. We aim to support independent research, raise awareness, and encourage evidence-based conversations that recognise every victim.
Why is more research needed?
Men experiencing intimate partner abuse can be underrepresented in research, public discussion, and available data. Better evidence can help improve understanding, awareness, policies, and support systems.
How can I share my story?
You can contact us by phone or email and share your experience in your own words and at whatever length feels comfortable. You can choose to remain anonymous.
How are stories kept anonymous?
Stories are reviewed for identifying details and potential legal risks. Names, locations, and other details may be changed or softened where necessary. Stories are presented using a synthetic AI-generated face and voice rather than the real person’s identity.
Where do donations go?
Funds support research, submissions, awareness work, legal and compliance requirements, and the development of future initiatives and support services.
Is Beyond The Narrative a crisis or support service?
No. Beyond The Narrative is focused on research, awareness, advocacy, and sharing lived experiences. If you need immediate help, the website directs people to appropriate crisis and domestic-violence support services.
