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Please join us for this significant annual event to honour those whose lives have been taken through domestic and family violence. This year's Vigil will have a focus on the impacts of domestic and family violence on children and young people, and include music from young Nukunu singer-songwriter Tilly Tjala Thomas. The event will be held in the Grounds of Government House, as follows: 5:15pm to 5:30pm - Arrival, 5:30pm - Event starts, 6:15pm - Formalities end, 6:15pm to 6:30pm - Informal connection. Please enter the grounds of Government House via the main gate on the corner of North Terrace and King William Street. Dress for an outdoor, all-weather event. Please note, you will not need to show a ticket on arrival, but we ask that you still register your attendance via the 'Reserve a spot' button to let us know how many people to expect.

PREVIEW SCREENING ANNOUNCED // LIFE COULD BE A DREAM // GOOD SHEPHERD PRESENTS – A FUNDRAISER SCREENING // Friday 8th May | 6:00PM | Palace Cinemas Prospect Park // Life Could Be a Dream // Palace Cinemas // This special event is a fundraiser in support of Good Shepherd’s work advancing financial independence and safety for women and families. A percentage of all ticket sales will directly support programs assisting women experiencing financial abuse and domestic violence. // Distributed by Maslow Entertainment, the film will be released nationally in partnership with Palace Cinemas on May 14, 2026. // ABOUT THE FILM // Life Could Be a Dream // The Burial // Bird // Described as a fractured fairytale of resilience and grace, the film follows Sarah, a forty-year-old woman standing at the threshold of a life she’s never lived. As she and her teenage son Otis navigate their way toward freedom, they confront both external threats and the mythology Sarah has long held about rescue and relationships. // Finding temporary sanctuary in a luxurious mansion she has been tasked with selling, Sarah begins to imagine a future defined by choice rather than fear. At its heart, the film explores the fierce and fragile bond between mother and son as they attempt to break cycles and redefine love on their own terms. // “My hope is that this film serves as a beacon, showing that liberation is possible — one woman and her son finding their way toward a future defined by choice rather than fear,” says director Jasmin Tarasin. // SPECIAL Q&A – May 8th // Following the screening, audiences will be invited to stay for a live Q&A featuring: // The conversation will explore the film’s themes of resilience, financial safety, and rewriting relationship narratives, alongside Good Shepherd’s frontline work supporting women to rebuild financial confidence and independence. // PRODUCTION & PARTNERSHIPS // Life Could Be a Dream // The film is proudly supported by Commonwealth Bank of Australia through CommBank Next Chapter, an initiative helping Australians experiencing financial abuse regain control of their finances and take steps toward long-term independence. // While the Men Are Away // Ten Pound Poms // AWARDS & RECOGNITION // Life Could Be a Dream // EVENT DETAILS // Description // https://youtu.be/-v0cn7XYLy8?si=R8313DEPX68gkaZH // Powered by // Tickets for good, not greed // Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity // Get tickets // Get tickets // Fri, 8 May, 6pm - 8pm AEST // Prospect SA, Australia // Pure Pictures Pty Ltd.