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Ex-cricket star Michael Slater plans a surprising new career move after a domestic violence conviction shattered his life and career
- Michael Slater Turns His Attention To Becoming A Mental Health Consultant
- Slater was convicted in court on Wednesday for domestic violence offenses
- He contacted ex-girlfriend Melanie Livesey over 100 times
- Slater is considering a move to Noosa, Queensland to start a career as a consultant
- Two other women came forward and claimed that Slater was mentally abusing them
With his personal life and career as a commentator in tatters, retired Australian cricketer Michael Slater is working to reinvent himself as a mental health counselor.
The former cricketing great has reportedly been eyeing a move to the Queensland holiday town of Noosa and plans to become a consultant following his domestic violence conviction.
On Wednesday, the 52-year-old – who played 74 games on the baggy green for a lengthy stint in the commentary field – was convicted of habitual assault, violating a restraining order and two other offenses against a woman.
Magistrate Robyn Denes said the violation involved known aspects of domestic violence, allegations of infidelity, demands to see phones, restrictions on who she could meet and speak to, and threats of self-harm.
He was labeled a ‘domestic abuser’ when it was revealed he donned girlfriend Melanie Livesey’s hoodie, causing her to fall on a couch in April.
Slater then attempted to email, text, and call her more than 100 times, violating a domestic violence order.
He was sentenced to two years in prison to be served in the community.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater is working to become a mental health counselor in Noosa while continuing his own treatment. Pictured, during his commentary career with the Seven Network
The former cricketing great wants to reinvent himself in the Queensland holiday town of Noosa by becoming a counselor, following his conviction for domestic violence involving ex-girlfriend Melanie Livesey
It comes as two other women called Emily and Anna said The age the behavior he displayed towards his ex-girlfriend Melanie Livesey was the same as they experienced.
“I could just add my name to this woman’s experience,” Anna said.
‘It’s exactly the same behaviour. It’s horrible that this is going on and that more people are getting hurt.’
The women say Slater controlled them and remained afraid of him, which is why they wanted their identities to remain anonymous.
The court heard that Slater – who appeared via video link from a rehabilitation center in Sydney – spent more than 100 days in rehab facilities in Sydney and Noosa.
Then it was revealed that Slater was planning to return to Noosa for his next round of court-sanctioned treatments to deal with his alcohol and addiction issues.
It comes as two other women named Emily and Anna told The Age that the behavior he exhibited towards his ex-girlfriend Melanie Livesey was the same as they experienced
The former Australian batsman’s plans to return to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast are not just for his recovery, but also out of a desire to become a mental health counselor.
With his career in media almost over, he has shifted his focus to mentoring others struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
A source close to Slater said he has already signed up to be a counselor at a facility and plans to move to the Sunshine Coast, the report said. The Daily Telegraph.
The former Australian batsman is currently being treated at Bronte House in Sydney.
Noosa has become a popular destination for health and wellness retreats and is home to numerous private rehabilitation clinics, including Noosa Confidential, Noosa Private Hospital and We Help Ourselves at Nambour.
The former Australian batter’s plans to return to Noosa are not just for his recovery, but also out of a desire to become a mental health counselor (pictured is Noosa Confidential – a private mental health facility)