Promoting respectful relationships and gender equality to stop violence against women and girls before it starts.
Sport is an integral part of Australian culture. It is woven into the fabric of the everyday lives of many Australian individuals, families and communities.
To prevent violence against women we need to have conversations and educate people where they ‘live, work, socialise and play’.
On and off the field, sport provides the environment and opportunity to set and reinforce positive community standards about respect and equality. It can challenge problematic norms, practices and structures to drive cultural change.
“We know that violence against women is preventable and needs a whole of community effort. Our partnership with SportWest means Starick’s Respectful Relationships Program can support sporting organisations to raise awareness about family and domestic violence and create playing spaces that are respectful and safe for the whole community.” - Leanne Barron CEO Starick
This initiative is proudly delivered in partnership with Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport through their ongoing commitment to the True Sport Program. Their support has been instrumental in helping us deliver programs that promote respect, equality, and positive cultural change in sport.
