Sporting clubs tackle toxic racism, sexism and violence
Sporting clubs tackle toxic racism, sexism and violence
Marngrook Footy Show presenter Shelley Ware has thrown her support behind moves to tackle family violence, racism, sexism and other social issues in Australian society through sporting clubs.
A new online resource, Club Respect, was launched this month to help clubs build positive cultures — and those behind the program hope its benefits will spread to the wider community.
It has been developed by the Victorian Women’s Trust and anti-bullying and violence organisation Nirodah.
“After every major sporting event there is a spike in family violence,” Ms Ware said. “Programs like Club Respect are needed in Australia because we don’t want this to be our statistic.”