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The call to put tackling domestic violence front and centre
on our social agenda is being heard far and wide. Now a
partnership between the Port Adelaide Football Club and the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield is actively working on prevention.
The “Power to End Violence Youth Program” is being run
by the Club and the Council, in local schools – in fact 20
schools are set to benefit over the course of this year,
reaching 1500 students.
It aims to get students thinking about how to create strong
relationships through respect, loyalty, equality and support.
It teaches them to identify issues that lead to violence and
recognise the importance of men taking responsibility and
playing a leadership role in preventing violence against women.
Power legends Russell Ebert and GavinWanganeen present the
class alongside Club and Council staff.
Russell Ebert said, "Domestic violence, in the form of
both physical and emotional violence, is not acceptable. It’s
important to take responsibility about how we treat ourselves,
how we treat each other and how we treat women.”
GavinWanganeen added, "As a father with four daughters,
I want to contribute to making a better world for them as
they grow up.”
LeFevre High School students Aaron, Billy and Celeb are
participating in the program, and the messages appear to be
getting through loud and clear.Aaron said, "Having a better
understanding of domestic relationship is important in
developing as a person. It's important to learn about violence,
what leads to it and how we can prevent it from happening.”
Recently, Elected Members from the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield attended a workshop on theWhite Ribbon Program
to learn about the work Council staff are doing to help curb
domestic violence. Council is a strong advocate that we can
and must work towards stopping violence against women
so that all women can live in safety, free from violence and
are currently working towards becomingWhite
Ribbon accredited.
Domestic violence affects both men and woman. If you need
somebody to talk to please contact report
domestic violence contact the police on 131444 or in an
emergency call 000.
POWER TO END VIOLENCE YOUTH PROGRAM
LeFevre High School students Aaron, Billy, Caleb with GavinWanganeen and Russell Ebert