- Cook Government releases new 16 Days in WA Sports Pledge video featuring top athletes and leaders
- Sports Pledge harnesses power and influence of sport at grassroots to champion respect for women
- Video delivers powerful call to action during the campaign running 25 November to 10 December
- Cook Government committed to building safe and inclusive communities
The Cook Government has today released a powerful new video featuring some of the State's top athletes and leaders pledging to play their part to help end family and domestic violence.
Netball WA, Rugby WA, NRL WA, WA Football, Football West, Athletics West, Hockey WA, Tennis West, Volleyball WA, WA Cricket and Gymnastics WA have come together to be featured in the 16 Days in WA Sports Pledge video, sending the clear message that violence has no place in the community, on or off the field.
Last month the sports joined Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovksi, and Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti, to sign the 16 Days in WA Sports Pledge and commit to building a culture of respect by standing up for safety and calling out violence.
This Cook Labor Government initiative recognises the powerful role athletes and the sporting sector can play in influencing the wider community, importantly men and boys, to help address the scourge of family and domestic violence.
Now in its ninth year, the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women campaign, runs from 25 November to 10 December and continues to grow in strength.
While the message for 2025, 'Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part', calls on all Western Australians, for the first time, this year, the focus is on men and boys championing respect for women and taking positive action to support the campaign across the State.
To watch the 16 Days in WA Sports Pledge video, visit www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/16-days-wa-sports-pledge-video
For more information on how to play your part, visit www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/16-days-wa
As stated by Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence MinisterJessica Stojkovski:
"I'm proud to release this powerful video showcasing our State's top athletes and officials pledging to play their part to help end family and domestic violence.
"Athletes are role models both on and off the field. Their pledge sends the clear message that violence has no place in our homes, clubs or communities.
"We all have a part to play in helping to end family and domestic violence to help build safer and more inclusive communities. I encourage Western Australians to play their part and stand up and call out harmful behaviours and attitudes that lead to violence against women and children."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Sport brings Western Australians together and it has the power to shift culture, shape values, and drive change.
"Every one of us has a role to play in fostering respect, safety, and equality, whether on the field, in our clubs, or in the stands.
"I encourage all sporting organisations, athletes, volunteers, and supporters across Western Australia to join this effort and do what they can to end domestic violence."
