Elevate Strategic

🚨 Taking Action on Gambling Harm and Domestic Violence 🚨

I’m proud to be involved in the 16 Days in WA campaign, driving change in culture, behaviour, and attitudes that lead to violence against women and children.

Through my work with Australia’s largest community-based football leagues, we’re seeking to combat domestic violence by addressing one of the key drivers of physical and financial abuse — problem gambling.

Next year, the gambling harm reduction program will be delivered through the Perth Football League, led by Andrew Dawe, alongside Jason Reddick at the VAFA HQ, and the Adelaide Footy League, led by John Kernahan

This initiative leverages the unique influence of football coaches on young men — often stronger than that of friends, teachers, or even family — to foster positive change.

Here are some confronting realities:
💰 Australians spend more per capita on gambling — $1,555 annually — than any other country.
💔 Gambling harm costs Australia $7 billion annually.
🛑 Problem gambling is a societal epidemic, just like domestic violence. It targets the vulnerable and thrives as a lucrative industry.

Let’s all play our part in stopping family and domestic violence. Together, we can create safer communities for everyone.

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