16 Days in WA - Agents of change

I’m motivated to play my part because I believe family and domestic violence is solvable and I want to live in a safer Western Australia for the next generation.

We can encourage more people to talk about family and domestic violence by talking about it ourselves − whether that’s in the workplace, at home or with mates.

16 Days in WA is important to me because it sees us come together as a whole community to end family and domestic violence − whether that’s businesses, community organisations or our political leaders.

I play my part by ensuring that all St John volunteers, from the top to the bottom of this amazing state, will be trained and skilled in recognising and responding to family and domestic violence.

I play my part because I want to see the world, the future without family and domestic violence. 

16 Days in WA for me means that we have an opportunity to shine the light on family and domestic violence. It’s an opportunity for us to learn, to listen, to be involved and to ensure this doesn’t get swept under the carpet.

I play my part by being a strong role model for young girls and boys.

I play my part because we can all make a difference in making sure our community is a safe space where young girls can thrive.

16 Days in WA is a chance for us to highlight the issue of violence and work towards a brighter future. 

I play my part by calling out disrespect when I hear it and role modelling positive behaviours with my teammates.

I play my part because there’s everyday things all of us can do to advocate for change.

For me, 16 Days in WA is about listening and learning and using the opportunity to educate myself.

I play my part by working with inspiring young women and creating a safe environment for everyone.

I play my part because gender-based violence is never okay.

16 Days in WA means raising awareness and creating a safe environment for everyone.

I play my part as a professional who’s worked with men and boys for the last 25 years, but also as a husband and as a father of two young boys. In all of these roles, I’ve realised the importance of the everyday interaction in driving change to prevent violence against women.

I’m motivated by an unwavering desire to end the unimaginable and ongoing harm that occurs to families right the way across our community. The decision by some people to harm those closest to them, whether that’s their partner, their family member or their children, is unacceptable and as a community we must stand together, speak out and play our part to end this harm wherever it occurs. 

I would encourage everyone to equip themselves with a better understanding of this issue and to use that understanding to agitate and advocate for change.

16 Days offers us an opportunity to access information that we might not have thought about before, to challenge ourselves to think about violence and the things we know contribute to violence differently, and to think about and reflect on what we can do in our own lives to contribute to the community’s effort to eliminate violence against women and children right across WA.

I play my part because I’m a mother and because of my own personal previous domestic violence experience.

It’s important we all play our part to keep our future generation safe and happy and to be able to have the chance to grow up in a happy, safe home with their family.

By playing your part, it shows the community and families and children that there is help and support out there and it is okay to reach out.

(16 Days in WA is important to me) because I want to encourage others who are going through domestic violence to reach out for help. And it’s okay to reach out for help. It doesn’t mean you’re weak. You’re strong, you’re a strong person and it is okay to ask for help.

I play my part by supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have experienced family and domestic violence reclaim their safety and self-worth, so they are able to move forward to live happy, peaceful and safe lives.

I play my part because I have lived experience of family and domestic violence and know how traumatic and difficult it can be. I want to be able to help women in that space to know that they’re not alone.

We can get people to talk more about family and domestic violence by bringing awareness to community through school programs, workplace training and community events.

You can play your part by simply being supportive and listening to the people in your life, contacting community organisations for help and call police if you see or hear any violence.

16 Days in WA is an important time of the year which highlights that violence against women is still happening more than ever. We must work together to stop it.

I play my part by saying no to gender-based violence. What we do and say when we see violence against women and girls matters. It’s everyone’s responsibility.

I’m motivated to play my part because I’ve got two daughters and I want them to go about their lives free of the threat of violence. I have confidence that our society can do this, but we all have to play our part.

It’s important that we respect and empower women and girls and recognise the impact that gender-based violence has on them, their families and the community. It’s time that we talk about this and that we take action together.

One of the things we can all do in daily life is to be alert and be prepared to call out violence against women and girls.

For me, 16 Days in WA is a time for deep reflection, a time to unite and take action. It’s not good enough that one in three girls and women experience some form of sexual violence at least once in their life.

I play my part by raising awareness about the need to see an end to family and domestic violence and making sure people in our community know where they can seek assistance.

Along with my teammates, we will use our platform as professional athletes to raise awareness and educate our community about family and domestic violence.

I am proud to be a part of the 16 Days campaign. If we all rise together and take action, not just during these 16 days but every single day, we can foster positive behaviours and create lasting change.

I play my part by supporting family and domestic violence services to deliver inclusive and accessible services.

I play my part because I believe that everybody has the right to access suitable and safe services when they need them.

You can play your part by creating inclusive and safe spaces and encouraging conversations about family and domestic violence. Playing your part can make a difference because it may support somebody to seek safety and live a life free from violence.

16 Days in WA is a powerful reminder that gender-based violence is still existing within our community and we need to advocate for the safety of others. 

What motivates me to play my part is, as a survivor of family and domestic violence, I want to give hope and inspiration to anyone who wants to leave an abusive relationship.

It makes a huge difference when people play their part because it starts a conversation, and a conversation could save a life. 

I encourage you to talk about family and domestic violence so those suffering know that they’re not alone.

16 Days in WA is a time when we can focus on family and domestic violence in our communities. 16 Days in WA has given me the opportunity to use my voice as a survivor to raise awareness for family and domestic violence.