Sports clubs to unite against domestic family violence
TOOWOOMBA’S sporting clubs across all codes will unite against domestic and family violence with the Not In Our Club campaign to launch next month.
The proactive anti-violence campaign, which urges sports members across all codes to recognise signs and raise awareness, was first launched two years ago in an effort to change attitudes.
It is being run by Toowoomba Together Inc, in partnership with several organisations including the police.
Darling Downs District projects officer Senior Sergeant Jason Hopgood said it was hoped sporting clubs could dedicate a game, round or fixture in honour of the message.
“Sport is a major past time for people within Toowoomba,” he said.
“We’re looking to leverage with sport to get this message out into the community.
“The message fairly open in the community but want to drive it in sports clubs.”
Clubs will be given resources and information for members to help recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, and where to get help.
Snr-Sgt Hopgood said the Not In Our Club campaign was an extension of the work already being done in various clubs, but the intention was to take the message further.
“It’s about helping people, not alienating people,” he said.
The campaign will officially launch next month.