AFL violence against women project

In acknowledgement of the contribution that all sectors can make in the prevention of violence perpetrated against women, VicHealth has established a partnership with the Australian Football League to support activity designed to prevent violence perpetrated against women, within the sport sector and the community generally.

The project will operate over 2 years to ensure that: 

• Sexual harassment policies and procedures are implemented across national, state and community football clubs.
• Organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe, supportive and inclusive environments for women are implemented in national, state and community football clubs.
• Education and training programs focusing on the development of respectful and equal relationships are developed, evaluated and implemented in national, state and community football clubs.
• A community education campaign is developed to promote respectful relationships and indicate the responsibility of men to address violent behaviour.

Publication

• Building Cultures of Respect and Non-Violence A review of literature concerning adult learning and violence prevention programs with men. Prepared by Dr Sue Dyson and Dr Michael Flood for the AFL Respect & Responsibility Program.