The White Ribbon Sports Challenge Toolkit

Download a copy of the White Ribbon Sports Challenge Toolkit.

White Ribbon Day resources

If you're keen to get involved in the National White Ribbon Day campaign, wristbands, posters and other resources are available from the White Ribbon Day website. Or join the ranks of men supporting the campaign by swearing at www.myoath.com.au.

Dealing with tricky issues

Violence against women, in particular sexual violence and abuse, is a very complicated issue which must be handled with care. The White Ribbon Sports Challenge is about taking positive action to promote awareness and change in attitudes and behaviours in our sports clubs. By starting to talk about the complex issues of violence and abuse, it’s possible that some issues might come up that you may not be sure how to handle.

The best advice we can give you is to call an expert who can give you sound guidance. We’ve listed some numbers below where you can get help.
 
Some handy websites

Have a look at the websites below to find out more or get some ideas.

www.whiteribbonday.org.au - White Ribbon materials, advice, fact sheets, and more.

www.coaches-corner.org - for coaches to help inspire young boys in sports to grow into men who are respectful.
 
www.playbytherules.net.au - advice on other tricky issues within a sports club.
 
http://www.jacksonkatz.com/wmcd.html - addressing violence against women in sport.
 
www.founding-fathers.org - for fathers who want to teach and raise their boys so that violence is not part of their lives and actions.
 
www.endabuse.org - loads of campaign resources to help end violence.
 
http://www.aboutdaterape.nsw.gov.au/index.html - resources and support for people who have been assaulted by someone they know, especially young people.
 
www.xyonline.net - explores the daily issues of men’s and women’s lives, and personal and social change and masculinities.
 
 
 
 
 
Mensline Australia- 1300 789 978
24 hour support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties
 
National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Helpline - 1800 200 526
24 hour national help line for anyone experiencing domestic violence or assault
 
LifeLine - 131 114
24 hour national help line, can connect you with other services
 
Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800
Telephone counseling for children and young people
 
Canberra Men's Centre - (02) 6230 6999
Information and referral for men, including offering personal support and longer-term counselling and anger management programs. 
 
24 hour support
 
24 hour support