The NRL's Voice against Violence program has received a boost with the Australian Government committing $100,000 to help the game deliver the program to every local rugby league club in Fiji.
The commitment follows Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's recent visit to Fiji for the PM's XIII clashes in Suva last week.
One of the key off-field social messages of the PM's XIII trip focused around promoting awareness and prevention of violence against women and children.
#Australia will work with the @NRL to expand the Voice Against Violence program in #Fiji, partnering with Fiji @CommsFWCC to empower men & women to speak out & take action against domestic violence. We’re working with #Pacific partners to end violence against women & children. pic.twitter.com/WtRhnUu7rm
— Marise Payne (@MarisePayne) October 17, 2019
Leading NRL players including Australian internationals Jake Trbojevic, Tyson Frizell and Ben Hunt helped spread the message during their school and community visits whilst in Fiji.
The women's team, led by PM's XIII captain Karina Brown, also attended local communities to help deliver the program.
[Source:NRL]
