The National Rugby League’s Voice against Violence program will be detailed in New England next week to help educate young men on the importance of standing up and taking action against domestic violence.
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Former Canberra Raiders player Alan Tongue, one of Tamworth’s favourite sons, will present the program alongside NRL community team leader Emily Latu and Country Rugby League’s Dennis Moran.
They will speak in Armidale on Monday and in Glen Innes and Inverell on Tuesday.
It returns to Armidale on Wednesday.
The NRL developed the initiative with Our Watch, White Ribbon, and Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia.
CRL Greater Northern Regional manager Scott Bone is thrilled the region’s young footballers will have the opportunity to be part of this positive program.
“The program targets 16 to 18-year-old youths, and Alan, in his role as an NRL ambassador, has certainly been tireless in an effort to make a difference in the community,” he said.
“Being a former country player, he always looks forward to any opportunity to come back and engage with the youth in regional areas.
“With Group 19 JRL being such a great nursery, having programs like this certainly helps the youth of the future moving forward.
“Hopefully this will be the start of many community projects within the area.”
Tongue was named ACT Australian of the Year based on his youth mentoring and anti-domestic violence work.