Nomads Brisbane teams up to tackle domestic and family violence

Nomads Golf Club Brisbane Charity Golf Day in May 2024 will raise money for Challenge DV.

About Challenge DV

Challenge DV is not just an organisation; it’s a movement on a mission to eradicate domestic and family violence. Since 2001, the team has been steadfast in their commitment to educate, advocate, and empower individuals across various sectors to take a stand against abuse and violence. Their daily efforts contribute to creating a safer and kinder world for all.

Challenge DV x Nomads: A partnership for change

Preventing violence demands collective action, and men must be informed about how they can personally contribute. Nomads Gold Club Brisbane, in collaboration with Challenge DV, is hosting the Nomads Charity Golf Day on May 31 at Gailes Golf Club to raise funds that will be directed towards a groundbreaking initiative.

The funds raised will drive the development and implementation of a domestic and family violence education program within sporting clubs. This program aims to educate boys and men about domestic and family violence, providing them with the tools to intervene effectively. This includes recognising signs of violence, how to have safe and respectful conversations, and guiding individuals involved toward the support they need.

Why it matters

Domestic and family violence isn’t merely a problem; it’s a pressing public health issue:

● One woman loses her life every 10 days to a current or former partner.

● On average, 13 women per day are hospitalised due to assault injuries resulting from domestic and family violence.

● 2.2 million Australians have endured physical or sexual violence from a current or past partner – that’s one in 6 women and one in 16 men.

● Australian police respond to a domestic violence incident every two minutes, yet 4 in 5 women facing violence from a current partner never reach out to the police.

Beyond the personal toll, domestic and family violence takes an economic toll:

● It takes an average of seven to eight attempts and approximately $18,000 and 141 hours to leave an abusive relationship.

● In 2016, violence against women and their children cost Australia an estimated $26 billion, with victim-survivors bearing about 50% of that burden.

● It is also estimated that loss of productivity and absenteeism due to domestic violence directly costs Australian businesses more than $2 billion per year.

These staggering figures underscore the critical importance of Challenge DV’s work. Nomads Golf Club Brisbane is proud to stand alongside Challenge DV, supporting programs that instigate lasting change. Join us in making a difference through the Nomads Charity Golf Day on May 31 at Gailes Golf Club.

To book your spot in the field, or to become a sponsor, contact Brian Crisp at briancrisp21@gmail.com