The National Rugby League’s Voice against Violence program is making the trip to 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 will present the program alongside NRL Community Team Leader Emily Latu and Country Rugby League’s Dennis Moran in Armidale, Glen Innes and Inverell.
The NRL developed the initiative with Our Watch, White Ribbon and Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia.
CRL Greater Northern Regional Manager Scott Bone was thrilled our up-and-coming stars in the area 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. Being a former Country Player he always looks forward to any opportunity to comeback and engage with the youth in regional areas,” he said.
“With Group 19 JRL being such a great nursery, having programmes like this certainly helps the youth of the future moving forward hopefully this will be start of many community projects within the area.”