The united approach taken by all sporting codes across the Hastings from junior through to senior levels is the first step toward changing the culture of violence in Australia.

Moving forward, the key message about this campaign is to have the important conversations.

They start with our children, most importantly our boys. From their youth, boys need to grow up understanding that violence in any form is not the answer.

Violence is not the appropriate way to solve a problem. Violence and intimidating behaviour is no way to treat another human being - particularly one you love.

Now is the time and the Hastings has shown it’s ready.