Luke Adams says he is gravely concerned about public safety in Perth’s nightspots following two senseless one-punch attacks at the weekend, which left two men in hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 32-year-old Darlington man remains in an induced coma after an alleged assault at Subiaco’s Red Sea nightclub on Sunday morning....
Archives: May 2012
Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture – Nitestar Project
‘Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture’ Nitestar Performing Arts Program We are very excited to be working with Healthway to launch the ’Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture’ NiteStar Performing Arts Program in the Pilbara region, WA. Using a theatre-based model incorporating drama, music and peer education, the program will help guide...
How to Avoid Dangerous Situations
Unfortunately, many violent situations are a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time – but there are ways that you can avoid ending up in a dangerous situation. The Injury Control Council of WA (ICCWA) recently conducted a research project called Our Space, Safe Place, which...
The Relationship between Sport and Youth Violence
Over the years, much research has been conducted into the relationship between sport and youth violence. Due to the number of variables, such as the type of program; participants; and economic, demographic and geographic factors, results have been hard to quantify. Nevertheless, many experts believe that since sport contributes to...
Cultural Change is Possible
Tackling the growing culture of binge drinking is not an impossible task. You only have to look at the in roads that have been achieved in the campaign against tobacco. Change can be achieved. You can be a part of that change.
Imotiva Kokoda 2012 – Walk for a Cause
There is no question that the 96km trek over some of the most rugged and mountainous jungle terrain in the world is a significant challenge with amazing outcomes. Many Australian’s have completed the walk, all with their own personal reasons and outcomes. Most have found the walk incredibly humbling...
Roebourne Girls FX Group Launches
The Luke Adams Foundation would like to formally announce the following new sponsors that have come together as partners for the introduction and delivery of the Roebourne Girls FX Group: National Lifestyle Villages Pindan Contracting Australian Premium Iron – West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Pilbara Cities The Roebourne Girls FX...
Causes of Youth Violence
Did you know that in this Australia, males aged 15-24 are at the highest risk of victimization of assault? 51% of males are assaulted by a stranger, 23% of assaults are occurring in public places such as streets and footpaths and around 30% of assaults have no apparent motive. These...