Why Male-Dominated Sports Clubs Struggle to Address this?
SALT founder David Burt notes that many men still fear the potential losses that could come with bringing more women into traditionally male-dominated sports. Read more…
Sydney Morning Herald: Local sport hangs onto its precious community during Victorian lockdown
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/local-sport-hangs-onto-its-precious-community-during-victorian-lockdown-20200918-p55wzb.html
SALT Launches ‘Allies of Change’ Anti-Domestic Violence Initiative for Men in Ballarat
A new domestic violence training program is soon to be introduced in Ballarat, specifically targeting adult men. This initiative aims to raise awareness and educate participants on preventing and addressing domestic violence, fostering a safer and more supportive community.
Transforming Australian culture through sport
Content warning: This story includes discussion of suicide. Dave Burt doesn’t hesitate when asked why he founded the health promotion not-for-profit Sport and Life Training (SALT). It was while working as a sports educator in Victoria nine years ago that he received a phone call he says is seared into his memory. “Dave, we just lost…
Q&A with SALT founder and CEO, David Burt
David Burt is the CEO and founder of Sport and Life Training (SALT), a charity promoting positive mental health through partnerships with Australian sporting clubs.
Birregurra Football Club Champions Mental Health: SALT’s Scott Angove Leads Wellbeing Training
Wonderful to hear how a great footy club supports one of their own going through trauma.
SALT and Partner Research
AFL Outer East along with their partners for Leading the Change have publicly launched a Case Study detailing the achievements of our multi-strategy program since 2017. The major partnership was established to reduce stigma around mental health in our football and netball cubs, encourage clubs to seek support, prevent suicide and prevent and respond to family violence. A huge part of…