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A world first for Karate Australia and Guardian Girls Karate.
“I thought I knew what to do to protect myself, but now I realise that there’s so much I didn’t know”

A powerful reflection from a Griffith University student who has just completed the world’s first 8-week Guardian Girls Karate program in Queensland. It’s why this program matters.

As the first university in the world to partner with Guardian Girls Karate, Griffith is helping empower young women through sport at a time when Australia’s mandatory National Code requires universities to take proactive action on gender-based violence prevention and student safety. Griffith University didn’t wait to lead.

They partnered with Karate Australia to create opportunities for women and girls to access the confidence, awareness and life skills that karate can provide. A huge congratulations to all the participants and a special thank you to Griffith University, Griffith Student Guild, the World Karate Federation, Guardian Girls Karate’s Alexandria Armour and Liz Mahler for bringing this critical program to life.

This is about more than karate. It's about helping women and girls feel stronger, safer and supported at each stage of life.

🎥Watch the journey.

The Guardian Girls Karate story continues to be picked up by media across Australia — keeping the safety, confidence and empowerment of women and girls firmly in the spotlight.

GGK Australia Program Director Liz Mahler spoke with 3AW about how karate is helping women and girls build practical skills to stay safe and stand stronger.

The conversation is growing. And it matters.

The Guardian Girls Karate program received national recognition this week on ABC News, ABC Radio National and ABC iview.

Guardian Girls Karate addresses the real need for programs that help women and girls feel safer and stronger. The program is rolling out across Australia, with Griffith University delivering programs for staff and students, and Stand With Audrey bringing this work into communities and schools.

Government agencies, private corporations, councils, universities and sports clubs, this is your call to get involved. Bring Guardian Girls Karate to your female staff, students, members and communities, and help empower women and girls across Australia.

DM us or visit www.guardiangirlskarate.com.au to start the conversation, because we believe every woman and girl deserves access to skills that help her walk stronger, stand stronger and feel supported by a community around her.

Thank you to ABC Australia and ABC News for shining a light on this important work, and to our partners and participants helping grow Guardian Girls Karate across Australia.

Online story: http://bit.ly/4vu4iC0

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