The South Australian Government through the Office for Women partnered with Gravitate Consulting to codesign a Respectful Club Environments Program, to be delivered in sporting clubs in South Australia.
This program highlights the importance of gender equality, challenging stereotypes, and empowers participants to actively support others in promoting respectful behaviour.
The program aims to ensure the next generation of female champions can rise through the ranks with support and respect equal to their male counterparts, and that all women and girls can enjoy playing, coaching or administrating sport.
This partnership motivated the development of a broader platform of education for the community across corporate organisations, schools and community groups.
Raiise aligns its mission to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #5: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
1 in 3
women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15
1 in 5
women have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15
1 in 4
women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner
68% of women
who had children in their care when they experienced violence, stated their children had also experienced violence
On average,
one woman is killed by an intimate partner every 7 days.
Rates of violence
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women experience violence at higher rates than
non-indigenous women.
Department of Social Services
where respectful relationships thrive.
Our brand values are: empowerment, respect, innovation, inclusiveness, integrity and kindness. These values all intrinsically link to respectful relationships which forms the heart of our brand.
If anyone was to draw a relationship or two people in a relationship, the result will inevitably be in the form of two stick figures standing side by side, this is where the idea for the double i was born.
The correlation between this illustrative visual and the impactful repetition of the letter ‘i’, presented as… ii is a simple typographic which emulates two people standing side by side, neither male nor female, no hierarchy or rank, no chain of command, just two figures standing together, promoting a message of unity, harmony, strength and equality.
This powerful visual representation aligns seamlessly with our program’s objectives of highlighting the importance of gender equality, challenging stereotypes, and empowering participants to actively support others in promoting respectful behaviour.
Charli Grant
Brand Ambassador
Charlotte Grant, known as Charli, was born on September 20, 2001, in Adelaide, South Australia. With her speed and tenacity, she began her career at Adelaide United before moving to Sweden, where she played for FC Rosengård and Vittsjö GIK. In 2024, Charli made an exciting move to the Women’s Super League in England, joining Tottenham Hotspur.
On the international stage, Charli debuted with the Matildas in 2021 and has represented Australia at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A memorable highlight was scoring her first international goal against England in 2023.
At 23, Charli has built an impressive resume, but she's just getting started. Her passion for football, combined with her down-to-earth personality, makes her the kind of teammate everyone wants on their side. She’s excited to continue growing at Spurs and with the Matildas!
Arman Abrahimzadeh
Brand Ambassador
Arman Abrahimzadeh is a domestic violence prevention advocate and an experienced Board Director, having served on a number of not-for-profit Boards in South Australia including Zahra Foundation Australia, of which he is also a Co-Founder.
Arman was elected as a Councillor in the City of Adelaide in 2018 and served as the Deputy Lord Mayor in 2022. In addition to his work in community housing and the City of Adelaide, Arman is currently the Presiding Member of the City of Unley Council’s Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee and also a member of the Advisory Group to the SA Royal Commission into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence.
As an advocate for the prevention of family and domestic violence, Arman speaks on the topic of healthy relationships and early warning signs in abusive relationships at schools, workplaces, prisons and conferences.
Ross Wait
Raiise Director
Ross has a background in Applied Science – Recreation Planning, Management, Teaching and Learning, and a passion for sport and community engagement. Ross has extensive national and international experience supporting corporate businesses, government, universities, schools, and sports clubs to drive positive social change. Ross is also a key advocate for Gender Equality and the prevention of violence against women and girls having served on the Zahra Foundation Australia board for many years. Ross and friends raised $65k for the Zahra Foundation Australia and trekked the Kokoda Track. In 2019, Ross was recognised for his outstanding work on this campaign and awarded an Outstanding Service to Community Award and nominated for Citizen of the Year. Ross has also served on several sporting and community organisation boards.
Ross created his own business in 2021, Gravitate Consulting, which supports businesses to impact the community on a large scale by designing and implementing social impact strategies and initiatives. The Raiise initiative was born through Gravitate.
Charlotte Davis
Raiise Community Program Coordinator
Charlotte has always had a passion for sport, as well as a strong social conscience and motivation to serve the community. Charlotte has been a Paramedic for 15 years, and has circled back to her passion for sport, and community service to work as Community Program Coordinator of the Raiise Program. After seeing the impacts of violence and inequality in the community on the front line, it was time to change her lens and make a change through education and empowerment.
Charlotte has served on community boards, volunteers at her children’s sporting clubs and is currently a participant in the Marjorie Jackson Nelson Centre for Women’s Sport Program.
Isabel Hodgson
Raiise Facilitator
Isabel is a professional soccer player with nearly a decade of experience at the highest levels of the sport. Isabel is deeply committed to advocating for women's equality in sports, particularly in soccer. She believes that women deserve equal facilities, support, and pay, and she is determined to use her platform to drive change. Isabel is also a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, leading Adelaide United out onto the field as captain for the first-ever A-League Pride game. Her experiences have shown the disparities that exist, and she is passionate about creating a more equitable environment for future generations of female athletes. By participating in programs that address domestic violence and women's equality in sport, Isabel aims to contribute to a society where all women can thrive both on and off the field.
Cindy Flower
Raiise Facilitator
As a Change Management Consultant, Cindy is passionate about making workplaces great places to work. Cindy has a long career in building cultures based on respect, equality and trust – whether in government, private or sporting organisations. With a background in Human Resources, she knows the benefits of creating organisations where everyone feels valued, included and respected. Being a Raiise facilitator is not a job for Cindy – it is an opportunity to make a difference in our societal norms and create a safer and fairer life for women.
Jason Rivett
Raiise Facilitator
Jason has worked in the sporting industry for over 15 years, spanning SANFL, Volleyball SA and the AFL, currently working in local government and running his own business.
Jason has coached AFL talent pathways for 14 years with 7 years in the State Girls program and most recently, in 2023, led the SA State U18 Girls to claim the AFLWU18 National Championships, going undefeated.
Jason is passionate about equality and ending violence against women. Raiise provides the platform to educate the community on equality and ending violence against women.
Nick Dawson
Raiise Facilitator
Nick has a background in education and community work. More and more, he’s been motivated to connect with local communities and groups in spaces that are important to them, such as sporting clubs.
Nick was motivated to join the Raiise program because he sees gender equality as a vital part of achieving an equitable society. Sporting clubs are a hub for the local community, and it is important that everyone feels welcome, safe and supported to participate.
Charli Grant
Brand Ambassador
Charlotte Grant, known as Charli, was born on September 20, 2001, in Adelaide, South Australia. With her speed and tenacity, she began her career at Adelaide United before moving to Sweden, where she played for FC Rosengård and Vittsjö GIK. In 2024, Charli made an exciting move to the Women’s Super League in England, joining Tottenham Hotspur.
On the international stage, Charli debuted with the Matildas in 2021 and has represented Australia at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A memorable highlight was scoring her first international goal against England in 2023.
At 23, Charli has built an impressive resume, but she's just getting started. Her passion for football, combined with her down-to-earth personality, makes her the kind of teammate everyone wants on their side. She’s excited to continue growing at Spurs and with the Matildas!
Arman Abrahimzadeh
Brand Ambassador
Arman Abrahimzadeh is a domestic violence prevention advocate and an experienced Board Director, having served on a number of not-for-profit Boards in South Australia including Zahra Foundation Australia, of which he is also a Co-Founder.
Arman was elected as a Councillor in the City of Adelaide in 2018 and served as the Deputy Lord Mayor in 2022. In addition to his work in community housing and the City of Adelaide, Arman is currently the Presiding Member of the City of Unley Council’s Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee and also a member of the Advisory Group to the SA Royal Commission into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence.
As an advocate for the prevention of family and domestic violence, Arman speaks on the topic of healthy relationships and early warning signs in abusive relationships at schools, workplaces, prisons and conferences.
Ross Wait
Raiise Director
Ross has a background in Applied Science – Recreation Planning, Management, Teaching and Learning, and a passion for sport and community engagement. Ross has extensive national and international experience supporting corporate businesses, government, universities, schools, and sports clubs to drive positive social change. Ross is also a key advocate for Gender Equality and the prevention of violence against women and girls having served on the Zahra Foundation Australia board for many years. Ross and friends raised $65k for the Zahra Foundation Australia and trekked the Kokoda Track. In 2019, Ross was recognised for his outstanding work on this campaign and awarded an Outstanding Service to Community Award and nominated for Citizen of the Year. Ross has also served on several sporting and community organisation boards.
Ross created his own business in 2021, Gravitate Consulting, which supports businesses to impact the community on a large scale by designing and implementing social impact strategies and initiatives. The Raiise initiative was born through Gravitate.
Charlotte Davis
Raiise Community Program Coordinator
Charlotte has always had a passion for sport, as well as a strong social conscience and motivation to serve the community. Charlotte has been a Paramedic for 15 years, and has circled back to her passion for sport, and community service to work as Community Program Coordinator of the Raiise Program. After seeing the impacts of violence and inequality in the community on the front line, it was time to change her lens and make a change through education and empowerment.
Charlotte has served on community boards, volunteers at her children’s sporting clubs and is currently a participant in the Marjorie Jackson Nelson Centre for Women’s Sport Program.
Isabel Hodgson
Raiise Facilitator
Isabel is a professional soccer player with nearly a decade of experience at the highest levels of the sport. Isabel is deeply committed to advocating for women's equality in sports, particularly in soccer. She believes that women deserve equal facilities, support, and pay, and she is determined to use her platform to drive change. Isabel is also a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, leading Adelaide United out onto the field as captain for the first-ever A-League Pride game. Her experiences have shown the disparities that exist, and she is passionate about creating a more equitable environment for future generations of female athletes. By participating in programs that address domestic violence and women's equality in sport, Isabel aims to contribute to a society where all women can thrive both on and off the field.
Cindy Flower
Raiise Facilitator
As a Change Management Consultant, Cindy is passionate about making workplaces great places to work. Cindy has a long career in building cultures based on respect, equality and trust – whether in government, private or sporting organisations. With a background in Human Resources, she knows the benefits of creating organisations where everyone feels valued, included and respected. Being a Raiise facilitator is not a job for Cindy – it is an opportunity to make a difference in our societal norms and create a safer and fairer life for women.
Jason Rivett
Raiise Facilitator
Jason has worked in the sporting industry for over 15 years, spanning SANFL, Volleyball SA and the AFL, currently working in local government and running his own business.
Jason has coached AFL talent pathways for 14 years with 7 years in the State Girls program and most recently, in 2023, led the SA State U18 Girls to claim the AFLWU18 National Championships, going undefeated.
Jason is passionate about equality and ending violence against women. Raiise provides the platform to educate the community on equality and ending violence against women.
Nick Dawson
Raiise Facilitator
Nick has a background in education and community work. More and more, he’s been motivated to connect with local communities and groups in spaces that are important to them, such as sporting clubs.
Nick was motivated to join the Raiise program because he sees gender equality as a vital part of achieving an equitable society. Sporting clubs are a hub for the local community, and it is important that everyone feels welcome, safe and supported to participate.
