16 Days In WA: 16 West Australians Announced As The 2025 Agents Of Change

16 influential West Australians have been announced as the 2025 Agents of Change as this year’s 16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women campaign begins. Now in its ninth year, the campaign’s theme is Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part, calling on the community to take action, challenge harmful attitudes, and help prevent violence before it occurs.

For the first time, the campaign will focus on men and boys championing respect for women and driving cultural change. 

Premier Roger Cook said, “My government is committed to building safe and inclusive communities so that all Western Australians feel secure at home, at work, and in the community.”

“I am proud to stand alongside our 2025 Agents of Change, and step up to champion respect and take action to stop violence.”

“Family and domestic violence is an issue that touches every corner of our State, and we all have a role to play in raising awareness, supporting others, and calling out harmful attitudes and behaviours.”

“I urge everyone to support 16 Days in WA and play their part in ending family and domestic violence.”

What is 16 Days in WA?

For sixteen days every November and December, West Australians are invited to take part in a statewide effort to stop violence against women. The campaign runs from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, through to December 10, Human Rights Day.

Inspired by the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence movement, the initiative aims to shift culture, behaviour, and attitudes that enable violence against women and children. 

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski encourages all West Australians to get involved, stating, “I encourage all Western Australians to get involved with the 16 Days in WA campaign to help stop family and domestic violence before it starts.”

“Whether it’s attending a local community event, calling out inappropriate behaviour, or starting a conversation with a loved one, we all have a part to play when it comes to preventing this scourge on our society.”

“Disrespect doesn’t always lead to violence, but every act of violence begins with disrespect. By calling out harmful behaviours and attitudes, we can drive cultural change and stop violence before it starts.”

Who are this year’s Agents of Change

This year’s Agents of Change bring together a cross-section of the State’s cultural, sporting, and community voices. Minister Stojkovski said the campaign is engaging men and boys more directly this year to challenge harmful attitudes and model respect, supported by a record investment of more than half a billion dollars in the State’s response to family and domestic violence.

This year’s Agents of Change are:

• Alex Pearce and Lisa Webb (Fremantle Dockers)
• Jess Anstiss (West Coast Fever)
• Nina Kennedy (Olympic gold medallist)
• Aaron Hardie and Amy Edgar (Perth Scorchers)
• Bella Lewis and Tom Cole (West Coast Eagles)
• Mark Glasson (Anglicare)
• Daniel Principe (youth advocate)
• Jarred Wall (Boox Kid)
• Dr Kyle Hoath (Australian Medical Association WA)
• Kevin Brown (St John WA)
• Kevin Parker (Tame Impala)
• Suzanne Brown (REIWA)
• Matt Hale (comedy hypnotist)

More than sixty landmarks across Western Australia will again be illuminated in orange, including Optus Stadium, RAC Arena, the Broome Water Tower, the Museum of Geraldton, and the Port of Albany. West Australians are encouraged to show support by wearing orange, attending events, and taking meaningful action within their own communities.