Jess Richardson

I believe in the power of sport to affect social change and community development.
B. Comm Dev, M. Int Public Health. Rowing Athlete/Coach. AusVol Vanuatu.

[AUS Paralympic Team @AUSParalympics]

Amanda Reid has written her name into the history books becoming the first Aboriginal Australian to claim a cycling gold medal at a #Paralympics: https://t.co/f4PSL52XYl

#ReadySetTokyo #Tokyo2020

[Jane Caro @JaneCaro]

Anyone still wondering why feminism is necessary?

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

If you need help, call 1800 737 732(1800RESPECT) any time of the day or night, if you are in danger call 000 Telephone (Aus) ♀️☎️

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Smash the Patriarchy ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿
All women have experienced, or know someone who has experienced sexual violence. All women have taken precautions to stay safe in Public Spaces.
#WhyIMarch #March4Justice #EnoughIsEnough

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

#GirlPower #Respect #IBelieveHer

[1800RESPECT @1800RESPECT]

Recent media coverage detailing #sexualassault can be a trigger for people who have experienced abuse. 1800RESPECT’s free and confidential service is available to support anyone, 24/7. You can visit https://t.co/FvWH1Y4R8z or phone [phone]. Share to let others know.

[Team Up @TeamUp_Program]

Team Up launches today and so does our website: https://t.co/HlmHQiIXD7
Stay tuned for launch news from #Fiji, #Nauru, #Samoa, #Tonga and #Vanuatu this week. Our #PNG launch has been postponed until mid-March following the passing of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare #TeamUpProgram

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

We are so close to reaching our first target: just $140 AWAY from supporting Marcelline with her 2021 school fees! PLEASE #donate at 👉 https://t.co/dTsc5pCxFY
I would also be forever grateful if you can share this link on your socials!
#ThisAbility #GirlsCan #EducationforAll

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Support a rising star! Follow the link to read Marcelline Moli's story, a future #Paralympian for #Vanuatu who needs support to finish school. #Donate and #Share this fundraiser on your socials. All girls deserve an #Education!
#GirlsCan #ThisAbility
https://t.co/hkQl96tN8Q

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

📢 Say it again louder for the people in the back 📢
Via @UN_Women ♀️
#girlscan #feminism #womenempowerment

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Always was, Always will be
Read:@IndigenousXLtd
Watch:@inmyblooditruns
Follow:@RecAustralia
Buy:@clothingthegaps
Sign:https://t.co/GFPCUigV7i
Donate:https://t.co/h62NwFUUrp
Listen:@MisterBirdZ https://t.co/GZjzwMAJTO
#changethedate #alwayswasalwayswillbe

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Happy International Day Of People With Disability 🎉
I wrote this article for @sportanddev about including people with disability in sports programs in Vanuatu👇
#IDPWD2020 #seetheability #buildingbackbetter #disablestereotypes
https://t.co/TaMx9dL269

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

If you need help, call 1800 737 732(1800RESPECT) any time of the day or night, if you are in danger call 000 ☎️ (Aus)

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Time to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen ‼️
➡️On average 1 woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner in Australia
➡️1 in 3 Australian women has experienced physical violence since the age of 15
➡️1 in 5 Australian women has experienced sexual violence since the age of 15

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

END GENDER BASED VIOLENCE!
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and day 1 of #16DaysOfActivism to #EndGenderBasedViolence
If you need help, call 1800737732(1800RESPECT) any time of the day or night, if you are in danger call 000☎️ (Aus)

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

@sportanddev are focusing on #inclusivesports stories all this week in the lead up to the #InternationalDayforPersonswithDisabilities
Great to see them kicking it off with the wonderful story of @VANParalympics national athlete, Mathias Nakat!
#IDPWD #IDPWD2020 #thisability

[sportanddev @sportanddev]

Born with cerebral palsy, Mathias Nakat left school in grade four. Last year, he was selected to represent Vanuatu at the Arafura Games. This is his journey.
@Paralympics
@VANParalympics

Read more:
https://t.co/acXWpZzgrg

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Great discussions happening at the moment with a lot of take homes! Building relationships, personal reflections, intentional design and active listening when looking to engage with our Traditional Custodians and First Nations peoples are key take-aways.
#NAIDOC2020

[Bang the Table @BangtheTable]

It's #NAIDOC week! Join our discussion panel webinar this week with experienced engagement practitioners in Australia working to improve the framework in which organisations engage with First Nations people. Register here! #indigenous @naidocweek
https://t.co/yFAenenTB3

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Happy #NAIDOCWeek2020!
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which I live, the Jerrinja people of Wandi Wandian nation, and pay my respects to elders past and present.
Our salt water nation #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe under your custodianship ❤💛🖤

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Shattering glass ceilings ❤
2021 looking hopeful 🙌
#girlpower #FirstFemaleVicePresident #USElectionResults2020 #USElection

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last—because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.

[Jess Richardson @Sport4DevBlog]

Looking for some hope today? Take your mind off the #USElection. Check out our conversation on improving the lives of people with disabilities.
My presentation starts at the 1:44:57 mark!
#ThisAbility #InclusionMatters #SportForDevelopment #WomenInAid
https://t.co/kQlSqDC74u