Cases of abusive parents on the sidelines of school sports and junior football clubs is continuing to grow. 

The Western Australian Football Commission's recently launched the Stop Umpire Abuse campaign after 80 per cent of umpires said they had recently been abused.

Associate Professor at Flinders University Dr Sam Elliot told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons parents need to understand how to be supportive.

Cases of abusive parents on the sidelines of school sports and junior football clubs is continuing to grow. 
The Western Australian Football Commission's recently launched the Stop Umpire Abuse campaign after 80 per cent of umpires said they had recently been abused.
Associate Professor at Flinders University Dr Sam Elliot told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons parents need to understand how to be supportive.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.

It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.

As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.

You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

Advertisement