We’re proud to be partnering with the Western Force as their charity partner for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Force are an organisation that shares our commitment to supporting young people and strengthening our communities. Throughout the season, we’ll be working together on a range of initiatives to raise awareness of youth mental health and champion the importance of prevention.
One of the biggest moments will come in Round 14 when the Force take on the Queensland Reds wearing “zero2hero red” jerseys for the first time, in a powerful show of support for youth mental health.
Before every game this season, Force players will also warm up in red t-shirts featuring the zero2hero logo, hoping to spark conversations with fans and the wider community about the importance of looking after our mental health.
The Force have already started getting behind the cause, with Carlo Tizzano and Michaela Leonard recently taking part in a Perth Wildcats game to help raise awareness.
Beyond the field, the partnership will also create opportunities for us to work together on community initiatives, school programs and events that connect with young people across Western Australia.
Force CEO Niamh O’Connor said: “We’re proud to stand beside zero2hero in a partnership grounded in courage, care and the belief that connection can change a life.
“In Western Australia we look after our own. This is about showing up for young people in the moments that matter, wrapping community around them and using the power of rugby to create belonging, resilience and hope.
“We want every young person to know there is a team behind them. And together, we’ll turn the strength of our game into real impact off the field.
Our CEO Ashlee Harrison said the partnership highlights the powerful role sport can play in bringing communities together.
“Sport has an incredible ability to start conversations and influence communities in a really positive way,” Ashlee said.
“To partner with the Western Force is incredibly meaningful for us because it helps highlight an important truth – that mental health education and prevention play a vital role in supporting young people and communities.
“This partnership allows us to reach more young people, more families and more communities, which is ultimately how we create long-term change.”
