Projects in Action
Major Programmes, Launches and Media Evidence.
A collection of programme launches, interviews, media coverage, and third-party evidence demonstrating my leadership in participation growth, school engagement, regional development, inclusion, major events, and community impact.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout and Community Impact
Vinnies CEO Sleepout Charity Dinner 2026
A purpose-led charity initiative bringing together international rugby figures, business, hospitality and community networks in support of people experiencing homelessness.
Vinnies Campaign
https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/damianwainohu
Messages of Support from International Rugby Figures
https://youtu.be/Dw9NX0GnrkA
Participation Growth and School Engagement
Dr Andrew and Nicola Forrest Launch the UWA Western Force Cup
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=236711528543551
UWA Western Force Cup Interview
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=780423764911901
UWA Western Force Cup Super Rugby Pre-Match Interview
Changing the Rugby Landscape in Western Australia
https://westernforce.rugby/news/western-force-cup-to-change-wa-rugby-landscape-2021129
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYBd5PRUFjo
Western Force Ambassadors
https://youtu.be/xXQcZ97gd5c?si=Q47Kb3EAk0EMqgD
Programme Benefits for Schools
https://youtu.be/WMECHnQQkM8?si=OOk3qNURghaz7FN
Newman WA Police Bloody Slow Cup
Successful Launch of the Inaugural Rugby Schools Cup
https://westernforce.rugby/news/rugby-schools-cup-a-huge-success-20211014
Newman WA Police Bloody Slow Cup Community Coverage
https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWACommunity/posts/2434585220051749/
Regional Growth and Community Development
Growing the Game in Great Southern, Western Australia
https://wa.rugby/news/esperance-rugby-club-game-officially-affiliates-with-rugbywa-2023220
Classic Wallabies Regional Tour
Growing the Game in Midwest Western Australia
https://wa.rugby/news/rugbywa-grows-the-game-in-regional-wa-20211026
Regional Participation and Community Partnerships
Add supporting links here for Esperance, Midwest, Goldfields and other regional initiatives.
Inclusion and All Abilities
Stan Television All Abilities Programme
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1612705102581500
Stan Television All Abilities Interview
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1187183245164992
Nine News All Abilities Coverage
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=131655231431052
Classic Wallabies All Abilities Programme
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=119223631188215
Major Events and International Sport
Perth HSBC International Sevens
Contributed to the successful proposal and stakeholder campaign that helped bring an international rugby sevens event to Perth.
Add the strongest official HSBC Sevens, Tourism WA or Rugby Australia evidence link here.
Classic Wallabies and International Rugby Engagement
Add relevant event, programme and international rugby engagement links here.
Leadership, Recognition and Community Awards
Nick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby Award
Mike Penhaligon recognised with Rugby Australia’s Nick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby Award.
Professional Athletes Charity Golf Challenge 2027
Future multi-code charity initiative currently in development, designed to unite professional athletes, corporate partners and supporters around fundraising and community impact.