Upcoming Sports Events
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SafeClub was officially launched on 25th June 2009 with the support of the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation. Over 40 people representing sport from across NSW attended the luncheon launch to hear how SafeClub makes safety easy for community sport. A presentation from SafeClub’s Jane Nethery and Kristy Abbott included an overview of the program and the research evidence while Michelle Hanley from Football NSW covered the benefits of SafeClub from a sport perspective. Sports from across NSW are now signing up to partner with SafeClub to make their sport safer. If you missed the launch and would like information on SafeClub click here. |
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On Sunday, 10 May, ARL Development and the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League will launch their inaugural U15's and U17s Girls Competition at the Beerwah Bulldogs JRL (Roberst Road, Beerwah) between 10am and midday. The Launch will involve Under 15 teams from Caboolture, Bribie Island, Coolum and Beerwah whilst the Under 17s will involve Nambour, Bribie Island and Beerwah. |
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Australian Indigenous Mentoring ExperienceInspiring Youth Cricketer Jack Manning-Bancroft has helped University of Sydney Students get underway a mentoring program linking Indigenous year 9 and 10 school students from with mentors from across all university faculties. The underlying philosophy of AIME is to empower young indigenous people through positive role modelling and relationships, building self esteem and resilience, encouraging schoolattendance and progression to tertiary education. |
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Refugee Youth Soccer Development Program
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Upcoming Research
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The third round of focus groups and fieldwork has been completed and a General Summary is being collated. Thanks to The Southport School, AB Paterson College, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, Sapphire Coast Anglican College, Wagga Wagga Christian College, Al-Faisal College Auburn, Football United and the Burwood and Mosman Cubs for their participation. Preparation for further focus groups with parents, coaches and PDHPE teachers is underway. |
News and Media Children with a disability get a kick out of Capital Football | Children with a disability get a kick out of Capital Football |
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Media Release Students with an intellectual disability at Canberra’s Black Mountain School have been treated to special soccer sessions and uniforms, delivered by Capital Football. On 2 July Capital Football, ACT member of Football Federation Australia, presented new football uniforms to students from Black Mountain School, who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Capital Football also recently held small sided football (soccer) sessions at the school, which were a great success — the children’s engagement and involvement in the games well exceeding expectations. ‘Building an ongoing relationship with Capital Football will have a great impact on the student’s lives,’ Principal at Black Mountain School Frank Fogliati said. ‘With regular sessions in the weekly schedule the children will anticipate Capital Football’s visits and look forward to it.’ Following these sessions, Capital Football made a special presentation of 11 new uniforms to the school, including football tops, shorts and socks, donated by Football Federation Australia. ‘It was obvious to everyone that the children were excited about putting on the new gear and getting out there playing football,’ Daniel Murphy from Capital Football said. ‘We will certainly be able to make some regular opportunities for the students at Black Mountain School’. The Football Federation Australia (FFA) uses its state development officers — in conjunction with member organisations like Capital Football — to deliver inclusive programs to schools and local clubs as part of its commitment to ensure people with a disability have the opportunity to become involved in and play football. FFA has been part of the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Sports CONNECT network since 2007. Sports CONNECT is a national framework that works to increase pathways for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activities. The ASC coordinates a network of agencies around the country that are working to connect sporting organisations with disability service organisations, to build sustainable and inclusive communities.
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