Celebration of football and life
The Department of Sport and Recreation this year invested in a one year pilot with Reclink in WA. Through a range of structured and unstructured, planned and informal programs and activities, Reclink promotes and delivers the health, social and economic benefits of physical activity to an otherwise largely inactive population group.
22 September 2011
One of Reclink’s main programs is the grassroots AFL football program in which six teams competed in the Perth/Fremantle Football League.
The teams involved are: Rangeview Bulldogs; Banksia Hill Kangaroos; Halo Magpies; Balga Bombers; Midland Miracles; and Gilmore College.
The Reclink Australia Grand Final Series is always a shining light on the Reclink calendar. The grand finals allow us to gather together, renew friendships and share in the Spirit of Reclink. Whilst games will be played, scores kept, trophies and medals awarded, our grand final days are always remembered for the sense of community and feelings of happiness created.
The 2011 Grand Final Day on Thursday 29 September will be a ‘celebration of football and life’, and all are invited to get down to Fremantle Football Oval for the free event. Click here to find out more.
DSR’s support is aimed at increasing the number of member agencies, participants and geographical reach of the activities. The results of this pilot will be used to gauge future support for Reclink in WA.
Reclink’s work targets some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people – those who are experiencing mental health issues, disability, homelessness, addictions, and social and economic hardship.
Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships with a network of nearly 40 member agencies in the Perth metro area committed to encouraging participation in physical activity in a population group very under-represented in mainstream sport and arts programs and associations.
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