More Than Just Footy was established 2014, evolving from a key Crime Prevention initiative in 2008 within the Collingwood area to support at-risk individuals on the council housing estates. With Vic Park only a drop punt away.

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Fast forward to 2025 we are now an industry leading youth-focused sports-mentorship program for marginalized young people aged 15 to 25.

 

More Than Just Footy is committed to improving the well-being of young people at risk. A strong emphasis on positive impact, fun, physical health, reducing crime, provision of cultural safety and improving social health unpins our approach.

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From humble beginnings, we have now connected with close to 1000 participants by planting seeds of hope through empowerment, mentorship, building resilience and won a few premierships along the way. 

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We support youth across a range of areas. Such as involvement with the justice system, multicultural youth, AOD misuse, Aboriginal community members and those seeking referral pathways and support linkages with local football clubs.

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Additional activities support job readiness, traditional Aboriginal games with renowned facilitators, meals together, group wellbeing workshops, development camps, lived experienced leadership opportunities, harm reduction, restorative justice sessions, cultural mentoring, structured fitness training, nutrition plans, football skill development with accredited coaches and collective community engagement.

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More details about our team coming soon...