$150K announced for Football NSW’ Community FC program in city’s west
The NSW government has announced $150,000 for a football program in western Sydney, which helps ease people from culturally diverse backgrounds into grassroots football.
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The NSW government has announced $150,000 in funding for a football program in western Sydney, aimed at easing young refugees and people from culturally diverse backgrounds into grassroots football.
Spread over two years, the money will help Football NSW’ Community FC program provide playing, coaching, administrative and leadership opportunities to people across western Sydney whose social or economic barriers keep them from accessing football clubs.
State liberal minister for multiculturalism Ray Williams and liberal candidate for Granville Tony Issa were at the program’s first training session at Granville on Wednesday.
“This is an outstanding program which will reach hundreds of young people across Western Sydney and regional NSW,” Mr Williams said.
Football NSW chief executive officer Stuart Hodge said the program aimed to use football to provide an avenue for integration, social cohesion and harmony.
“Community FC introduces football to individuals who may not have had the opportunity to play the game previously into a sport that they will be familiar with,” Mr Hodge said.
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This initiative will offer a direct transition into grassroots club football.”
“Through the grant, Football NSW will be financially supporting participants by reducing the fees to allow them to participate in club football.”
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