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Meet the newest member of our team – Chris McKnight is your Sport Volunteering Project Officer. What you can’t tell from his headshot is his accent – originally from Whistler, Canada, he has been proud to call Australia home since 2007. His background spans across sport, tourism, business, and marketing – from grassroots participation right...
We have created a survey with the aim to understand the current participation by people with disability in sport and active recreation, barriers they face, and activities they would like to do if given the opportunity.The survey should take about 10-15 mins and is intended to be completed by people with disability, family member or...
Off the back of a successful pilot program last year, in partnership with North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) and Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre (WSAC) we have provided a subsequent Water Safety Program opportunity for all ages to learn practical skills how to stay safe in the pool and open water as Summer approaches. The program got underway on...
In partnership with our local Specialist Schools network, and on the back of AFL finals fever, two teams of students from each Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership, Wangaratta District Specialist School, and Banmira Specialist school played a round robin of AFL Nines down at Norm Minns Oval. The day was filled with teamwork, friendship, skill-building and...
In partnership with VMCH Disability Service Provider, in the Term 3 holidays, our team coordinated and coached an AFL Footy Clinic Day for VMCH’s ongoing school holiday program. Over 10 participants and their supportive carers cheered each other on while everyone was met at their experience level to practice, and learn new footy skills. Thank...
The Sport Volunteer Matching Program helps clubs identify ways to encourage existing members, families and supporters to step forward and contribute, while also connecting new volunteers with roles that match their interests, skills and lifestyles. Thanks to the support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, 21 clubs have been onboarded to the program. It has matched 33...
On Wednesday 6th May, we collaborated with the Wangaratta City FC Club to host our annual All Abilities Soccer Gala 2026. 140 students from 5 local schools across the Northeast Victorian region participated in the event. Despite the cold and foggy weather, the staff and students’ enthusiasm was contagious. There was celebration and compassion for...