Welcome!
Going into its 5th year, Collingwood Football Club’s Multicultural Football Program has most certainly been a very exciting and is reaching out to new communities and organisations across a whole host of activities and events.
At Collingwood the players and staff believe that engaging the multicultural community is an integral aspect of growing the game - 135,000 people coming to Australia each year and calling it there home.
Having several indigenous players as well as our new recruit Seamus McNamara (Born in America), Harry O’Brien (Born in Brazil) and Alan Didak (Croatian Descent) presents the club with a diverse playing group.
Australian Football has a unique capacity to capture the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. CFC believes that Australian Football – something ingrained in the culture and history of Australia – has a valuable role to play in assisting people from CALD Backgrounds integrate into society.
The primary objective of the Multicultural Program is to assist migrant and refugee communities to access Australian Football whether that is as a player, fan, administrator or umpire.
We at Collingwood want community leagues and clubs to embrace multicultural diversity and will strive for excellence in achieving our goals.
With our exciting program we believe that hurdles can be overcome in reaching migrant and refugee communities.
On behalf of the club, the club would like to thank, AFL Victoria, Victorian Government, Our Community Partners, Sponsors and Members for their support and hard work.
We look forward to working with you again in 2010!
Harry O’Brien – Collingwood Football Club Multicultural Ambassador
Harmit Singh - Multicultural Development Officer
Schools Program 2010
Working in schools is foundation of the club’s Multicultural Program. In 2010 The club will be working towards visiting and building a relationship with over 2,500 Primary and Secondary School Students from across Metro Melbourne, Warrnambool and Shepparton.
These schools will take part in a “10 experiences” program with the club which includes:
- Six weeks of clinics at their individual schools learning about Australian Football.
- Working through the You Can Kick Goals Resource promoting Harmony, Leadership, Fair Play etc.
- Super Clinic at their school with CFC Players on hand to give tips, sign autographs and pose for photos.
- Tickets to a Collingwood FC Match.
- Tour of the MCG / National Sports Museum and Lexus Centre.
- Opportunity to play on the MCG/Ethiad Stadium at Half Time
- Opportunity to take part in the Northern Region Multicultural Schools Cup
- Opportunity to advance to State Multicultural Cup.
- Graduation Ceremony with key dignitaries on hand to present certificates awards and prizes.
Become Involved
The Collingwood Multicultural Schools Football Program with wide range of football leagues, clubs, schools and communities.
If you would like to become involved in the program or would like some further information please feel free to contact Harmit Singh on (03) 8412 0108 and or alternatively email harmits@collingwoodfc.com.au
Recent news
Pies welcome new Aussies to the MCG 21/06/10
McNamara proud to be USA's football pioneer 11/1/10
Magpies visit East Preston Islamic College 16/6/09
Collingwood Multicultural Schools Cup 01/11/09
