North Queensland Fury FC are delighted to announce an innovative three-year partnership with Mission Australia, which will see the two organisations work together to address Aboriginal disadvantage in North Queensland and the Northern Territory.
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Mission Australia is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit providers of community and employment services, with a strong history of engagement with Aboriginal communities.
This unique partnership, the first of its kind in Australian sporting history, will see Mission Australia use the power of sport via the vehicle of North Queensland Fury FC, to connect with and motivate individuals and communities.
NQ Fury FC Chief Executive Officer Rabieh Krayem and Mission Australia Employment Solutions’ Executive Leader Dr Prins Ralston said the partnership aimed to improve health, education, training and job prospects among Aboriginal people, especially young people.
Fury coaches, players and administrative staff would work with Mission to design and deliver programs in areas such as youth mentoring, release programs in gaols, as well certificate level courses in coaching and sports administration.
The partnership aimed in the first year to engage up to 150 people, including 60 prisoners, with a target of 30 employment outcomes.
“This is a landmark day for North Queensland Fury FC and sport in general,” Mr Krayem said.
“This partnership provides much needed funds into our club and helps our sustainability, but just as importantly it is an active demonstration of our commitment to make a difference in the community.
“The partnership benefits strongly from Mission’s deep knowledge and experience and the Fury’s potential influence across Northern Australia.”
Dr Prins Ralston said Mission Australia was excited about the partnership and the opportunities it presented to improve Aboriginal welfare at the grassroots level.
“All around the world, sport is used in communities suffering disadvantage to motivate, build skills and transform people’s lives.
“Football is a great way for people to engage in a safe, non-threatening team environment, and offers plenty of opportunities to build meaningful support programs that are attractive and fun.
“We see the work of Mission Australia and the community ethos of the Fury as a terrific natural fit and we are looking forward to building a lasting relationship and delivering lasting legacies,” Dr Ralston said.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard joined MA Employment Solutions’ Executive Leader Dr Prins Ralston and Fury CEO Rabieh Krayem for the radio announcement in Townsville this morning. Top photo left to right: Rabieh Krayem, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Tony Mooney and Prins Ralston.
Note to Editors:
NQ Fury FC will email to media some images from today’s Media Call at approximately 2pm this afternoon.
Media contact:
Rebecca Trbojevich | Corporate Communications Manager
North Queensland Fury FC 43-47 Dalrymple Road
P: 07 4758 0101 M: 0413 855 608
www.nqfury.com.au
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