Programs and Activities

Sport & Recreation Programs
Multicultural Sport & Recreation Program for Refugee/Humanitarian Entrants (11 – 18 years)

The Multicultural Youth Sport & Recreation Program for Refugee/Humanitarian Entrants aims to provide a stimulating and relevant environment, which will encourage young humanitarian entrants and aged 11 – 18 to participate in organised after-school sport and recreational activities. This program offers opportunities for:
Greater access to and improved participation in sport and recreation activities in the cities of Stirling and Wanneroo;
The development of leadership, coaching and management skills that can be applied in a range of sports;
Increased physical activity;
The building of positive and harmonious relationships with Australian-born youth and adults;
Increased access to local sporting clubs;
Help for local sporting clubs to increase their membership by linking them with youth interested in ongoing participation.

Session times are Tuesday afternoon 4pm – 6pm.

Multicultural Sports & Recreation Program for Indigenous Youth (11 – 16 years)

The Indigenous Recreation Program aims to introduce young indigenous people (aged 11 – 16) to a variety of leisure activities available in the Perth Metropolitan area, providing them with the knowledge and skills to access them and to develop friendships and support networks.
A bus service is available for the participants in this program in selected suburbs.

Session times are Thursday afternoons 4pm – 5.30pm.

 
 
     



 
 

 
 

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