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Swans community programs upskilling local youth in Perth

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 2:39 PM - by Matt Ogg

Sometimes all it takes is an example to change someone’s life for the better.

The Swan Districts Community team understands the significance of this truth as they look to be role models in the lives of young people throughout the community.

The Department of Justice through the Criminal Property Grants Program supports Swan Districts to deliver a Mentoring and Leadership program throughout the Eastern Corridor for young people. Read More [+]

‘Feed a Need’, take two!

Saturday, June 6, 2020 - 11:08 AM - by Matt Ogg

March 2020 saw the Swan Districts Football Club prepared to open their doors to the homeless and hungry around Perth, providing them with warm food, a cool drink and a place to socialise with staff, volunteers and other community members who were doing it tough.

But before this powerful initiative could get off the ground, it was shut down due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic.

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Hedland creates a ‘family tree’ for Reconciliation week

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 11:19 AM - by Matt Ogg

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians, and can only occur as individuals, families, communities and organisations continue to work together as a nation. As we strive towards a more just, equitable country, fostering unity and mutual respect will help us all come together and connect with one another.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and Read More [+]

We have Bouncedown!

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 12:46 PM - by Matt Ogg

Logistics and details on how the 2020 Optus WAFL and WAFLW Premiership Seasons will kick off have been revealed, after the West Australian Football Commissions board meeting last night, Tuesday May 26.

With all clubs, players, coaches, support staff and umpires showing flexibility in these unprecedented times, the feeling around the grounds is the same; that the WAFL and WAFLW are bigger than football and play an important part throughout the Read More [+]

Colts still hopeful of living their AFL dream.

Monday, May 25, 2020 - 3:01 PM - by Matt Ogg

In a season where young draft hopefuls were looking to show why they deserve a spot on an AFL list, the Coronavirus pandemic could not have come at a worse time.

Now with only eight games in 2020 to prove they have the talent to live their football dreams, many Colts will also be relying on what they have showed recruiters over the past few years.

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WAFLW Given The Green Light In 2020

Saturday, May 23, 2020 - 10:34 AM - by Matt Ogg

‘I had goose-bumps!’

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Bassendean Hears The Noise Of Footy Again

Friday, May 22, 2020 - 8:22 AM - by Matt Ogg

Baby steps leading up to the 2020 Optus WAFL and WAFLW Premiership season continue to grow as the Swan Districts league, reserves, colts and women’s teams returned to the training track this week.

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Swan Districts And Foodbank Come Together To Help The West Australian Community

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 10:46 AM - by Matt Ogg

As uncertainty still encircles the start of the 2020 Optus WAFL and WAFLW Premiership seasons, the Swan Districts Football Club continue to turn the shutdown into positive ways to help the community.

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New Women's Changerooms Remain Empty With Delay To 2020 Season Start

Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 9:27 AM - by Matt Ogg

It’s not often players are grateful for there to be a bye for the first game of the season, but it has come at the perfect time for the Swan Districts WAFLW side, amid the Coronavirus lockdown.

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Swans Community – Giving Back To The Students Of Perth

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 11:17 AM - by Matt Ogg

Amidst the uncertainty that is Coronavirus, the Swan Districts Football Club continue to make a difference throughout the community. Although many programs have temporarily had to be put on hold, the SDFC Community team are still hard at work, bringing purpose and direction to many young people around Perth. One of the ways they continue to pioneer their efforts in the community is through their leadership and mentor program. The key aims Read More [+]