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TIGERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION


The Tigers in the Community Foundation was created by the Richmond Football Club to plan and deliver community programs.

Tigers in the Community Foundation work in partnership with a range of government, corporate and not-for-profit agencies to deliver programs and initiatives with a focus on engagement, education, leadership and employment pathways.

In 2012 the Foundation will engage and educate the community through the following programs.

  1. Outback Tigers
  2. Multicultral Communities
  3. Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership Camps
  4. Charity Support

Outback Tigers (Central Australia)




Our Club, in partnership with Dick Smith the Northern Territory Government, and Australian Football League are working closely with schools and communities throughout Central Australia to help increase school attendance.

“Getting children to attend school is one of the most important things we can do towards closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. The innovative Outback Tigers project conducted by the Richmond Football Club in partnership with Dick Smith is proving very successful in encouraging kids in Central Australia to attend school and learn the vital skills they need for a bright future.”
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson

The Outback Tigers program involves the following 4 components:
1.     Primary School program delivered by our program officer based in Alice Springs
2.     Web cam communications between players and students
3.     Rewards program where students receive rewards from Dick Smith for improve school attendance.      Selected students are also invited to attend Richmond games in Melbourne.
4.     Player trips to Central Australia

Delivery of the program throughout 2011 was very rewarding, and we have had encouraging feedback from a number of stakeholders including the Northern Territory Government, Department of Education and Training, schools, parents and students.

In 2012 more than 1000 students in 24 primary schools will be involved in the program activities that have been developed with the support of the NT Department of Education and Training.

For more information about the program, click here

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Multicultural Communities



Bachar Houli - AFL Multicultural Ambassador

Talented Richmond defender Bachar Houli has taken on a new role as an AFL Multicultural Ambassador. The role involves growing football participation, developing talent pathways, and increasing football education within Melbourne’s Islamic community.

Bachar, who is a practicing Muslim of Lebanese descent, is passionate about his community, and the part sport can play among young people, in terms of developing teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

With the support of the AFL and Richmond, Bachar has designed programs that aim to deliver meaningful outcomes throughout the community.

The two key initiatives are the Bachar Houli Academy for talented athletes, and the Islamic Schools Cup, which is a six-week football competition for Islamic schools across Melbourne.
In addition to these projects, Bachar will continue engaging in Islamic festivals and conferences, and will play an important role in building cultural awareness throughout the community.
More information about Bachar’s ambassador role will soon be available on his own website –bacharhouli.com.au.

The website will provide fans with an opportunity to communicate directly with Bachar via his online blog, and learn about what it’s like being a practicing Muslim playing in the AFL competition.

Multicultural Schools Football Program

The Richmond Football Club in conjunction with AFL are committed to fostering  the growth of the game by engaging  schools with high numbers of students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD)  backgrounds in our Multicultural schools football program. This program primarily targets students between the age 8 to 12 years, with the aim of teaching the basics of the Australian Rules football in a safe, fun and encouraging environment over a 6 to 8 week period. Over the course of the season we will have 2000 primary students participate in this exciting program. 

International Student Engagement -Welcome to the AFL

The Richmond Football Club, AFL Victoria and the various University bodies are committed to promoting social cohesion by the use of Australian Football as a vehicle.  International Students from Deakin, RMIT and Victoria University across various campuses participated in a Football information days that comprised of a history and information session followed by a footy clinic and culminating in a Tigers game day experience and match tickets. Throughout the year more than 1000 international students will be engaged in this program.

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Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership Camps



Following a successful pilot program in 2011, the Korin Gamadji Institute (KGI) is delighted to announce the first rounds of the Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership (REAL) program for 2012 have started. 

During the April school holidays, 28 students from the Loddon Mallee and Metropolitan region participated in the leadership program.
 
The REAL program is a four-day, culturally affirming, leadership program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students aged 13 to 15 years. 

Participants are nominated by their schools for their excellent school attendance and, strong leadership qualities.

The REAL program, which  is a delivered in partnership between the KGI, the Victorian Electoral Commission, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the YMCA, is an important component of the Club’s work around Indigenous employment and training pathways.
 
There are five main areas that the REAL program covers:
 
1.    Cultural connection and affirmation
2.    Citizenship and democracy
3.    Health and nutrition
4.    Active engagement and participation
5.    Leadership and responsibility
 
KGI Indigenous Community Engagement Manager Luke Murray said: "The feedback from parents and participants has been overwhelming. The amount of confidence the kids gain on the camps is incredible and we look forward to having last year’s participant’s return in July for a follow-up camp.  We are building a great rapport and trust among the kids, and they can't wait to get back".
 
The REAL program is a two-camp cycle, with participants invited back for a second camp. This allows greater engagement with the students and an opportunity to have a genuine impact throughout the 12-month period between camps.

For further information on the REAL program, please contact Luke Murray at lmurray@richmondfc.com.au.

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Charity Support



Richmond Football Club has announced The Alannah and Madeline Foundation as its preferred charity partner, for the next three years.

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation (the Foundation) is a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating impact.

A key component of the partnership is Richmond’s support of the Foundation’s Better Buddies Framework, a program which has been introduced in almost 1,000 primary schools across Australia to help reduce bullying, and create friendly and caring school communities.

Better Buddies assists students entering their first year of primary school to feel safe, valued and connected to the school community, by pairing them with an older buddy.

The Tigers will raise funds to help support the Better Buddies Framework in primary schools in Melbourne.

“This is an exciting opportunity where we can build awareness around bullying and help create safe environments for children. As a football club we have a responsibility to give back to the community in a meaningful way, and this provides such an opportunity,” said Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale.

Read more here

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