The Richmond Football Club recently launched its 2025 Impact & Sustainability Report at its Power of Sport Morning Tea.
The event, held in the Maurice Rioli Room at the Swinburne Centre, brought together Club partners, community leaders and industry colleagues to reflect on the Club’s contribution beyond the game.
Power of Sport highlighted the true depth of Richmond’s work delivered alongside its partners, including First Peoples’ empowerment, multicultural engagement, gender equity, environmental sustainability and the broader community.
Speakers including SisterWorks’ Chief Commercial Officer, Shamila Gopalan, and AMF COO, Scott Gordon, shared firsthand stories of how Richmond programs are creating meaningful outcomes across the state and nationally. Their insights brought the report to life by demonstrating the impact of partnerships that strengthen belonging, opportunity and social connection.
A powerful keynote delivered by Richmond Board Member Kate Palmer AM highlighted the fundamental human right to participate in sport and that if we truely believe in that right, we must create environments that are genuinely welcoming.
Key achievements showcased in the 2025 report include:
- Over 12 million community visits across Aligned Leisure facilities, supporting active and connected communities.
- 1,000+ First Peoples youth engaged through Korin Gamadji Institute programs and cultural leadership pathways.
- 96kg of Club merchandise diverted from landfill, creating 140 hours of employment for migrant and refugee women through our partnership with SisterWorks.
- $2.1 million raised since 2012 for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation to support children experiencing violence and trauma.
- Richmond introducing the game of AFL to Samoa.
The morning tea reflected Richmond’s purpose-led approach using the power of sport to create positive change for people and the planet.
To read the full report click here.
