The Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and Commonwealth Games Australia have joined forces with The Australian Sports Foundation to form the Alliance for Sport Recovery. The goal of the Alliance is to raise crucial funds to help get people back on the playing field in communities devastated by the country’s recent bushfires.
This is the first time these four leading sporting organisations have come together in such a way, and their aim is to work together to raise and distribute funds to replace damaged equipment and offer financial support to help affected families and communities come together once again through the power of sport.
In the bushfire affected areas, infrastructure and buildings will usually be covered by local councils or insurance, but things like equipment, uniforms and even memberships to sporting clubs for those families who have been financially impacted will not be. These are the practical and essential items that the Alliance will be funding, to help get clubs and the community back on their feet.
“The Australian Sports Foundation and our Alliance Partners know the important role that sport plays in breaking down barriers and creating a sense of wellbeing. This is particularly important after a natural disaster, as sport brings communities together, in turn helping the recovery and healing process. Through this initiative we will give communities the kit and equipment they need to get their sporting teams and clubs back up and running and so speed their return to normality.” said Patrick Walker, CEO of the Australian Sports Foundation
For further information, go to recovery.sportsfoundation.org.au
