KIF strengthens Garnduwa, WA Football impact on Kimberley region

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation (Garnduwa) is a Kimberley-wide Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO) who are the key body delivering culturally safe sport and recreation programs throughout the Kimberley region, particularly in remote Aboriginal communities.

Garnduwa and WA Football work in partnership to deliver Auskick and AFL School Programs to over 25 remote Aboriginal communities across the Kimberley, through funding the engagement of local Community Recreation Officers (CROs) based locally, providing sustainable and regular engagement opportunities in remote locations.

Garnduwa has seen the impact of this investment, especially for young Aboriginal girls. One of the biggest successes has been the rise in girls playing through Auskick. More junior programs are reaching remote communities, giving girls new opportunities.

 

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More girls than ever are now playing and loving the game. This shows how the right funding and strong community partnerships can create real opportunities for young people in the Kimberley.

The Kimberley Investment Framework is a joint initiative, funded by the AFL and the Western Australian Government.

To read more about the impact the KIF has had in the Kimberley, you can read the full Half-Time Report here