Source: South Australia Police
“Before Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation came to Mount Magnet, there was pretty much nothing for our children. Now our kids love to keep active, kick the footy, play around and love eating their fruit. And it’s not just footy they’re learning – it’s how to be a team, how to cooperate. They’re learning how to help each other and lead.” – Cecilia Kelly.
Mount Magnet is the hometown of Badimaya woman Cecilia Kelly, Shire Councillor and proud employee of the Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC). GSAC runs programs throughout the Midwest, helping Aboriginal children and young people stay active, connected and healthy.
In Mount Magnet, GSAC’s team run the local youth centre, including pool and footy programs tailored for summer and winter. In the colder months, the kids are at footy training two nights per week, with weekend competitions and excursions to towns like Mullewa and Yalgoo for league matches.
Ms Kelly sees the impact firsthand.