Community Cohesion
GOAL: Leverage the "Bulldogs effect" to create a harmonious community by actively engaging and celebrating diversity
• Actively promote and celebrate the benefits of diversity through community and business collaboration
• Actively showcase diversity and inclusivity across the Bulldogs region through, social media, events and match day activities
• Facilitate an inclusive and safe environment for young people utilising Bulldogs resources
• Proudly acknowledge the traditional owners of the land at major Bulldogs events
• Provide resources and acknowledge community organisations and schools effectively promoting Community Cohesion
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM: BE ALL IN
ABOUT:
Encouraging social harmony through sport.
PARTNERS
• Western Sydney University
• Liverpool City, CB City, Cumberland Councils
• Barnardos Australia
• Mission Australia
• Metro Assist | LMA
• White Ribbon Australia
TARGET GROUP
• Disadvantaged schools in Western and South West Sydney
• Newly arrived refugees settling into schools
• 12 High schools within local community
OUTCOMES
• Collaboration with WSU and community organisations across multiple regions
• Improve student confidence by providing an avenue to meet and make new friends
• Improve school attendance
• Build community harmony
• Provide educational pathways
• Create a sense of belonging through sports
• Winner: NRL Community Program of the Year (2017)
PARTICIPANTS
• 240
PROGRAM: COMMUNITY MINDED KIDS
ABOUT
Motivating classroom students to be active in the Community.
PARTNERS
• Canterbury League Club
• Community Minds Inc
• Western Sydney University
• CB City Council
TARGET GROUP
• Primary school children aged 9-11
• Canterbury-Bankstown area
OUTCOMES
• Increase community and civic participation among children
• Improved and increased community connectedness of students
• Increase engagement between Bulldogs and school children
• Increase participation in junior rugby league
• Increased sense of pride in community
• Shifting mindsets from deficit thinking to positive asset-based thinking
PARTICIPANTS
• 2,400 primary school students
PROGRAM: STREET OUTREACH
ABOUT
Youth Drop In Centre at Bulldogs HQ.
PARTNERS
• Youth Off The Streets
• Barnados Australia
TARGET GROUP
• At risk youth aged 12-24
• CALD young people
OUTCOMES
• Facilitate an environment where young people feel safe
• Engage and motivate young people to identify their values, strengths and passions
• Improve young people's understanding of society and opportunities available
• Foster relationships between young people and youth services
• Strengthen the young people's sense of community such as being part of sports Club supporters group
PARTICIPANTS
• Average 40 young people per week totalling 2,080
PROGRAM: INDIGENOUS PATHWAYS EXPO
ABOUT
Connecting indigenous peoples with educational and career pathway options.
PARTNERS
• Canterbury League Club
• NSW Rugby League
• NRL
• M&J Chickens
TARGET GROUP
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait students
• Western and South West Sydney
OUTCOMES
• Engage up to 1000 Indigenous high school students with education on opportunities post high school
• Connect higher education providers with indigenous youth
• Connect employers with indigenous youth seeking employment after completing high school
PARTICIPANTS
• 1000 high school students
PROGRAM: WISE UP
ABOUT
Connecting at risk students with support services
PARTNERS
• NSW Police
• Lighthouse
• SES
• GWS Giants
TARGET GROUP
• At risk high School students in LGA
OUTCOMES
• Create a safe environment to discuss challenges with at risk youth
• Connect vulnerable students with support services
PARTICIPANTS
• On average 25 per term totalling 100 per year
PROGRAM: LILIAN LANE ARTS PRECINCT
ABOUT
Crime prevention by environmental design
PARTNERS
• CB City Council
• Vyva Entertainment
• Canterbury League Club
TARGET GROUP
• Canterbury-Bankstown youth
OUTCOMES
• Crime prevention through environmental design
• Youth engagement
• Community Activation
• Beautification of Belmore Sports Ground
PROGRAM: KIDS SAY NO
ABOUT
Educating at-risk youth
PARTNERS
• Belmore PCYC
TARGET GROUP
• High Schools
OUTCOMES
• Reduce participant involvement in crime
• Increase attendance for PCYC Case Management
• Improve relationships between police and Young People
• Raise awareness and educate Young People on DV
PROGRAM: MOVIE NIGHTS
ABOUT
A social night out for carers and people living with disabilities
PARTNERS
• Participate Australia
TARGET GROUP
• People living with disabilities & their families
OUTCOMES
• Providing safe space for families to enjoy a movie
