Koori kids get an Auskick experience

A PROGRAM that aims to attract indigenous youngsters to Australian football has just completed its final week. AFL Sunraysia recently teamed up with Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Victoria Police to deliver an introductory Koori Auskick centre. Participation co-ordinator David Kennedy highlighted the importance of the program. “We are trying to address some barriers in […]

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