Community Programs /

MULTICULTURE

GOAL: Leverage the power of sport to create a harmonious community by actively engaging and celebrating our proud diverse community.

• 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 our rich diversity.

PROGRAM: COMMUNITY MINDED KIDS

ABOUT: Motivating classroom students to be active in the Community.

PARTNERS:

• Canterbury League Club
• Community Minds Inc
• Western Sydney University
• City of Canterbury Bankstown

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

ARTS AND CULTURE

GOAL: Showcase our rich diversity through various artistic mediums that are unique to each culture. Situated in one of Australia’s most diverse regions, Bulldogs will partner with government, community organisations and schools to create programs that allow our community to express itself through arts.

• Promote community inclusiveness
  Promote the benefits of having culturally diverse communities
• Delivery of fun and engaging programs to entertain members and fans on match day as well as the broader community
• Use creative means to collect and showcase Bulldogs connection to the community
• Provide resources and acknowledge community organisations and schools effectively promoting healthy lifestyles

PROGRAM: Culture is King

ABOUT: Celebrating our diversity and culture

PARTNERS:

• City of Canterbury Bankstown Council
• Bankstown Arts Centre
• Canterbury League Club

TARGET GROUP:

• Canterbury-Bankstown youth
• Multicultural groups

OUTCOMES:

• Crime prevention through environmental design
• Youth engagement
• Social inclusion
• Beautification of Belmore Sports Ground

PARTICIPATION

GOAL: Increase the participation in sport and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

• Increase participation and engagement in sports through inclusive programs
• Promote the benefits of exercise and healthy living to reduce obesity and improve mental health
• Delivery of fun and engaging Health and Wellness education programs
• Provide resources and acknowledge community organisations and schools effectively promoting healthy lifestyles

FLAGSHIP PROGRAM: ACTIVE BREED

ABOUT: 12 Week Health & Fitness programs

PARTNERS:

• Western Sydney University
• Canterbury League Club
• Blooms The Chemist
• Primary Health Network
• University of Newcastle

TARGET GROUP:

• Men aged 35-64
• Southwest Sydney
• BMI of 25-42 kg/m2

OUTCOMES:

•  Improve physical and mental health of participants
• Educate and improve participants health literacy
• Improve health and wellbeing of the participants family

PARTICIPANTS:

• 100

FLAGSHIP PROGRAM: BULLDOGS ACTIVE

ABOUT: 12 Week Health & Fitness programs tailored for women

PARTNERS:

• Western Sydney University
• Canterbury League Club
• Primary Health Network
• University of Newcastle

TARGET GROUP:

• Women aged 35-64
• Southwest Sydney
• BMI of 25-42 kg/m2

OUTCOMES:

• Improve physical and mental health of participants
• Educate and improve participants health literacy
• Improve health and wellbeing of the participants family

PARTICIPANTS:

• 100

PROGRAM: KIT UP OUR SCHOOLS

ABOUT: In partnership with our community partners, local disadvantaged schools will be kitted out with new rugby league jerseys. Unfortunately, many local schools are unable to afford playing gear and this inhibits students and schools from participating in rugby league activities. This initiative is in collaboration with our kit sponsor.

PARTNERS:

• Game Development Officers
• Classic Sportswear
• Local Schools

TARGET GROUP:

• Primary Schools
• High Schools

OUTCOMES:

• Increase participation in rugby league
• Promote school pride
• Encourage social engagement
• Utilise the power of sports to unify people

PARTICIPANTS:

• 100 local school students