“The Half Basketball Court, apparel and 3×3 comp is such a fantastic incentive for the community to come together and feel like they belong and encourage them to engage in regular healthy recreational activities. These simple gestures mean so much to the children of Wattle Hill and CCC are so grateful to Kit Bag for Kids for kindly donating to this project and enriching the experience.” Mel, Creative Community Concepts
It is great to see these smart donated guernseys getting a second life. They were taken 120km South East of Katherine by the AFL NT Youth Development Team to a community called Jilkminggan. The ‘Jilkminggan Blues’ were thrilled to get to wear the uniforms.
Thanks to Mamaruni School for sharing photos from their very successful AFL Gala Day. Kit Bag For Kids and AFL NSW/ACT came together to deliver jerseys in time for the event.
Our friend Kane at Ambarvale High School is making a difference to kids lives. Kane is implementing a lot of indigenous games involving various sports. We were delighted to support his amazing effort with kits and equipment for the students.
Throughout 2019, Miller Technology High School boys and girls played football. Most of our players come from a refugee background and have come to Australia to kick-start their new lives. Most of them have a passion for football and despite their limited English, it is through football that they develop new friendships and gain a sense of belonging. Some have brilliant skills, but do not have sufficient funds to purchase equipment such as: boots, socks,
Just wanted to let you know what excited kids we have when they opened the boxes. We are amazed at what you have donated to our school. All you can hear from the kids is wow champ! Miss Deb St Josephs well being officer and teachers assistant.
“Thank you so much for your generous donations. The girls at Alta-1 Kununurra were very excited to open their bag of goodies. Here is a picture of two of the girls ‘sporting’ their new clothes.”
For the past two years KBFK has provided kits and sports equipment in support of The Lilla Sports and Story Telling Festival. The fantastic, selfless work of the volunteers that pull the festival together each year is an inspiration to us all at KBFK.
“In June 2019 the NASCA team delivered a week of education and cultural programs to over 250 Aboriginal kids in the remote Communities of Epenarra, Canteen Creek, Papunya, Haasts Bluff and Ali Curung. Thanks to Kit Bag for Kids who donated over 150 sports balls to these communities, every kid now has access to a ball to throw around.” Check out nasca.org.au for more information on how the organisation works with young Aboriginal and Torres
A big thanks to our good friends at Save The Children, Australia who have put the word out and we are now being regularly approached by schools and communities in Western Australia. “Please see attached photos of some happy students wearing some of the gear Kit Bag For Kids donated. Thanks again and we’ll keep you informed of any developments with our proposed training program” Mark, Principal OAPRCS.
