"Our goal is that one day, every child, no matter their needs, no matter where they live, has the opportunity to play the greatest game in the world."

Starkick is a multi-award-winning, All-Abilities football program that caters to boys and girls 5 to 17 years of age. 

Children who by circumstance or choice, may be unable or unwilling to participate in a traditional sporting team environment, are provided the support and resources they require to enable them to participate and most importantly - have fun! 

Starkick aims to cater for all disabilities, and runs with the simple mantra - 

“IF YOU WANT TO PLAY,  WE WILL FIND A WAY”

Benefits to children

• Children engage in games and activities geared towards their own abilities

• Inclusion and equality – A sense of belonging and being part of a wider team and club

• Children learn the basics of teamwork

• Children are provided with the necessary support and when required have access to 1 on 1 assistance.

• Children learn the basic principles and importance of physical activity

• Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others

• Contact with older children and adults provides valuable role model experiences

• Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health, fitness and overall well-being

• Physical activity develops motor and social skills and intellectual capacities.

• Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory, enhanced creativity and better learning, and problem solving and attitude capabilities

• Starkick aims to help children develop to their full potential but never forgetting the overall goal of having fun.

Benefits to parents

• Opportunities for safe, quality family time that results in family bonding

• A sense of belonging and community involvement

• The opportunity to engage with children and other families

• Greater social contact and interaction

Benefits to the community

• A stronger social fabric and improved community health

• Creating a framework for enhanced inclusion and acceptance for everyone

• An opportunity to reach out to all members of the community for inclusion within a Club based environment

• Enhanced family and non-family support networks

• Create awareness in the wider community for both children and adults

• Community structure serves as a positive model for other community programs that rely on volunteer support

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