Fitzroy Stars

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Fitzroy Stars are an Aboriginal football club based in Melbourne. The club promotes health and fitness and also helps build self esteem among the players. It offers pathways to employment and education as well as serving as a meeting place for the wider Aboriginal community.

Oxfam has been a proud supporter of the Fitzroy Stars since 2008. In addition to getting the word out about this grassroots football club, their work aims to improve men's health, increase positive parenting and strengthen Koori community in Melbourne.

Abstract adapted from Oxfam Australia

Contacts

Oxfam Australia
Melbourne Head Office
132 Leicester Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Ph: (03) 9289 9444
Fax: (03) 9347 1983

Links

• View information: Fitzroy Stars football
• View information: Fitzroy Stars helping to Close the Gap
• View information: Oxfam Australia - Health and wellbeing program
• View website: Fitzroy Stars
• View website: Oxfam Australia