MAYSAR

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

Melbourne Aboriginal Youth, Sport and Recreation Co-operative Ltd (MAYSAR) originally known as the Fitzroy Stars Aboriginal Youth Club Gymnasium, commenced operations in 1982 as a direct result of the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service's vision to create a space to deliver health programs to the Aborginal community within Fitzroy and Melbourne.

MAYSAR's intial program provided boxing, karate, football and other sports and recreation activities to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth. It has now expanded and brings the community together and encourages healthier lifestyles by providing:

• a boxing gymnasium with fitness and free weight equipment

• football

• a physical activity program Active Kooris club for the elderly

• nutrition program Kooris in the kitchen for women

• a nutrition program which provides healthy meals to people living on the streets for free

• a pay as you feel cafe offering training in hospitality

• a computer room with internet access
  

• dance, music, performing and graphic arts.

Abstract adapted from Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation Co-operative

Contacts

Glenda Thorpe
General Manager
MAYSAR
184 - 186 Gertrude St
Fitzroy Vic 3065
Ph: (03) 9486 9123

Links

• View information: Koori health the focus for Fitzroy gym
• View information: MAYSAR
• View website: indigenous.gov.au
• View website: Victorian Aboriginal Health Service