What community programs and initiatives will Adelaide Football Club deliver in Mount Barker district?

Through their partnership with Council, the Adelaide Football Club and Adelaide Crows Foundation have committed to delivering the following community activations in Mount Barker district:

Train Like A Crow

A school holiday program at SSRP for up to 350 children aged 5 to 14 years where they can develop their football skills and build confidence in physical activities.

Crows Academy Programs

An annual school holiday talent development and identification program at SSRP for up to 50 male and 50 female participants to nurture, attract and inspire them towards playing in the AFL or AFLW competitions.

STEM Football In Schools

Funding for up to 500 Mount Barker district school students to participate in AFL STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshops showing how these subjects can be practically applied to the game of football.

Open Parachute Mental Health Program

Funding for up to 2,000 Mount Barker district school students to participate in an evidence-based mental health program which teaches practical strategies for managing stress and emotional challenges to build resilience and wellbeing.

These activations will be provided to young people for free and at no cost to Mount Barker District Council.