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AFL & the Indigenous Community 
U18 Indigenous CommunityAustralian Football is the sport of choice for Indigenous Australians.

This is clearly demonstrated by:

  • 2.5% of the total Australian population -11% of AFL lists
  • 10% of the 2008 National Draft
  • 90,000 participants in Australian Football programs

This connection provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous and Non Indigenous Australians to work together in partnership.

More about the AFL & the Indigenous Community

Indigenous Programs

Indigenous Programs

A multitude of AFL Indigenous Programs that promote participation, education, healthy lifestyle, development and leadership ...more

 

Indigenous All Stars

Indigenous Round

Every two years, 80 players are invited from around the country to participate in the Indigenous All Stars Camp ...more

 
 

Flying Boomerangs

Overview

A personal development and leadership program incorporating a match series against developing international countries ...more

 

AFL Kickstart Championships

Indigenous Boots

In 2011 the Kickstart Program was extended to include the AFL Indigenous Kickstart Under 15 Championships . ...more

 

Current Players

Current Players

In 2012 there are 78 Indigenous players on AFL club lists which equates to 10% of all AFL players. ...more

 

Past Players

Past Players

View a list of  Indigenous players who have played in the Australian Football League over the years and provided great memories. ...more

 

Indigenous Employment Strategy

Past Players

The AFL is committed to improving employment opportunities for Indigenous people and communities at a local level. ...more

 

 

2011 NEWS

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Pies launch Barrawarn Program

The Collingwood Football Club today launched a new Indigenous program called the Barrawarn Program Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 4:16 PM

Boomerangs, remote WA in U16s

The Flying Boomerangs and a team from northwest WA will join the NAB AFL Under 16 Championships this season Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 7:42 PM

Boomerangs fly to award

THE AFL'S Flying Boomerangs program has won a prestigious Beyond Sport Award. Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 5:11 PM

Boomerangs flying beyond sport

AFL Indigenous program, Flying Boomerangs nominated for international Beyond Sport Award Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 9:36 AM

Indigenous participation

The AFL celebrates the huge contribution Indigenous Australians have made to Australian football Monday, October 17, 2011 - 9:06 AM

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