Learn More About Social Emotional and Cultural Wellbeing
These resources explain what SECWB is, the principles that guide it, and how Culture and Country support wellbeing. They also offer tips for players to maintain health.
- 9 Principles of Indigenous Health that Inform SECWB.
- How Connection to Culture and Country Protects Wellbeing.
Influences on Social, Emotional, and Cultural Wellbeing (SECWB)
Understand the factors that impact SECWB, including the effects of racism, and learn how to use SECWB to build strength and resilience.
Supporting your Social, Emotional, and Cultural Wellbeing (SECWB)
Practical resources to help you support your SECWB, connect with community and Culture, and participate in meaningful activities.
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Ways to Stay Connected to your Social Emotional and Cultural Wellbeing
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Interactive Activity for Players on AFL's Social Emotional and Cultural Wheel
Inside The Huddle
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Inside the Huddle: Why star Hawk has 100 reasons to give back to footy and community
Kaitlyn Ashmore explains why the 100-game AFLW milestone means so much, why she wants to be known as a role model, and her take on the Hawks’ finals hopes
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26:20
Inside the Huddle: The AFLW mail that sent Aliesha Newman into a spin
Former AFLW star Aliesha Newman’s round-ball warm up for footy, how she’s been shaped by 10 seasons, four clubs and a Goal of the Year title, and her pride in designing the Pride Round ball
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25:50
Inside the Huddle: Nas on Ross, why Saints missed finals, how they'll respond in 2027
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera joins the crew to unpack the Grand Final and reflect on St Kilda's season
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25:50
Inside the Huddle: Gavin Wanganeen finds new purpose after remarkable career
A Brownlow at 20, two premierships and the first Indigenous player to reach 300 games, Gavin Wanganeen reflects on his incredible football journey, and how art has given him a new purpose in life
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25:49
Inside the Huddle: How Hawk nailed his GF chance and became a flag hero
Chance Bateman on how his Grand Final goal was a full-circle moment, shaving his signature dreadlocks, honouring the past with his Indigenous Guernsey design, and providing a better pathway for West Coast's First Nations players
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25:49
Inside the Huddle: Phil Matera’s short tale of a big career
West Coast royalty Phil Matera on why a small ‘wizard' in front of goals sounds familiar, plus the pressures of playing finals in a two-team town; and Jarman Impey's inside take on the Hawks’ big win, being in premiership contention, and his All Australian call-up
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25:48
Inside the Huddle: The 'one team' mentality that's shaping the Pies' future
Kalinda Howarth shares inspiration she found from overcoming serious injuries, the Pies’ special celebration of Indigenous players, plus the one-team connection that is helping define the club's path forward
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25:49
Inside the Huddle: The 'prank' call from Andrew Dillon that led to a huge honour
AFLW Indigenous Round honouree Bronwyn Davey laughs about an Andrew Dillon 'prank' call, how playing footy with her daughters was a dream come true, and what the growth of the women’s game means for young First Nations footballers
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25:46
Inside the Huddle: Hall of Famer on Hilly’s 300th and his off-field legacy
AFL great and Indigenous leader Michael O’Loughlin joins the team to celebrate Bradley Hill’s milestone, discusses his own important work with Adam Goodes, and his legacy off the footy field. Plus, Jarman Impey on his career-best form, and the Hawks’ finals chances
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25:42
Inside the Huddle: How a code change led to a dream come true for Courtney Hodder
Brisbane’s Courtney Hodder reveals her unusual path to the AFLW - how rugby union, a terrible injury, and ghosting her coach led to two premierships and an Australian team call-up
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25:41
Inside the Huddle: The meteoric rise of Zippy Fish
Zippy Fish on wearing the green and gold, the road trip of a lifetime, being a role model, plus Isaac Heeney’s AFLW influence
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25:44
Inside the Huddle: Jy Simpkin's health journey to playing better football
Jy Simpkin reveals the transformation that is helping him on and off the field, his cultural pride, modelling, and the Kangas' wildcard aspirations
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25:41
Inside the Huddle: Karl Amon's injury update, his childhood battle and Hawthorn's flag hopes
Karl Amon discusses his inspiring childhood illness fight, his bond with Jarman Impey, the story behind his Indigenous guernsey design and why Ken Hinkley is the man for the Tassie job
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25:45
Inside the Huddle: 'Long' legacy, vision for Indigenous and multicultural pathways
Narelle Long and Akec Makur Chuot discuss the AFL's exciting Indigenous and multicultural pathway programs, soccer on the world stage, being a 'Long', and excitement for the NAB AFLW season
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25:48
Inside the Huddle: Humphries' surprising studies and Cats' Pilbara retreat
Geelong defender Lawson Humphries on his bye trip home with teammates, remarkable university degree, and the Cats' run home plus Jamie Bennell on preparing for life after footy
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25:41
Inside the Huddle: Arty Jones on his dance moves and his Bulldog bonds
Arty Jones on his goal celebrations, ceremonial dancing, playing with the brother boys, the Bont and rooming with Cody Weightman
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25:48
Inside the Huddle: AFLW trailblazer Kirby Bentley's strategic gameplay for netball, footy and Survivor
AFLW trailblazer Kirby Bentley on her transition from Super Netball to elite football, her pathway expansion hopes and the reality of reality TV
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25:49
Inside the Huddle: Bradley Hill's milestone momentum
Saints veteran Brad Hill on his 300-game milestone, premiership pride, being an indigenous leader, and St Kilda’s season hopes
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25:49
Inside the Huddle: Neon Leon's cultural legacy at Collingwood
Leon Davis talks footy genes, his defining work at Collingwood, and the surprising new sport he's excelling at
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25:48
Inside the Huddle: How Xavier Clarke built his coaching career
From the NT to the coach’s box at North, Xavier Clarke on playing with brother Raph, why coaching is his calling, and the need for more Indigenous coaches in the AFL