Darwin Region Street Soccer Program - Big Issue

The Big Issue are bringing us The Darwin Region Street Soccer Program.

"The Street Soccer Program attracts males and females, of all ages and varying ability and fitness levels, getting together once a week, training and playing matches. The players usually come from backgrounds of mental illness, homelessness, refugee status, drug and alcohol dependency, physical disability, long-term unemployment or family breakdown."

The program begins Monday 13th July @ Chrisp Street Oval, Rapid Creek @ 5pm.

Some of the stated benefits of this Street Soccer Program are:

· Social inclusion and improved links with the community
· Re-connection with family
· Improved confidence and self-esteem
· Improved mental health
· Improved health and fitness
· A sense of belonging
· Discipline
· Addressing drug or alcohol dependency
· Seeking support or advice
· Improving their housing situation
· Finding employment

Thanks Big Issue for the work you are doing with marginalised people in our community!