The AFL is pleased to announce over 200 multicultural community leaders from around Australia will join the Australia Post AFL Multicultural Community Ambassador Program in 2015.
The aim of the Multicultural Community Ambassador Program is to further engage multicultural communities in Australian football through a network of dedicated volunteers across the nation.
AFL General Manager, People, Customer and Community Dorothy Hisgrove said the ambassadors represent the many diverse cultures in Australia.
“Now in its third year, the Multicultural Community Ambassador Program is an integral component of the Australia Post AFL Multicultural Program.
“After receiving widespread national interest, the AFL is excited to announce a record number of 227 ambassadors have been appointed in 2015, 71 of which are female, and all up the group represents over 70 nationalities and 150 languages.
“Each ambassador has been selected based on their community leadership skills and enthusiasm to share their passion for AFL with diverse communities, using Australian football as a vehicle for engagement and inclusion.
“We would like to thank the ambassadors for their commitment to growing the game and sharing their passion with others in the community,” said Ms. Hisgrove.
The program will provide community leaders with an official platform to become involved in the introduction and coordination of AFL related programs in their communities as well as opportunities for professional development, including the chance to win a national award which recognises the ambassador of the year.
2014 National Multicultural Community Ambassador of the Year winner Nasya Bahfen said she is proud of the role she is playing in connecting people in her community with Australia’s Game.
“I am proud to be an Australia Post AFL Multicultural Community Ambassador, representing my Indonesian community and sharing my love for footy with others. This program has provided fantastic networking opportunities and I look forward to an exciting and big year ahead for the AFL Multicultural Program.”
For more details on the program, including interview and photo opportunities with the ambassadors, please contact Amy Hattam: amy.hattam@afl.com.au
