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North Queensland Fury FC are delighted to announce an innovative three-year partnership with Mission Australia, which will see the two organisations work together to address Aboriginal disadvantage in North Queensland and the Northern Territory.
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Mission Australia is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit providers of community and employment services, with a strong history of engagement with Aboriginal communities.
This unique partnership, the first of its kind in Australian sporting history, will see Mission Australia use the power of sport via the vehicle of North Queensland Fury FC, to connect with and motivate individuals and communities.
NQ Fury FC Chief Executive Officer Rabieh Krayem and Mission Australia Employment Solutions' Executive Leader Dr Prins Ralston said the partnership aimed to improve health, education, training and job prospects among Aboriginal people, especially young people.
Fury coaches, players and administrative staff would work with Mission to design and deliver programs in areas such as youth mentoring, release programs in gaols, as well certificate level courses in coaching and sports administration.
The partnership aimed in the first year to engage up to 150 people, including 60 prisoners, with a target of 30 employment outcomes.
To help promote this partnership, the Mission Australia corporate logo will be displayed on the front of the Fury's playing shirts (home and away) and will enjoy strong branding at Fury home fixtures.