Multicultural Program

The Essendon Football Club multicultural program was established to develop opportunities to engage people from diverse cultural backgrounds in the game of Australian football with the view to broaden both the participation and supporter base in the game.

Schools Program

The Essendon Football Club has established a multicultural schools program which aims to develop opportunities to engage people from diverse cultural backgrounds in Australian Football while promoting cultural diversity.

The 18-week school program operates in 30 primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne's north-west, reaching in excess of 3,000 students. Participants are provided with the opportunity to engage with Australian Football on a number of levels including; classroom activities, AFL game visits, online activities, regular interaction with Essendon players, tours of AFL facilities and modified format competitions.

Walk in Harmony

Established by the Essendon Football Club in 2007, the Walk in Harmony aims to use Australian Rules Football to bring together the multicultural and wider community to promote awareness of cultural diversity. The Walk sees community members meet at the Flemington Community Centre for a cultural festival including food and entertainment before setting off on the 4km stroll along Moonee Ponds Creek to the Telstra Dome, finishing with a lap of the ground in the half hour leading up to the commencement of the game.

This year's event will be held on Sunday 4 May in 2008 (Round 7 - Essendon v Port Adelaide) and will involve a cultural festival and pre-game activities at the Telstra Dome. The Chairman's Function will also be themed accordingly.

Andrew Welsh NAB AFL Auskick

Aimed at engaging culturally and linguistically diverse youth in the Flemington area, Andrew Welsh NAB AFL Auskick uses physical activity to help develop social skills, healthy living through fun football-associated activities.

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