In only its first year, the Multicultural program has been a great success with over ten schools and 1000 students participating in phase one of the program. Multicultural officer Ali Fahour is pleased with the program’s success and the opportunities it has provided for the multicultural community and the newly arrived refugees.

""It has given many people an understanding and opportunity to be introduced and involved with our great game of Australian Rules Football and the Essendon Football Club has been at the forefront of this fantastic initiative,"" Fahour explained.

""The program has given students the opportunity to be involved in activities such as visits to Windy Hill, interaction with Essendon players, skill development, an excursion to AFL world and the recently completed multicultural cup.

""But we wouldn’t be able to run the program without the help of everyone involved and would like to thank the students and staff for their ongoing commitment and support.""