OPPORTUNITY ON OFFER FOR LOCAL YOUNG ATHLETES
ASPIRING young athletes have had the chance to meet with local Paralympians while trialling a variety of sports at the Variety Queensland Kids Sports Camp.
Supported by the Bravus Mining and Resources’ Community Partnership Program, the camp gave 15 children living with disability, and their families, an opportunity to test out sports like Tennis and Bocce.
Bravus Mining and Resources Head of Community Kate Campbell said the camp wouldn’t have been possible without organisations like Variety and Cowboys
House.
“One of the key goals of our Community Partnership Program is to provide local children with opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have,” Ms Campbell said.
“We’re thrilled to have been able to support Variety to deliver the sports camp and given the talent on display, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see the next Dylan Alcott or Natalie Curtis emerge as result of opportunities like these.”
The program provides a vital opportunity in an under-served market, with Townsville not currently having any other programs that provide the services the Kids Sports Camp does. Variety Queensland CEO Steve
Wakerley said the camp can help provide opportunity to children who’d otherwise miss out.
“This is the camp’s third year in Queensland and we are excited to have now brought the program to North Queensland,” Mr Wakerley said.
“Sport is such an incredible platform to meet people, try new things and make friends. Every child deserves this opportunity, and we couldn’t be prouder of our program becoming a foundation for increased inclusivity.
“We encourage parents to speak with our Variety Kids Support Team who can help connect children with local sporting clubs in Townsville after they try and test a range of sports at Variety Kids Sports Camp.”