Melbourne City Football Club
Mr MAAS (Narre Warren South) (09:57): I recently had the honour of representing the Minister for Youth at the Man Up! Creating Respectful Relationships program launch at Lyndhurst Secondary College. I was joined by the Parliamentary Secretary for Schools; the CEO of Melbourne City Football Club, Brad Rowse; the principal of Lyndhurst Secondary College, Eloise Haynes; and students and football players as well. The event launched Melbourne City’s new program, which is aimed at creating respectful relationships between our youth. City in the Community, which is Melbourne City’s charitable arm, runs the program and uses football to reach out on topics such as mental health, healthy relationships, coping strategies and respect. The program incorporates dynamic classroom workshops and football activities connected to the club and its promotion of equality across sport. Over 3000 young people across the south-east will benefit from the program. City in the Community’s aim is to develop and grow the club’s existing programs to create a positive social impact. Melbourne City really have been making a concerted effort to connect to the south-east since they moved to the area, and this is another program that benefits our community and shows that the club’s contribution extends beyond only football.