Steve Irons (Swan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Perth Football Club, in my electorate of Swan, announced a new partnership with Hungry Jacks, with the full funding of a new community engagement manager. The club has several community development programs that address areas such as youth leadership and Indigenous engagement through their football based programs. This new role allows the Perth Football Club to coordinate and deliver these programs and continue to expand the club's reach within the metropolitan and regional zones. The funding of this new role is a significant step forward in their community engagement and enables them to (1) deliver the Macmahon schools programs to the primary and high school students in their zones, (2) deliver regional satellite training programs located in three major country towns, Northam, Moora and Mingenew, (3) deliver a regional education program, (4) work with the Aboriginal engagement officer, and (5) continue to build a relationship with the town of Victoria Park. Perth are pleased to announce the appointment of Fraser McInnes to this role. Fraser has previous experience in community engagement during his time as a player at the West Coast Eagles. Fraser views the role with great importance as giving back to the local community. Targeting disserviced youth within their zones by using football to engage and reach these groups is a key outcome that the football club wants to achieve. Congratulations to the Perth Demons and to Fraser McInnes in his new role, and congratulations to the Perth Demons for beating the South Fremantle Bulldogs unexpectedly last Saturday.