The Hawks Community Foundation has unveiled its 2025 Community Impact Report, detailing the outstanding and important work by the foundation’s Hawks For All, Tyetdji and Inclusion Project programs.
More than 25,000 participants were supported by world-class programs in a record-breaking year for the Hawks Community Foundation, providing a springboard for even further growth in the coming years.
In partnership with the Foundation’s loyal partners and donors, the programs have developed further opportunities for engagement, inclusion, equality and diversity, whilst fostering a culture of collaboration and highlighting sport as a vehicle to facilitate sustainable social and cultural change.
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Hawks Community Foundation Chair Maria Lui said:
“The Hawks Community Foundation’s 2025 Community Impact Report outlines our vision for sustained success and meaningful, long-term impact across the communities we serve.
“Through the continued success of our highly-regarded Hawks For All, Inclusion Project and Tyetdji programs, this report reflects our commitment to empowering people to connect with sport in inclusive, meaningful and long-lasting ways, whilst driving positive change within our community.
“With a strong focus on engagement, inclusion, equality, diversity, and Closing the Gap in Indigenous communities, our programs have made a tangible difference to individuals and communities throughout 2025, a result we are incredibly proud of.
“Supported by our valued partners and donors, the Foundation looks forward to building upon our record-breaking year and strengthening these powerful community connections while continuing to deliver a positive impact for many years to come.”
See below for a summary of the Hawks Community Foundation’s impact in 2025.
Hawks For All
Hawks For All is an inclusion-based program that celebrates ability, builds inclusion and breaks down barriers to belonging. Hawks For All ensures every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Through inclusive education, community sport and resilience programs, we are levelling the playing field for all.
Key stats
Number of participants engaged: 15,412
Average contact hours per participant: 249.25
Number of sessions/ events delivered: 424
Number of partners worked with: 50
Number of program hours delivered: 4,726
Total hours of employment: 3,712
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The Inclusion Project
The Inclusion Project was developed to create more accessible events that accommodate the needs of those living with a hidden disability. This involves employing staff with lived experience of disability in customer service roles at events, training existing staff in disability awareness and providing Sensory Friendly Spaces facilitated by Occupational Therapists. By fostering a supportive environment and implementing practical measures, this program not only enhances employment opportunities for individuals living with disabilities but also ensures more inclusive and accessible experiences for all attendees.
Key stats
Venues featuring The Inclusion Project Sensory Space: 16
Hours of meaningful employment: 2,260
Staff living with a disability who are employed as Inclusion Project officers: 39
People with a disability supported through The Inclusion Project: 15,266
Match days facilitated: 156
Attendees exposed to The Inclusion Project messaging across events: 3,011,030
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Tyetdji
The Hawks Community Foundation’s Tyetdji program, meaning ‘brown Hawk’ in Gunnai language, closes the Gap in Indigenous health, education and employment through co-designing impactful programs with First Nations communities.
Key stats
Number of participants engaged: 5,820
Average contact hours per participant: 443.3
Number of sessions/ events delivered: 56
Number of partners worked with: 79
Number of program hours delivered: 4,145
Total hours of employment: 2,004
Total contact hours with participants: 2,866.
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To read the Hawks Community Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report in full, CLICK HERE.
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