This is an amazing program with amazing people! The kids are learning so many soccer skills and life values. The program also develops self confidence. I highly recommend.
Mickael Arminana
Parent
Kamal Ibrahim migrated from Ethiopia with his family in 2003 at the age of 12 to escape civil war and conflict.
At that time, he spoke no English and found it difficult settling into life in Australia. He turned to his passion – soccer – as a way of communicating and connecting into his new community.
To provide opportunities for children and young people, especially those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds to play soccer in a safe and inclusive environment
To encourage children and young people to be fit and active, and to support both their physical and psychological health and wellbeing
To foster positive cross-cultural relationships with others, to connect and empower children and young people in making a positive contribution to their community
To support inclusivity and social cohesion by connecting children and young people with their families, our partners and the wider community
To use evidence-based research, technical knowledge, and feedback on the needs of
our participants and players to delivery innovative programs and advocate for
outcomes young people in our communities.
Evaluation Report: Strengthening Families and Communities with Positive Kick Soccer
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Our innovative positive soccer program for children and young people aged five to seventeen is designed to help participants build their soccer skills while also building a positive mindset to apply to other parts of their lives.
Learn MoreWe are very interested in how One Ball can encourage the understanding and practice of Positive character strengths for young people to help them reach their potential.
Take a youth SurveyThe name of the organisation originated from the concept that when Kamal was a young boy growing up in Ethiopia he didn’t have much, no designated playing field, no boots, no uniform and no coaches.
The neighbourhood only had one ball to share amongst all the kinds and Kamal experienced first-hand that all you really need is literally “one ball” to bring everyone together.
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JOIN NOWSport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination