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CARLTON IN THE
COMMUNITY
CARLTON PLAYER CHARITIES
INDIGENOUS AWARDS AND
PATHWAYS REQUESTS
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C A R LTO N C O M M U N I T Y 2021 A N N U A L R E V I E W
Carlton Football Club
acknowledges the traditional
owners of the land on which
IKON Park is located, the
Wurundjeri people of the
Kulin Nation.
The Club also acknowledges
and pays its respects to their
Elders past, present and
emerging and the traditional
owners of country across
Australia, where we play our
great game.
CEO FOREWORD
The Carlton Football community via awareness raising
Club champions its campaigns, including the Club’s
responsibility to annual AFLW and AFL Carlton
influence positive Respects Games.
social change by Further, the Adam Saad Pathways
creating a strong sense program was established at the
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of connection and Club to create stronger football
belonging within pathways for multicultural youth,
while also providing off-field
our community.
education in leadership, nutrition,
While 2021 has been another cultural awareness and values.
significantly challenging year
Reconciliation with First Nations
for our members, supporters and
peoples also remains a strong
the broader community, the Club
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priority. Finalising the Club’s
maximised the opportunity to
Innovate Reconciliation Action
adjust to a new way of interacting
Plan (RAP) has been of primary
with our community program
focus in this space, to ensure
participants and plan for growing
the Club is ‘walking the walk’
the Carlton Respects program’s
as well as ‘talking the talk’,
impact and reach.
while building stronger
The Carlton Respects program connections with Aboriginal
continues to aim to be the most controlled organisations such
influential gender equality as Clothing the Gaps.
program in sport, with a vision
The Club has also continued to
to see an Australia free from
engage with affiliated charities
violence through the delivery
Richard Pratt Fellowships
of an education program in
in Prostate Cancer, Peter
schools and workplaces and
MacCallum Cancer Foundation
by addressing the broader
and Inclusion Foundation, while
providing support to a number
of individuals and families by
facilitating special requests.
Thank you to our funding partners
VISY, ADCO, and our Workplace
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Charter members for supporting
a special cause and doing their
bit. Further thanks for the advice
we receive from our Board
sub-committee members, Blues
Foundation trustees and RAP
Working Group and Advisors.
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We look forward to 2022
being a strong year.
Brian Cook
CEO Carlton Football Club
CARLTON RESPECTS
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Carlton Respects is the Carlton Football
Club’s flagship community initiative
promoting gender equality for the
prevention of violence against women.
Established in 2016 in response to the
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alarming statistics around family and
domestic violence in Australia, the
initiative comprises a schools program,
EVERY workplace charter and awareness
raising campaigns.
TWO MINUTES The Club encourages all members of the community to
AUSTRALIAN POLICE speak up if they see or hear disrespect towards women.
ARE CALLED OUT If you are in a position to, a donation to the Carlton Respects
TO A DOMESTIC program would be greatly appreciated to continue our
important work in the gender equality space.
VIOLENCE INCIDENT.
DONATE HERE
the Carlton Respects Digital
Learning Platform, not only
allowing for the continuation of
the program, but expanding it’s
reach and impact by increasing
its accessibility to all schools.
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2022 will see the first full year
The Carlton Respects of the Carlton Respects Digital
Schools Program was Learning Platform to allow for
developed in 2016 rapid growth and uptake of
to educate young the program across the state
Australian students and country. Through the
about respect and online platform, the Schools
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equality as a tool for Program will continue to
primary prevention of educate students aged between
violence against women. 10–14 on the importance of
respectful relationships, equality,
Developed with advice from and deconstructing gender
Our Watch and La Trobe stereotypes, strengthening
University, the program has positive, equal, and respectful
historically been delivered within relations among young men
schools throughout Melbourne’s and women.
northern metropolitan region. The program will continue to
The financial implications comprise four key sessions,
associated with the COVID-19 including the motion of emotions, For schools looking to register
pandemic necessitated a bullying and help-seeking, being for the Carlton Respects Program,
To find out more information restructure of the delivery of the a buddy and gender stereotypes, please email your interest to
program at the end of 2020. and values and respect. Community@carltonfc.com.au
CLICK HERE This enabled the Club to develop
The Carlton Respects who hosted our first webinar
Workplace Charter of the year. Tarang gave
aims to leverage participants an insight into his
the power of the personal story of the loss of his
sister from domestic violence.
workplace to play
our part in creating Our Workplace Charter
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an Australia free members were also invited to
from violence. our annual Carlton Respects
Workplace Charter seminar,
The Charter provides a proudly presented by VISY. The
framework with actions, created seminar took place on Tuesday
in conjunction with Our Watch, 19 October over Zoom and saw
to lead organisations to become presentations from Our Watch
a more gender equitable
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Practice Systems Manager
workplace. The charter also Jo Brislane, Daniel and Luke
offers education to employees Mancuso from YiaYia Next Door,
and provides them with the and a panel discussion with
opportunity to be a part of key Carlton Football Club AFL Senior
awareness raising campaigns. Assistant Coach Luke Power and
Most importantly, joining the AFLW player Gab Pound.
Charter demonstrates that
organisations are committed to
tackling one of Australia’s biggest
social challenges.
In 2021, our Workplace If your organisation is interested
Charter members were given in being part of the Carlton
the opportunity to hear from Respects Workplace Charter in
several different guest speakers, 2022, please contact us at
beginning with Tarang Chawla community@carltonfc.com.au.
The Club would like to thank the following
2021 Carlton Respects Workplace Charter
members for their commitment to challenging
gender inequality in the workplace.
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CARLTON RESPECTS
GAME DAY
On Saturday 7 August,
the Carlton Football
Club played its sixth
annual AFL Carlton
Respects game against
the Gold Coast Suns.
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In the lead up to the match,
the Club launched a new
campaign message,
‘Disrespect grows louder
surrounded by silence’,
encouraging everone in
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the community to call out
disrespectful behaviour,
and highlighting the
importance of speaking up
to ensure this social issue
doesn’t continue to grow.
On Saturday 20 and waving their orange flags
February, the Carlton to demonstrate their support.
Football Club hosted To conclude a fantastic
its fourth annual AFLW Carlton Respects match, the
Carlton Respects Game. Blues overcame the fast-starting
More than 2,000 football fans Tigers to record a five-point win.
flocked to IKON Park to watch
Carlton take on Richmond, with
many sporting a touch of orange
While COVID-19 restrictions
meant there was no crowd
in attendance at Marvel
Stadium, Blues fans far and
wide showed their support
via social media by posting
THE CLUB WOULD
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photos and adding a touch
of orange to their usual LIKE TO THANK
Navy Blue. THOSE WHO SHOWED
THEIR SUPPORT
AND RECOGNISED
THE IMPORTANCE
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OF GENDER
EQUALITY FOR THE
PREVENTION
Engagement on the Carlton Respects instagram account
saw a massive jump in impressions in both February
OF VIOLENCE
and August when the AFLW and AFL games were played. AGAINST WOMEN.
AFLW AFL
6,633 37,928
IMPRESSIONS IMPRESSIONS
FEBRUARY A U GU ST
@CARLTONRESPECTSADAM SAAD PATHWAYS
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Established by Adam Saad in 2018,
the Adam Saad Pathways is a program that
invites youth from culturally diverse backgrounds
to participate in various football and personal
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development programs.
The program aims to create Divided into three parts,
positive and healthy role models, the program comprises
both throughout the community the Adam Saad Academy,
and within respective households, the Adam Saad High
by addressing disengaged youth Performance Program and
and providing opportunities the Adam Saad Schools Cup.
for participants to learn about The Academy was the sole
their culture, religion and component of the Pathways
identity in addition to improving program that was delivered
their football skills, while also at the Club in 2021, with plans
providing career pathways to launch the remaining two
preparing them for the future. next year.The Adam Saad Academy Adam Saad High Adam Saad Schools Cup
– a multicultural academy and Performance Program – – a primary school football
high-perforance program that a program for six young athletes, competition held in Northern
welcomes youth aged between selected from the Adam Saad Metropolitan Melbourne where
12–15 years, living in Northern Academy who undergo a between six and 10 primary
Metropolitan Melbourne from similar program to Adam Saad’s schools participant in the
various cultural backgrounds own AFL program, where they annual Adam Saad Schools
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and religions. The Academy uses mirror the professional lifestyle Cup. The overall aim of the
football as a vehicle to equip of an elite AFL footballer. The Cup is to connect participants
participants with the foundations program takes place over three with local sporting clubs to
required to lead successful lives consecutive days. encourage participation in
as they grow to become young recreational sports.
adults. Coached by Adam Saad
himself, the eight-week program
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consists of leadership, cultural
awareness and educational
sessions, as well as football skills
development and an insight into
a professional athlete’s lifestyle.
A game is also played in the last
week against another multicultural
academy, allowing participants
to showcase their strengths.
“... THE ADAM SAAD ACADEMY
HAS GIVEN ME MUCH MORE
KNOWLEDGE IN ALL ASPECTS
OF LIFE, SCHOOL, FAMILY AND
MOST OF ALL, FOOTBALL.
THAT IS WHY HE IS SUCH AN
INSPIRATION TO US ALL.”
PARTICIPANT“... HAVING BEEN LUCKY
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ENOUGH TO TRAIN WITH
AND BE COACHED BY AN
AFL SUPERSTAR AND
A SUPER PROFESSIONAL,
SUPPORTIVE TEAM IS
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UNREAL! IT MEANS
A GREAT DEAL TO HIM
AND IS HELPING HIM
BOTH PERSONALLY AND
WITH HIS FOOTBALL IN
MANY WAYS.”
PARENTCARLTON INDIGENOUS This year, the Carlton Football Club:
PATHWAYS - D
eveloped an Indigenous
themed Guernsey, with
proceeds being donated
back to assist Indigenous
COMMITMENT. RESPECT. OPPORTUNITY. foundations and charities.
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- P articipated in league-wide
The Carlton Football Indigenous rounds and
Club officially launched celebrations.
their Innovate
- E nsured appropriate
Reconciliation Action
Welcome to Country or
Plan (RAP) in 2019. Acknowledgements of
A RAP is a strategic document Country at official events
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that supports an organisation’s were delivered.
business plan. It includes
- E stablished partnerships
practical actions that will drive
with local Indigenous
an organisation’s contribution to
organisations.
reconciliation both internally and
in the communities in which - A
ppointed an Indigenous
it operates. Liaison Lead to create a
flagship Indigenous Program
Our vision for reconciliation is to
with our community.
play our part as an elite sporting
club and workplace in creating a
nation that celebrates Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander diverse
communities and brings together
all Australians to walk as one.PLAYER AWARDS
This year, Adam Saad was Carlton Head of Football Brad Harry Taylor, Scott Selwood and
the recipient of the award for Lloyd said the award was a Gary Rohan as former recipients
his outstanding contribution testament to Saad’s character of the award.
and commitment to the and his commitment to
Adam Saad Academy. developing others.
Setting aside time outside of “Adam is an extremely generous
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his football schedule, Saad person who has a passion for
delivered the program for the first helping others,” Lloyd said.
time as a Blue in 2021, uniting 25 “We are extremely proud to
young athletes from a variety of see him acknowledged for
cultural backgrounds. the commitment he has shown
Despite the sessions being and the time he has devoted to
Each year, in honour disrupted by the COVID-19 helping youth who look up to him
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of the late Tom Hafey, lockdown and restrictions in as a role model.
Variety presents the Melbourne, with some sessions “Adam sets a very strong
Tom Hafey Variety held at IKON Park and some example across our football club
Heart of Football virtually over Zoom, Saad both on and off the field, and we
Award to a current commitment did not waver. congratulate him for his efforts in
AFL or AFLW player Since becoming a Blue making a difference throughout
who has inspired the during the 2020 trade period, the community.”
children’s charity by Saad has immersed himself As the recipient of the
displaying outstanding across all aspects of the Club, Tom Hafey Variety Heart of
commitment to demonstrating a passion Football Award, Saad received
to helping the community, “... ADAM IS AN
Australian children. a $2,000 donation from Variety EXTREMELY GENEROUS
particularly by influencing youth
The Award recognises from culturally and linguistically
to use for the Adam Saad PERSON WHO HAS
the player’s selfless Pathways program. A PASSION FOR
diverse backgrounds and having
actions and dedication a positive impact on aspiring He now joins Eddie Betts, HELPING OTHERS...”
to children. young footballers. Andrew McLeod, Robert Harvey, BRAD LLOYDPLAYER AWARDS
Nicola has supported various
dementia awareness and
fundraising events, including
the annual Memory Walk &
Jog event hosted by Dementia
Australia (who Nicola is an
ambassador). She has been
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vocal in the media for supporting
families of people living with
dementia and through her effort
has recruited numerous volunteers
and participants to raise money
Each year, at the for the cause as well as raise
Brownlow Medal night, awareness of the disease
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AFL recognises an AFL/ and reduce social isolation
AFLW player for the amongst carers.
Jim Stynes Community Nicola was deservingly
Leadership Award. named a nominee for this year’s
Over the past five years, Jim Stynes Community Leadership
Nicola has been a big Award 2021, which was
eventually won by Travis Boak.
advocate for Dementia
and has used her platform
to assist the work of
Dementia Australia to
raise awareness and
understanding
of dementia within
the community.CHARITIES
Inclusion Foundation filmed on-ground at IKON Park awareness of the prevalence of
Inclusion Foundation is an with Blues players Sam Walsh prostate cancer and promote the
organisation that aims to enhance and Matt Kennedy taking part importance of early detection.
lives and change perceptions in this challenge with a group of This year, the messaging around
of Down Syndrome within society. Inclusion Foundation students. the match centred around the
They do this through providing The intention of the video was importance of attending regular
Australian-first, innovative dance to promote social inclusion and
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check-ups with your GP, with
and fitness programs for children create a viral campaign to bring statistics demonstrating that due to
and young adults with awareness to both the cause and the COVID-19 pandemic, not as
Down syndrome. the charity. This video was then many people were attending their
promoted across both the Club’s regular check-ups.
The Carlton Football Club and Inclusion Foundation’s social
partnership with Inclusion channels, as well as being played The Pratt family
Foundation began in 2015 and during Carlton’s Round 1 Match The Pratt family and guests were
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has seen the two organisations against Richmond. invited to take to the field during
come together to celebrate the pre-game player warm-up.
WDSD each year. This has Richard Pratt Cup
While on the ground, the David
included Carlton players In 2009, in partnership with Parkin prostate cancer video
participating in a Beat Fit™ the Pratt Foundation and was played.
performance at Federation Collingwood Football Club,
Square, attempting to break a Carlton Football Club hosted the Three-quarter time
world record and a Moverthon inaugural Richard Pratt Cup. The acknowledgement
at Federation Square. Cup has since been held annually During three-quarter time, a
Count Me In video in honour of former player, 30-second applause occurred
committeeman, major donor and to recognise those impacted by
The main activation for the president of the Carlton Football prostate cancer.
World Down Syndrome Day Club, the late Richard Pratt who
21campaign was a combined passed with prostate cancer. The
Carlton and Inclusion Foundation Richard Pratt Cup presents an
dance video. This video was opportunity each year to raisePeter MacCallum Cup This session allowed the two
The Peter Mac Cup began boys to take photos, videos and
in 1993 and is the longest speak with individual players.
standing charity sporting They also each received a Team
relationship within Australia. The Signed Guernsey at the end of
Cup plays an important role in the training session.
Trophy presentation
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raising awareness of the Peter
MacCallum Cancer Centre’s With Carlton defeating
work in preventing, detecting Collingwood, the Peter Mac Cup
and treating cancers, as well was presented to stand-in captain
as encouraging support from Jacob Weitering post-match.
the community.
This year’s Peter Mac Cup was
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used as an awareness raising
match for the Foundation’s major
event, Unite to Fight Cancer
(UTFC).
Training session viewing
In the week leading up to the
PMC, two patients from the
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
attended a Carlton Football Club
training session.
This opportunity allowed the two
patients, Michael, and David,
to view the training session on-
ground and interact with various
players and coaches.REQUESTS SLATER
The Carlton Football Club greatly
values its commitment to the
community. We pride ourselves
on being proactive in addressing
and supporting the needs of the
community with just over $1.2
million invested annually into
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the community as verified by the
London Benchmarking Group.
One way we are committed
to the community is through
our requests program. Through
requests, as a Club we are able
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to provide support to individual’s
and organisations in need.
The Carlton Football Club
assists with:
- Complimentary tickets As part of the Club’s community presented a unique opportunity
- Player visits requests, in April this year the to lead the boys out to training
Blues were privileged to meet six- and be part of the team for a very
- Autographed items year-old Slater Clifton-Walker, special Navy Blue afternoon.
- Special requests giving him a one-day contract to To learn more about
be a part of the team. Slater’s experience:
To submit a request to the Carlton Please note that the Club is
Football Club, please use the link not able to offer financial Slater was a young Bluebagger
found here. All requests must be assistance, cash donations battling a terminal illness and CLICK HERE
submitted through this form to or monetary sponsorship. to thank him for cheering on the
ensure your request is referred to team despite everything he had
the correct department. SUBMIT REQUEST been going through, he wasTHE CARLTON FOOTBALL
CLUB THANKS OUR
PLAYERS, STAFF, MEMBERS,
CORPORATE PARTNERS AND
FANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
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IN 2021. WE LOOK
FORWARD TO A STRONG
AND IMPACTFUL 2022.
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