"Our goal is that one day, every child, no matter their needs, no matter where the live, has the opportunity to play the greatest game in the world."

Starkick is a multi award winning, All-Abilities football program that caters for boys and girls 5 to 17 years of age. 

Children who by circumstance or choice, who may be unable or unwilling to participate in a traditional sporting team environment, are provided the support and resources they require to enable them to participate and most importantly - have fun!  Starkick aims to cater for all disabilities, and runs with the simple mantra -

“IF YOU WANT TO PLAY,  WE'LL FIND A WAY”

Benefits to children

• Children engage in games and activities geared towards their own abilities
• Inclusion and equality – A sense of belonging and being part of a wider team and club
• Children learn the basics of teamwork
• Children are provided with the necessary support and when required have access to 1 on 1 assistance.
• Children learn the basic principles and importance of physical activity
• Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others
• Contact with older children and adults provides valuable role model experiences
• Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health, fitness and overall well-being
• Physical activity develops motor and social skills and intellectual capacities.
• Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory, enhanced creativity and better learning, and problem solving and attitude capabilities
• Starkick aims to help children develop to their full potential but never forgetting the overall goal of having fun.

Benefits to parents

• Opportunities for safe, quality family time that results in family bonding
• A sense of belonging and community involvement
• The opportunity to engage with children and other families
• Greater social contact and interaction

Benefits to the community

• A stronger social fabric and improved community health
• Creating a framework for enhanced inclusion and acceptance for everyone
• An opportunity to reach out to all members of the community for inclusion within a Club based environment
• Enhanced family and non-family support networks
• Create awareness in the wider community for both children and adults
• Community structure serves as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support

 

 Starkick is a registered trademark of the Western Australian Football Commisison.