Match for a Mate

2025 Warrnambool Social Innovators

June 2025

By Raeesa, Tahnee, Billie, Lennox, Max

Footy brings people together and this team is using that energy to support mental health awareness through Match for a Mate. By hosting a local football match at Russel Creek Park, they’re raising money for mental health charities and sending a strong message: it’s okay to not be okay.

This isn’t just about the game. It’s about creating an inclusive community space, reducing stigma, and turning sport into a platform for positive change.

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