CAN YOU HELP?
Assistance is required by volunteers, donations of both equipment and funds.
Contact Us
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



OnSide Victoria-Connecting Communities
 
Many people face cultural, social or economic disadvantage that excludes them from participating in community activities.

OnSide Victoria acts as a driving force for the provision of a variety of social and community engagement opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse and socially disadvantage young men and women.

We work with key partners to develop dynamic and innovative programs and assist communities in tackling the barriers they face on a daily basis.

Actively consulting with CALD communities in decision making, OnSide Victoria offers activities, employment and training to young people to improve self esteem, develop leadership skills and increase community involvement.


Background

OnSide Soccer was established following the success of the ‘Kick Start’ program organised and conducted by Victoria Police, the Victorian Magistrates Court and the Collingwood Football Club. This program resulted in over 5000 disadvantaged young men and women and their parents or carers attending AFL matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

OnSide Soccer began in 2001, created by a group of dedicated volunteers from the Victorian Magistrates’ Court, Victoria Police, the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues, WISE employment, Football Federation Victoria, legal practitioners and Local Government Authorities.

At the 2006 Annual General Meeting, the Chairman of OnSide Soccer resigned and a new Board was elected. The decision was made by both the previous and incoming committee members that the organisation should transition in to a multisport domain to better reflect the needs of the wider community.

As a result of a series of strategic planning sessions and the development of the operational plan, the name ‘OnSide Victoria’ was introduced and ratified to truly represent the organisation and its new wider role.
 
Since then, OnSide Victoria is developing considerably in its reformed guise as a driving force behind the provision of education, leisure and social opportunities to engage and connect with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities thoughout Victoria