A new high-performance home for women\u2019s sport in New South Wales will be delivered following a $15 million funding injection from the Liberal Nationals Government.
\nThis investment in sports infrastructure will pave the way for the Sydney Swans entry into the AFLW and boost the facilities available for the successful NSW Swifts.
\nOur $15 million investment provides key funding required for the $55 million Sydney Swans HQ and Community Centre that will transform the iconic Royal Hall of Industries at Moore Park.
\nThis will breathe new life into the precinct creating an elite and community sporting hub, education facilities, out-reach support and community engagement spaces.
\nThe Royal Hall of Industries will be the new headquarters for the Sydney Swans men\u2019s and women\u2019s AFL teams, and will be home for one of the top netball teams, the NSW Swifts.
\nThis will deliver dedicated facilities for the female Sydney Swans players, allowing the Swans to launch an AFLW team and expand the Swans Academy youth girls and boys program to more than 1,000 participants.
\nThe Swans and Swifts will also expand their school and outreach programs, taking health and wellbeing education to more than 5,000 children annually.
\nWe recognise that the success of our elite women\u2019s sporting teams has an enormous impact on young Australians, inspiring them to get active, have fun and participate in sport \u2013 that\u2019s why this investment is so important.
\nThe development will also include an international standard netball court, which will be available for use by senior teams, junior development programs and open community access.
\nIt will also provide state of the art facility access for community, cultural and charity organisations.
\nThe GO Foundation, which creates opportunities for Indigenous youth through education, and Clontarf Foundation, which assists in the education and employment of Indigenous youth, will co-tenant for free.
\nThe Sydney Swans together with GO and Clontarf, will launch the Indigenous Education, Employment and Mentoring Program, to deliver 10 full time and 50 per time jobs for participants over five years.
\nThe Red Cross Blood Bank will also move-in, creating the Eastern Suburbs only permanent blood bank, which is expected to deliver up to 20,000 donations a year.
\nImportantly, the revitalisation of the precinct will deliver a new space for the whole community to enjoy.
\nOur Government can make investments that benefit and improve our communities, because our plan for stronger economy is working.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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