In 2023, the generous donations from our Sky Blue Community allowed us to launch our disability sports programs into schools and run community programs around Sydney.

This saw the Foundation run programs in Victoria Avenue Public School, Caroline Chisholm Public School, Giant Steps and Smalls Rd Public School in 2023. We were also able to run community programs at Valentine Sports Park, Stanhope Gardens Leisure Centre, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club and Sky Park, Sydney FC’s training ground.

Developing these programs saw specially designed curriculums developed to meet the participants needs, including working on team work, resilience, confidence, literacy, numeracy, as well as their football skills.

Taryan Walsh, Assistant Principal – Support Units, at Smalls Road Public School said;

“The kids have really enjoyed it and developed so much throughout the program. It's really lovely to see more of them playing soccer with the mainstream kids at break times and gaining confidence and the skills throughout the term to help them.”

This saw over 900 participants being able to participate in Sydney FC disability sports programs through the three pillars of programs – schools, community and matchday experiences.