Swans Community
The Swan Districts Football Club is a well-connected and community engaged football club that improves social outcomes and sense of wellbeing in our community.
Football is in our DNA, but our focus is steadfast on improving the lives of the people in the community through creating greater engagement in education and transitions to employment, improving health and wellbeing and enhancing community connections.
We exist for a deeper purpose.
It’s about (Social) Impact
While our values and actions are recognisable where ever we are, we work closely with local community stakeholders, to ensure that our programs are designed to meet their specific needs and government and corporate partners, to ensure that we have an impact where it is needed the most.
Our unique position means that we are able to assist a wide range of groups to make a change, make a difference and bring communities together.
Our Social Impact
Swans deliver a number of programs and initiatives all designed to empower individuals and the community to create better futures.
PERTH
Swans Youth Hub
Swans have taken over the Youth Centre located at Steel Blue Oval in Bassendean. Offering a variety of programs and activities for young people in a safe and engaging environment alongside Swans mentors.
Swans Elevate
In school mentoring program that builds resilience, self belief and empowers students to create better futures.
Disability & Inclusion
Swantreprenuers
The SWANTREPRENEUR PROGRAM fosters entrepreneurial skills among youth, combining creative ideas with business education and hands-on experience. Participants gain practical skills through bringing ideas to life, supported by Swans mentors, sponsors and resources. Equipping them with essential knowledge in entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy.
Barista Training
Swans own and operate a mobile coffee van. Barista training is offered for young people and employment opportunities are available on Swans matchdays and events.
Moorditj Movement
An aboriginal health and wellbeing program delivered by 360 Health & Community at Steel Blue Oval on Monday and Wednesdays.
ONSLOW
Swans Youth Shed
Early Years
Afterschool Sports
Friday Night Lights
Afternoon Club
ROEBOURNE
Swans Elevate
Community Nightfields
School Holidays
DISABILITY & INCLUSION
This team delivers a number of programs and engagement across Perth, as well as visiting the Pilbara for special events.
Contact Jorja Perdija on 9279 8700 or email jperdija@swandistrictsfc.com
Our Disabilty & Inclusion Partners
All Abilities Football Team
In 2022 Swans became the first and only WAFL club to enter an All Abilities football team in the PFL Integrated Competition.
Registrations for 2025 season will open soon.
WHEELCHAIR AFL TEAM
Swans were one of the inaugural teams to enter the WA Wheelchair Football League.
Swans Elevate
In school mentoring program that builds resilience, self belief and empowers students to create better futures, tailored to suit the needs of students living with disability.
Wheelchair Community Sports
In partnership with Telethon, Swans now own sports wheelchairs that allow us to deliver Wheelchair Footy and Basketball to schools and the community.
Email jperdija@swandistrictsfc.com for more info.
Be You Festival
Held for the first time in 2024, the Be You festival in Karratha brought the opportunity for kids living with disability to participate in a number of sports and activities, including Wheelchair Footy.
Barista Training
COUNT ME IN
IDPwD BREAKFAST
Each year Swans hold a breakfast on December 3 to recognise International Day of People with Disability and celebrate the wonderful people connected to the club who do amazing things.
PARTNERS
Chevron Wheatstone Project
Pilbara Motor Group
Mineral Resources
