SHAPE Melbourne hosted its second successful Annual Charity Soccer Day, raising $90,000 for Djirra, a vital Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in Victoria.
Held at the Melbourne Sports Centres on Friday, 22 November 2024, the event united 200 (number of attendees) players from SHAPE, sponsoring subcontractors and suppliers in friendly competition. In support of global campaign 16 Days of Activism (25 November to 10 December) Against Gender-Based Violence, the funds raised will support Djirra’s critical work empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children to live free from family violence.
As the games kicked off, teams competed in group stages before moving on to semi-finals and the thrilling championship match. Congratulations to Custom Clad on their back-to-back grand final victory!
Alongside the games, the subbie penalty shootout, raffle, and silent auction added extra excitement and were key fundraising activities for the day. Generous contributions from attendees and supporters helped raise much-needed funds for Djirra.
Lunch was followed by a speech from special guest Antoinette Braybrook AM, CEO of Djirra. Her inspiring words highlighted the strength and resilience of Aboriginal women and the importance of supporting initiatives that address family violence and systemic challenges.
Antoinette says “The kind donations received from SHAPE will support Djirra to achieve our key priorities in delivering our critical, specialist, frontline services and programs for Aboriginal women and their children across Victoria.”
In support of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism (25 November to 10 December) Against Gender-Based Violence, the funds raised will support Djirra's critical work empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children to live free from family violence.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our supporters who contributed packages to make the day a success, including Melbourne Sports Centres for generously donating the venue.
Adam Head, General Manager – VIC at SHAPE, said: “Events like this showcase the incredible power of community. Together with our subcontractors, suppliers, and supporters, we’ve not only raised vital funds but also raised awareness for Djirra’s critical work. We’re proud to stand alongside them in supporting Aboriginal women and children to live lives free from violence.”
Special thanks to our partners who have generously donated to our raffle and auction prizes: Carlton FC, Chocamama, CNX 2 Sports, Collingwood FC, CoS, GPT Group, Harvey Norman, Loco for Coco, Luxury Escapes, Mark Tuckey, Medallion Club, Stylecraft, Western Bulldogs FC
SHAPE would like to extend a massive thanks to the generous subcontractors and suppliers who sponsored the event and donated.
Platinum: SKS Technologies, ALD Expert, Custom Clad, Aspen Commercial Interiors
Gold: Aflux Interior Linings
Silver: AC Hall Airconditioning, KEECE, JCA Commercial Painting, Lume Electrical Solutions, SAFS (Sustainable Access Floor Solutions), Optima
Bronze: mechonik, ASERVE FREDON, Trump Floor Coverings, Mediterranean Decorators & Painters, d&e, activemetal, UPG (United Plumbing Group), wke (warrankox electrical), Fast & Reliable Sprinkler Fire Services Pty Ltd, informe, Forza Group, Metric Power and Data, CWF, Michael Schiavello
Special Mention: Poya Tiling, Reflex Technology, Maze Tiling, Lockwood Flooring
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, sea, and skies. We’re grateful to those who have cared for, nurtured, and protected Country for future generations, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
