Sports can transform a life
A World Health Organisation report in 2022, revealed that over 70% of Indian adolescents - approximately 45 million children - were not meeting the minimum standards of physical activity and in Nepal 80% of adolescents did not have access to structured play.
In Australia, according to results from the Australian 2022 Report Card on physical activity for children and young people, physical activity levels of Australian children remain consistently low, despite access to and availability of facilities and open spaces.
In some countries, children and adolescents lack access to structured sport while in other countries facilities exist but participation remains low.
Young people miss out on the many developmental benefits of sport, while challenges including limited community participation, increased stress, poor mental health, nutritional deficiencies and limited reproductive health awareness continue to impact their wellbeing.
That’s where Here If You Need steps in.
Through inclusive sports programs and community partnerships, HIYN creates safe, supportive spaces where every child can thrive, on and off the field.
Working alongside schools, community organisations and local partners, HIYN designs development programs that use sport as a vehicle to empower young people to reach their full potential. While initiatives such as the Australian Sports Academy introduce participants to Australian sports including Netball and AFL (Australian Rules Football), our programs offer an opportunity for participants to build cultural understanding and develop age-appropriate health, wellbeing, and life skills in a safe, engaging and supportive environment.
By supporting both physical health and psychosocial wellbeing, each session nurtures the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children and adolescents, helping them grow into confident, respectful and capable adults. Because every child deserves the chance to play, learn and grow.
