Mossman, Far North students enjoy John Moriarty football gala day

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Mossman and Far North students loved the recent John Moriarty Football gala day. Pictures: Supplied

A short time ago John Moriarty Football (JMF) a local football program for Indigenous children, held its bi-annual school-based football Gala Day at Tiger Park, Manunda. 

50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Cairns West, Mossman, Yarrabah and Gordonvale competed under the direction of seven Kuranda District State College students, all studying their Certificate two in sport and recreation with the support of JMF.

“Great Event, super fun and great people," Kuranda High School Student Sheena Jacobi said.

"MF organises their events very well, I had tons of fun," fellow Kuranda High student, Flynn Lyons said.

Playing in the round robin tournament, participants displayed fantastic teamwork and respect, along with some great athletic skills. 

“It was a day full of happiness, joy and smiles, the kids played within the spirit, displaying the JMF core values of resilience, teamwork, leadership and respect. We look forward to the next one," JMF head coach and mentor, Bruno Silva said.

Yanyuwa man John Moriarty AM was the first Aboriginal football player to be selected to play for Australia.

A product of the stolen generations, John came from humble beginnings to reach the pinnacle of Australian sport.

In 2012 John co-founded John Moriarty Football (JMF), a transformational skills program with a track record for improving school attendance, building resilience and improving physical and mental health outcomes for Indigenous children in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities.

In 2019, JMF established its hub in Kuranda.

It currently delivers its school based programs in primary and secondary schools in Cairns, Gordonvale, Yarrabah, Mossman, Kuranda and Mareeba.

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