LN Connect

Join Michael and Tim as they wrap up the year that was, some of the their highlights and ideas for the future

Former AFL player, Tackle Your Feelings Ambassador and Media Rising Star, Dylan Buckley joins the LN Connect Podcast to chat all things elite pathways, coaching, mental health, podcasts and life.

Check out the latest episode of @Leisure Network’s ‘LN Connect’ podcast with Michael and Tim, featuring  Katherine O’Regan, CEO at Sports Environment Alliance.

They discuss all the latest news and issues around climate change, the link between sport and the environment, how organisations can get started on their sustainability journey and the role of elite sport in this space.

As a bonus episode of the Youth Engagement Podcast Series, we chat with two of VicHealth's 'Future Healthy Community Champions', James and Jessi, and learn a bit about what they're doing to amplify the voice of young people with a disability.

For the 4th Episode in the Youth Engagement Series, we chat with Lacrosse Victoria and Proud of Play on leadership, research, funding, education and lots more as we continue to put the spotlight on young people

On the latest episode of the Youth Engagement Series, we find out what's happening at Netball Victoria in the Youth Space with Jen Camilleri (Affiliate Services Manager)

Take a listen and hear about the impact their Youth Advisory Committee is having, it's ongoing benefits and the influence it's having on youth participation in the sport.

Supporting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds is an important journey for the team at the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) 

In Episode 2 of the Youth Engagement Series, the team chats with Boudene Hauraki about opportunities, equal partnership and his own cultural background.'

With the support of VicHealth and their 'Future Healthy' initiative, over the next four episode on the LN Connect Podcast we'll be focusing on young people. First up is Finnley and Ruqia from Youth Affairs Council (YACVIC).

As a volunteer, Lorraine has done it all. From rattling tins for the Good Friday Appeal to supporting the growth of the Lara Giants Basketball Club, the amount of hours is hard to keep track of.

In the latest episode of 'LN Connect' talks about her experiences, the opportunities and the importance of getting her family involved as well. A 'Club Legend' recipient in 2019 through the VIVA Energy Geelong Refinery Sports Awards, we thank Lorraine and the many volunteers across community sport for their contribution to the community.

National Volunteer Week is a chance for us to celebrate and recognise the vital work volunteers do.

In this  episode hosts Tim and Michael caught up with Scott Cooper and mum Pam to learn more about Scott’s journey as a volunteer, the skills he learnt and how he is giving something truly wonderful and unique to the community.