The Creating Chances Podcast

Paul chats to Nicki Bardwell. Nicki is a former researcher for CSIRO who is now CEO of Fair Game Australia. They talk about the important work that Fair Game is doing in the remote and rural communities of Australia, the effectiveness of sport as a tool for social change and about how she hopes to continue to provide equal opportunities to all through Fair Game.

Paul chats to Alex Gorgees. Alex is professional UFC fighter and former Creating Chances participant. They talk about his journey from being a troubled student to a determined athlete, how he hopes his story will inspire the current generation and his future plans for his UFC career. 

Eve chats to Haneen Zreika. Haneen is a professional Aussie Rules football player for the GWS Giants WAFL team. They talk about how Haneen discovered the game of AFL at School, what it is like being the first female Muslim professional AFL player and her role in inspiring young women to get into sport. 

Rob connects with Al Hassan Diallo. Al Hassan was a former Football United participant and coach. They chat about his connection to Football United and how it has taught him lessons and skills that he still uses to this day. They also discuss the importance of being able to give back to the community around you. 

Paul chats to Creating Chances and Football United team member Ayman Hill. They talk about Ayman's role within both organisations, how he aims to be the role model he wishes he had growing up and what he has leant from his overseas experiences.

Rob speaks to two-time olympic aerial skier and former Creating Chances facilitator Sam Wells. The discuss how she became an Olympian, the process she goes through to set her goals and her current role as a motivational speaker, helping students achieve their dreams. 

Paul chats to two-time World Champion boxer Billy Dib about the importance of being able to inspire the next generation, bouncing back from setbacks and the impact that his family had on him and his career. 

Joe and Paul chat to NRLW star and former Creating Chances participant Simaima Taufa about her early involvement in Creating Chances, the importance of family and culture as well as her pathway to reach the top of her profession. 

Eve connects with Jessica Faulkner to talk about how Skateistan is using the sport of Skateboarding to empower young people across the globe

Joe is the Facilitator Mentor at Creating Chances.

Creating Chances is a for-purpose social enterprise delivering an evidence-based positive youth development pathway.

We use sport to achieve social impact in health, education, employment and community cohesion.

creatingchances.org.au