About us

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Field2Future, powered through Aspire Community, supports under represented, disconnected and disengaged young people across regional and remote Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

We focus on four areas: Play, Learn, Lead and Thrive.

Through sport, especially hockey and traditional Indigenous games, along with education and cultural connection, we create opportunities for growth and change.

Our programs remove barriers, strengthen wellbeing and open pathways into learning, employment and leadership.

Our mission

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We open opportunities so young people, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in regional and remote Australia, can play, learn, lead and thrive, building confidence and capability through programs shaped by culture, community and lived experience.

Our Vision

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Our vision is for young people across Australia to be confident, capable and clear about their future, with opportunities in sport, education and leadership that strengthen identity, build resilience and empower them to uplift their communities.

Our Values

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We create fair and accessible opportunities so every young person can participate, progress and succeed.

InclusioN

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We respect and centre the identity, strength and lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities.

Culture

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We work in partnership with schools, families and communities to co design solutions that reflect local needs and create lasting impact.

Collaboration

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We build connection, belonging and shared responsibility to support strong, empowered communities now and into the future.

COMMUNITY

Meet the Team

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    Julie McNeil

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Wes Ferns

    ACCL Programs Delivery Manager

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    Sawadu Tabuai

    Community Hub Lead and Program Mentor

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    David McNeil

    Educator and Mentor

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    Lisa Fatnowna

    Community Program Delivery Lead and Program Mentor

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    Jayden Darcy

    Kickstarter Project Lead & Student Mentor

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    Esther Gaffney

    Part Time Development Officer

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    Taliah Lucas

    School Based Development Officer Trainee

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    Matthias Graepel

    Aspire / Sport 4 All Program Coordinator

Join our growing team!

CONTACT

Our Board

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    Cathy Nixon

    Elected Member

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    John Watts

    Elected Member

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    Dr Robert Pozzi

    Elected Member

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    Julie McNeil

    Elected Member

Strategic Position.

Download our Strategic Position to gain insights into Aspire Community's future direction and key initiatives. This document outlines our comprehensive strategies for driving social change and empowering communities through sport.

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Where we work

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Regional Partnerships

Torres Strait Islands
Cape York: Including Western Cape York, Cooktown and South Cape, Bamaga, and NPA
Cairns and Far North Queensland: Notably Yarrabah and Wangetti Atherton Tableland: Encompassing Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Atherton, and Mareeba
Gulf Savannah Region: Covering Georgetown, Forsythe, Croydon, Normanton, Karumba, Burketown, and Doomadgee
Central Queensland - Emerald Region joins us to pilot some Futures In Motion programs

Global Partnerships

2026 New Balance Foundation- Futures in Motion
Partner: Beyond Sport
Beyond Sport is a 501(c)(3), UK-registered global foundation

Oceania Hockey/Team Up - Hookin4Health:
Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu

National Partnerships

Hockey Australia: Operating in Melbourne
Hockey Queensland: Located in Brisbane
Hockey Northern Territory: Based in Darwin Cairns Hockey - based across the Cairns region

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Make a donation

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Your donation helps young people Play, Learn, Lead and Thrive, creating futures full of possibility.

By supporting Field2Future, you strengthen culturally grounded, community-led programs that keep young people connected, confident and engaged. Your generosity removes barriers and opens access to sport, education and leadership programs that build wellbeing, identity, school engagement and long-term opportunity.

Every contribution helps fund scholarships, mentoring, and programs that empower young people across regional and remote Australia. You create safe spaces to play, meaningful opportunities to learn, and strong foundations for young people to grow into leaders in their families, communities and future workplaces.

Invest in the future today. Your support drives lasting change, ensuring every young person has the chance to rise, succeed and thrive.

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