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Stay informed with our blogs and articles that delve into the role of sport, leisure, and physical activity in wider systems.
Collective Leisure Secures Three-Year Contract to Deliver Minds Collective Football Club - Supporting people in their Mental Health Recovery
After a competitive tender process, Collective Leisure has been awarded a three-year contract with the City of Sydney to deliver Minds Collective Football - an impactful initiative supporting people in their mental health recovery through the power of physical activity and social connection.
Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy
Delivering vital programs that support seniors, young people, and refugee and migrant women to build digital skills and confidence.
Celebrating One Year of Pasifika Moving
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Pasifika Moving - a culturally responsive physical activity and wellbeing program led by and for Pasifika women in Western Sydney.
Moving Together: CALD Communities in Focus. Sustainable Transport Engagement in partnership with City of Parramatta and Transport NSW
We recently partnered with City of Parramatta and Transport NSW to deliver the CALD Community in Focus program
Minds Collective Football Club: Kicking Goals for Physical and Mental Well-being
Minds Collective Football Club: Kicking Goals for Physical and Mental Well-being
Hot off the Press - Physical inactivity in Western Sydney costs local economy $1.5 billion
ABC News Press Coverage - Physical inactivity in Western Sydney costs local economy $1.5 billion, with vulnerable groups at risk, reports says.
By Joshua Boscaini, Posted Sun 12 Jan 2025
Systems change Initiative to reduce physical inactivity – officially launched as a charity
On the 21 November 2024 Western Sydney Moving (WSYD Moving) was officially launched as a Health Promotion Charity at the WSYD Moving Symposium, held at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta.
Empowering Well-being: Collective Leisure’s Transformative Program at Bankstown Senior College
Over the past three weeks, Collective Leisure had the privilege of delivering six sessions of engaging, impactful learning at Bankstown Senior College (BSC) on everything well-being to students in English for Study (EFS) . Our co-founders, David and Jennifer, led this transformative program, marking our sixth year working with the college.
Building Community Through Student Placements: Collective Leisure’s Journey of Social Impact and Engagement
As a Work Integrated Social Enterprise (WISE), Collective Leisure is committed to creating employment pathways for marginalised groups, with a particular focus on supporting refugee youth. Our dedication to social impact goes beyond just providing a workplace; we foster a nurturing environment emphasising growth, community, and genuine engagement.
Collective Leisure Pitches at Pitch for Good Parramatta to Launch Weekly Sportability Club for Children with Disabilities
Collective Leisure was one of five organizations to pitch at the innovative Pitch for Good Parramatta event. Organized by the City of Parramatta and Start Some Good, the initiative aims to empower not-for-profit organizations and social enterprises by helping them generate awareness and secure funding for their impactful projects.
Kick-Off for Minds Collective: Using Football to Support Mental Health Recovery
Minds Collective, our new community football initiative, has officially launched at the new synthetic sports field at Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria, with the goal of supporting individuals in their mental health recovery.
David Burns, CEO of Collective Leisure, Wins Social Traders NSW & ACT Business for Good Game Changer Award 2024
This accolade, presented at the National Game Changer Awards, celebrates trailblazers who drive impactful change in the social enterprise sector, recognising those at the forefront of #Business4Good.
Collective Leisure Achieves International People and Planet First Certification
We are thrilled to announce that Collective Leisure, a pioneering social enterprise, has earned the esteemed People and Planet First certification. This global verification, stewarded by the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), recognizes organizations committed to prioritizing environmental sustainability and social impact.
Collective Leisure wins Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award 2024
Collective Leisure has won an Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award in Melbourne, presented during the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention 2024.
Part of the System
Two years ago, I launched a podcast series called Part of the System with the goal to chat with people and organisations that are part of the wider sport and physical activity system across Australia, New Zealand, England and America, through a well-being and systems lens.
Collective Leisure – wins Community Based Initiative of the Year Award 2023 through Parks & Leisure NSW/ACT as a ‘business for good’
Parks and Leisure acknowledges excellence in the industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence. This year it awarded Collective Leisure the Community Based Initiative of the year NSW/ACT award.
Smash Tennis Mental Well-being Initiative
We’re delighted to serve off our 3rd Smash Tennis program, designed for individuals aged 16+ to aid in their mental health recovery.
Cumberland Schools Sustainability Expo 2022
Collective Leisure joined Cumberland City Council to deliver the Schools Sustainability Expo 2022 at Merrylands.
New Adult Sportability Club launch!
We’ve been awarded a grant by City of Parramatta to set up an adult Sportability Club at the Roselea Community Centre
Collective Leisure Social Enterprise Accreditation renewed
Australia’s first social enterprise leisure management company, Collective Leisure, has been re-certified for a second time as a legitimate social enterprise through Social Traders’ world-leading framework - Building a more inclusive Australia.