ISSUE 60 — DECEMBER 2021
A Better Choice Spring Campaign — ‘Local Youth Sports Initiative’ The A better choice! Spring campaign was an initiative aimed at getting our nations kids back on their feet and back out in the field after Covid-19 forced them into a longer than usual half time break.
Through the Spring campaign, retailers had the opportunity to help local kids and sporting clubs get back to doing what they loved through a ‘Local Youth Sports Initiative’, which saw a total of $32,900 awarded to youth sporting clubs nationwide. Customers were able to nominate their team, club or individual in-store and each state gave away 10 x $500 sponsorships to selected entrants as well as runners-up prizes. One of the winners of the sponsorship was the Whitehorse Colts Palaminos Netball Team, who were nominated by their coach, Catherine Wall, through Wattle Park Green Grocer. Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns have prevented the team from putting all their hard training into
action, and in almost two years the team have only played one game. The team will use the sponsorship towards new equipment as well as subsidising the fees for players who need extra support. Melissa Collard, the Netball Secretary for the club said, ‘we don’t want people to be excluded because they can’t afford to participate, so some of the funds will go towards helping make sure people can participate regardless of their economic situation’. This initiative highlights the importance of local fruit and vegetable retailers, who act as an important link between the industry and the wider community. By shopping local and supporting your local retailer you are helping support the broader community. 13
