Learn to row program with the Karen community

Sports Focus is thrilled to collaborate with Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) in supporting the Bendigo Rowing Club’s efforts to welcome and include our local Karen community. Earlier this year, the club successfully ran a learn-to-row program for the Karen community. With continued support from Sports Focus and BCHS, the club aims to offer more opportunities during the 2024/2025 season. To express their gratitude, participants have presented a signed Karen flag, which will be proudly displayed in the Bendigo Rowing clubrooms. 

Laura Bradley, Community Development & Partnerships Lead at Sport Focus worked on this program, and said “rowing is a completely new and unfamiliar sport to the Karen community, so witnessing the growth of both the participants and the club coaches has been a true privilege. I am excited to offer ongoing support to the club as they continue on their cultural inclusion journey”