Australia today boasts some of the highest living standards anywhere and as an ever more inclusive society, has much to be proud of.

But equality of opportunity for everyone is still lacking. Across many swathes of Australia there are extreme disadvantaged communities hidden away from most people. They can be in urban, rural or outback communities or even on your doorstep – and they’re real.

The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation is about making a positive difference to children in such areas and helping them to a better life through access to sport.

Our methods are simple. We target run-down tennis courts, empty community or church halls, a basketball court, football oval, bike path or skate ramp. Anywhere sport can be played. And then we get to work.

Access to sport is only the beginning. Once a construction or renovation is complete, we bring in ongoing training programs in many sports for local children. We also introduce and use our elite team of ambassadors – achievers who want to give back – as trainers and mentors for the children.

And once a project is set to go, we’ll move onto the next one. Access for everyone, everywhere, as soon as we can.