Parliamentarians, Musos and Media Unite on the Field to tackle loneliness

Lacing up the boots and taking part in the match were Labor MP Peter Khalil (Wills), National Party MP Sam Birrell (Nicholls), and Liberal MP (Casey) who were joined by players from the Canberra Reclink Community Cup.

Following the tightly contested match, Reclink Australia CEO thanked the group for their support and highlighted the need to work together to address the crisis of loneliness in the community.

“Reclink exists to solve the problem of loneliness by connecting people through sport. Just like the camaraderie and connections that was on display in today’s match, this occurs in the 350 sessions weekly sessions that run across Australia. It’s in these sessions that we can work with people from a diverse set of backgrounds and circumstances to provide accessible sport and recreation activities to have a positive impact on their lives,” said Dave Wells, Reclink Australia CEO.

The Canberra Reclink Community Cup will be held at Alan Ray Oval in Ainslie on Sunday 14^th September. All funds raised support Reclink’s mission to deliver sport and recreation programs that change lives nationwide.

Tickets are available from Oztix.

To view further information about the Reclink Community Cup visit communitycup.com.au

Pictured: Labor MP Peter Khalil (Wills), National Party MP Sam Birrell (Nicholls), and Liberal MP (Casey), Kath Hagan (David Bath & The Hot Tubs), Matt Hyde (Lucy Ridge & The Derby Widows), Heya Gosper (solo), Dylan Elks (Freelings), Andrew Kimber (The Canberra Jazz Orchestra), CJ Adams (Ducks In Trees), James Berry (The Underdogs), Joff Buchanan (The Suburban Myths), Maddi Green (WIN NEWS), Charlottle Green (Freelancer), Katie McAllister (ABC), Luke O’Loughlin (2XX FM), Lillian Altman (Canberra Weekly / Daily), Dominic Giannini (AAP), Vincent Samaras (Canberra Weekly / Daily)