Showcase: 55 Central — Activate and Engage

55 Central is a community service provider of crisis accommodation and community support programs. Its Activate and Engage initiative is an inclusive multisport program allowing participants to design and engage in sport and recreation activities. 

The initiative supports vulnerable and at-risk groups in rebuilding their lives and rekindling their passions and involvement in their community. Activate and Engage provides guidance, mentorship and access to resources for participants and organisations involved.

Avyley, and his journey showcases the success and benefit of the program. Facing homelessness and financial instability, Activate and Engage was able to connect Avyley with the Maylands Cricket Club as his enthusiasm towards the sport was identified as a way to re-engage him with the community.

Avyley’s individual needs and required support were provided through the efforts of 55 Central, Activate and Engage, the Maylands Cricket Club community and Fair Game. 

Ayyley is now active, forming friendships and has a renewed sense of belonging and self-worth. His story and Central 55’s Activate and Engage initiative are a testament to the positive impact of community organisations and the power of sports in helping individuals rebuild their lives.