Reclink Australia East Gippsland

13/10/2026

Term 4 Timetable below. Plus... keep an eye out on this page for any pop-up activities that we offer. Please contact us if you have questions about any of the programs

08/10/2026

What an incredible day on Country at the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust!

Kelly and Jade from the Reclink East Gippsland team were honoured to attend the Red-Mob Pathway and Volunteer Emergency Services Day, working alongside Gipp Sport to deliver the physical activity and engagement component of this fantastic community event.

It was amazing to see hundreds of students from across East Gippsland getting involved, connecting with one another and having fun through a range of activities including volleyball, tug of war, AFL, NFL, frisbee and more. The energy, enthusiasm and teamwork on display made for a truly memorable day.

The event, delivered in partnership with Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc., Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust and Australian Red Cross, brought together more than 40 organisations to showcase volunteering opportunities, emergency services pathways, community preparedness and career options for local young people.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this day such a success. We are incredibly grateful to have been invited onto Country to support such an inspiring event and to play a small part in creating positive connections through sport, recreation and community.

Days like these remind us of the power of working together to create opportunities, strengthen communities and inspire the next generation.

With thanks to:
• Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc.
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• Australian Red Cross

05/10/2026

Come and Try Flag Football!

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people, and learn a new sport?

Join Reclink and Sam from NFL Australia for a free Community Come and Try Flag Football session.

Sunday 11th October
10:00 AM at the Mallacoota Oval

Whether you've never thrown a football before or you're keen to sharpen your skills, everyone is welcome. Flag Football is fun, inclusive and non-contact, and suitable for all ages and abilities.

Bring your friends, your family, or just yourself, we'd love to see you there.

No experience needed. Just wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and get ready for a great morning of fun and physical activity.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly on 0435 482 232 or please book via the link https://club.reclink.org/programs/V7A4D6/signup

Tag someone who should come along!

23/09/2026

Great to see our community come together for such a fantastic event. Thanks to Frankston City Council's Mayor Sue Baker, Ann-Marie Hermans MP and Gary Maas MP for joining us and showing your support for the power of sport and connection in the Frankston community.

15/09/2026

We’re proud to share that Reclink Australia has been recognised as a joint winner in the Community Category of the Victorian Resilient Australia Awards, Emergency Management Victoria.

Our program, Rebuilding the Social Fabric: 5 Years of Community Recovery, supports long-term recovery and community resilience across Far East Gippsland following the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.

Through sport, recreation, arts and volunteering opportunities, we've helped create safe, welcoming spaces where people can reconnect, rebuild confidence and strengthen community bonds.

This recognition belongs to the local communities, champions, partners and participants who have made this work possible, and our team in Mallacoota - Callista, Kelly and Jade. Thank you for helping rebuild the social fabric of some of Victoria’s most remote communities.

15/09/2026

03/09/2026

We have a couple of spaces available for this program tomorrow!

The lake is looking beautiful, we would love to see you there.

Book online or give Kelly a call or text 0435482232 if you have any questions.

https://club.reclink.org/programs/FVRFZS/signup

03/09/2026

Everyone deserves a night out, that’s why we’re proud to partner with The Noledge House on the Black Tie & Slippers Charity Gala, a night for those involved in mental health, disability, and community-led charities for an unforgettable night of connection.

If you’re a Companion Card holder, for a limited time you can purchase one ticket and bring your companion along at no extra cost.

Head to the link in our bio to book your ticket.

31/08/2026

It’s an exciting time of year for the Reclink Footy League, with our Grand Final series kicking off this week. Across Victoria, the league brings people of all abilities, backgrounds, ages and genders together through football, creating meaningful opportunities for connection, inclusion and community.

The Grand Final series provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of players and teams from across the league. Attendees can enjoy free entry, coffee and a BBQ, along with Sport Share giveaways and appearances from AFL personalities. Family, friends and supporters are encouraged to attend and be part of this celebration of community football.

Wednesday 2 September - Frankston FC (Plowman Place, Frankston)
• Southern Peninsula Swans v Cohealth Kangaroos
• Gippsland Wellways Panthers v Salvo Hawks

Wednesday 9 September - Coburg FC (Harding Street, Coburg)
• Collingwood Magpies v Geelong Powercats
• Ballarat Bushrangers v Sunbury Phoenix

Wednesday 16 September - Werribee FC (Watton Street, Werribee)
• Melton Lions v Maryborough Ravens
• Wynbay Tigers v Bendigo Gold

25/08/2026

Hi everyone,

Just a gentle reminder of two of our early morning programs we deliver on a Wednesday!

Everyone is welcome, all genders, all levels of fitness, come with friends or come solo.

We hope to see you there, or at one of our other weekly programs.

Reach out to Kelly if you have any questions 0435482232

24/08/2026

Hi everyone,

The Mallacoota Surf Life Saving Club is looking for expressions of interest for an adult Bronze Medallion course. If we get enough numbers, the course will run in Term 4.

The proposed schedule is:

Theory: Thursday afternoons/evenings
Practicals: Friday afternoons at 4:00 pm at Bastion Beach
Duration: Approximately 6 weeks, with the final assessment in the first week of December.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Simon at [email protected].

Thanks, and I look forward to a great season ahead!

The Surf Life Saving Club has supported our staff to gain the Bronze Medallion each year and is a fantastic community to be a part of.

Gain a skill, create connection, support local community.

21/08/2026

In Mallacoota, we play together.

In our small, isolated town there often aren’t enough players to create separate basketball competitions for different ages or genders. So, we do things differently.

Reclink's free Social Basketball brings everyone together. Young people and adults, women and men, experienced players and those simply wanting to have a go. And that mix is exactly what makes it possible.

Every Monday evening, participants aged 15+ come together for a friendly but competitive game. There are no fees, no club registration and no expectation to commit every week. This casual approach makes it easier for people to participate, while providing Mallacoota with a regular social basketball opportunity that otherwise wouldn’t exist.

The value of the program goes far beyond the game itself. Young people play alongside teachers, parents and other community members, creating connections across generations and opportunities for positive relationships and mentoring.

The value of the program is reflected in this participant's feedback: “Feeling like I am able to be part of a sports team, that otherwise, I would not get this opportunity.”

In Mallacoota, inclusion and flexibility aren’t just nice ideas, they’re what make community sport possible.

With thanks to:
• ActiVic

21/08/2026

🌸 September is Gippy Girls Can Month! 🌸

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people, and try something new? We've got you covered!

Join us this September with a FREE calendar of activities designed to help women across East Gippsland get moving, connect, and have fun in a supportive environment.

✨ All programs are free, but bookings are essential.

📲 Book your spot here: https://club.reclink.org/programs/FVRFZS/signup

📞 Have questions? Give Kelly a call on 0435 482 232.

Bring a friend, step outside your comfort zone, and celebrate everything that makes our Gippsland community strong. We can't wait to see you there!

You can also head to https://gippygirlscan.com.au/opportunities/ and check out the full Calendar of events across other regions in Gippsland.

20/08/2026

A huge thank you to for supporting a surfing clinic for our Reclink homeschool group in South Australia.

The kids were so eager to hit the water and have some fun, showing plenty of bravery in the freezing conditions!

Safe to say, everyone had a fantastic time and we think a few of them may have caught the surfing bug! A shout-out to Surfing Australia and Surf Culture Crew for making it such a great experience.

With thanks to Macquarie Sports for helping make opportunities like this possible.

19/08/2026

For 10 weeks, Reclink provided a bus service to the Mallacoota community for weekly trips to the closest public pool in Pambula, NSW over 70km away. It was a great success and the impact reached far beyond the water.

Thanks to this free bus service, residents of all ages, from children under seven to adults in their seventies, enjoyed the opportunity to stay active, improve their wellbeing, and connect with others. For many older participants, the service removed the barrier of travelling long distances, making it possible to attend the pool for rehabilitation, gentle exercise, or simply the joy of a swim.

The journey itself became just as important as the destination. Friendships were formed across generations, stories were shared, and laughter filled the bus, thanks in no small part to our wonderful driver, whose kindness and humour made everyone feel welcome.

Many participants also enjoyed stopping in Pambula after their swim for a coffee, cake or a visit to the markets, creating opportunities to stay socially connected and support local businesses.

At Reclink Australia, we believe that recreation creates connection. Programs like the Swim Bus help reduce isolation, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and strengthen communities one journey at a time.



With thanks to:
• Victorian Government
• ActiVIC

31/07/2026

Across Victoria, the Reclink Footy League creates meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities, backgrounds, ages and genders to come together through football, fostering connection, inclusion and community.

The coming weeks are set to be some of our biggest yet, with a number of exciting events on the schedule and plenty of chances to get involved and cheer on our teams.

Reclink VFL Half-Time Footy Exhibition Match

Catch our players in action during a Footy 9s exhibition match at the VFL!

📅 Saturday 1 August
📍 Werribee FC
🕐 1:00pm (Half-Time)

Reclink Footy Grand Finals

Join us for an exciting finals series featuring AFL Personalities, Sport Share giveaways, a free BBQ and great coffee!

📅 September 2, 9 & 16
📍 Various Locations

CoHealth Homeless Cup (re-posted from )

Homelessness Week is coming up, and you’re invited to mark it with a great day of footy and community. The Homeless Cup is back for another year in Kensington, with an exciting double-header featuring some fantastic Reclink Australia teams.

📅 Wednesday August 5
📍 JJ Holland Park, Kensington
🕦 11:30am (for a 12:00pm kick-off)

For more information, please visit Reclink Australia Victorian Football and Cricket Leagues.

28/07/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Reclink Australia’s aaaplay program has been named a finalist in the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation (VDSR) Awards, Sport Initiative or Event of the Year category, recognising outstanding programs and initiatives that advance disability sport and recreation across Victoria.

This reflects the incredible impact of inclusive sport and recreation opportunities, and the dedication of the communities, participants and partners who make it all possible.

Congratulations to all finalists helping create a more inclusive sporting landscape.

29/06/2026

It has been a busy month for trainees in Queensland completing the 20-week Skilling Queenslanders for Work Programs in Caboolture and Logan.

Highlights were trainees from both sites getting together to explore the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo at the Convention Centre.

It was very productive, with trainees having the opportunity to speak to employers and training organisations as they plan their career pathways after completing their traineeship at Reclink.

Caboolture trainees had a visit to Diggerman on the Sunshine Coast where they completed working at heights and confined spaces training as well as trying out various types of plant machinery on site.

Next week, Caboolture's Conservation and Ecosystem Management trainees graduate with several already securing employment with other businesses. Congratulations to everything you have achieved over the last few months.

• Nathan St Ledger - Division 4 Logan
• Adam Hain - Div 3 Councellor - City of Moreton Bay
• DIGGERMAN
• Ballistic Training Solutions
• Australian Skills Group - RTO: 3251
• Logan Village Falcons All Sports
• Skills for Queensland

26/06/2026

Sport can change lives.

Thrilled to see our Reclink Australia x FIFA Foundation partnership featured on ABC News today.

As the only Australian FIFA Foundation partner, we’re using the power of sport to build social inclusion, strengthen community wellbeing and create opportunities for people to thrive in Western Sydney.

A huge thank you to Jarrod Galbraith-Marten and everyone who generously shared their stories with us.

Footage via ABC News

23/06/2026

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When Phil joined a Reclink fitness program, he began rebuilding his strength, confidence and independence with the support of his trainer, Hannah, and a welcoming community.

"One day I bent down to pick something up, no pain, no fear. It might seem small, but to me, it was massive."

For more than 30 years, Reclink Australia has helped people reconnect, recover and move forward through sport, recreation and community.

Donate today and help someone like Phil take their next step.

Reclink Australia deliver life changing sport and recreation programs to thousands of Australian's each week. It's through these programs that participants facing disadvantage experience greater social inclusion and improved physical and mental health. Donate today!