"WE DREAM OF A WORLD WHERE ORGANISATIONS LIKE OURS DON'T NEED TO EXIST"
Welcome to Rainbow Roos – where soccer is more than a sport. It’s a tool for connection, confidence, and inclusion.
We’re a registered charity offering fun, accessible and adaptable soccer and Lego programs for children as young as two, through to teens and adults. Whether it’s your first time or you're ready to build on existing skills, there’s a place for you here. Specialising in inclusive coaching and personalised support, we proudly work with individuals of all abilities - including those with physical, developmental and sensory needs. Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to participate at their own pace.
Because everyone deserves the chance to play, belong, and thrive.
OUR SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS
None of what we do would even be remotely possible without the incredible and generous support of those individuals, businesses and funding opportunities out there. No matter how big or small, we cannot put into words just how appreciative we are. We may be a small (for now...) community not-for-profit organisation but we have huge ambitions and know what will be needed to get there.
Therefore, this is our opportunity to give praise and recognition to those that have helped us.
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GRANTS, FUNDING & AWARDS
MAJOR FUNDING PARTNER
Our largest support partnership to date comes from the Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation, generously sponsoring our incredible MiniRoos program until 2028, reducing costs for all families.
ONGOING FUNDING SUPPORTERS
We were honoured to receive support and funding from the Mercy Foundation to help subsidise our MiniRoos sessions for families with older children, ensuring accessibility is not restricted within the community.
Receiving local support from Richmond Valley Council has allowed us to further subsidise our BabyRoos program in Casino for twelve months, making it even more accessible to families.
We are delighted to have agreed a three-year funding partnership with the Queensland Airport Group, supporting our amazing BabyRoos programs
Thanks to the generosity from ClubGrants and Yamba Bowlo, we are delighted to be able to run a fully-subsidised BabyRoos program in Yamba for twelve months.
STAND-ALONE FUNDING AND GRANT PARTNERS
Multiple programs, including School Holiday grants, the provision of an automated defibrillator and funding supporting our ongoing growth and coach's development
Our relationship with the Inger Rice Foundation enabled us to subsidise our BabyRoos (2-4yrs) sessions for the whole of 2025, making them more accessible to families.
This valuable grant awarded from Westfund allowed us to purchase additional inclusive equipment for both our community programs and future indoor venue plans
We were delighted to be nominated as one of three Northern Rivers Community Heroes in December 2024 and even more honoured to win the public vote for further support.
Funding from NRCF will go towards the purchase of a specialist indoor astro-turf surface for our indoor community space.
We were supported in the purchase of our first set of equipment for our BabyRoos programs, allowing us to accellerate our growth into new regional locations
ASF has generously provided two $5k sporting equipment grants, via Hart, enabling us to expand our inclusive programs and plan ahead towards our unique indoor venue setup
ON-FIELD PARTNERSHIPS
Our ongoing exclusive training equipment supplier. Donated almost $3,000 worth of equipment in the form of goals, poles, boundary nets, training accessories and so much more.
Our ongoing exclusive training coach-wear supplier.
Donated fully personalised kits for our coaching team.
Generously donated access to their sporting facilities to enable us to continue to provide our skills program at an affordable price to families
OFF-FIELD PARTNERSHIPS
We are delighted and privileged to work closely with multiple nationwide and even worldwide organisations, allowing Rainbow Roos to assist, benefit and support the local community through our supplied donations program.
Local business relationships are massively important to us and we are incredibly appreciative of the support they provide. Their generosity enables us to continue our positive work in the form of welcome packs, holiday programs, craft equipment and so much more.
CHARITY MEMBERSHIPS
We couldn't do what we do without the ongoing support, research and encouragement of the many fantastic organisations, networks and forums around the country that specialise in various disabilities. We are proud to be a member charity of the following:
