How Sport Helped Pete Reconnect with Community
For 81-year-old Pete Simpson, a fortnightly game of ten pin bowling is more than knocking down pins.
After years marked by loss, loneliness and isolation, Reclink's Ten Pin Bowling program has given him something he values most: connection.
"It's the friendships," Pete says. "I look forward to the bowling every fortnight because it gets me out of the house and I'm amongst good company and friends."
Sport and recreation isn't a luxury. It's a lifeline.
Just $17 can get one person into a sport and recreation class. Help us raise $5,000 so we can put 300 people through classes next year.
GOAL
Raise $5,000+ to help provide free access to healthy sport and recreation programs.
HOW IT HELPS
By reducing the barriers to engage in community sport, you're helping people rebuild strength, and confidence.
OUR IMPACT
200,000 people experiencing life challenges supported each year.
Want to do more? Become a Reclink member
Become a Reclink member and help more Australians experiencing disadvantage find connection, community and a place to belong through sport.
Choose a monthly or annual membership and help keep people connected through sport. Plus get access to member prize draws, Club Reclink, our online sports platform and ticket discounts to the Community Cup.
Image Credit: Nome Pics
Memberships are open year-round and help more Australians access the connection, confidence and belonging that sport canprovide.
With community sport costing many families $4,500 a year, your support helps remove barriers to participation and create life-changing opportunities through sport and recreation.
“Across Australia, too many people remain marginalised, disconnected, and living with the health consequences that come from a lack of activity and social belonging.”
“Our vision is that sport and recreation is accessible and recognised as an essential service for community wellbeing."
Dave Wells, Reclink CEO
A big thank you to our Supporters
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Make a tax-deductible donation today:
See our impact for yourself
In 2024-25, we ran hundreds of weekly sports and recreation programs around the country, which play a vital role in transforming the lives of those who take part.
