Soccer's key role in helping migrants to adjust
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:23 pm
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news72062.htmlNew research from the University of Adelaide has for the first time detailed the important role the sport of soccer has played in helping migrants to adjust to their new lives in Australia.
The research has uncovered a range of benefits for individuals and the wider community that are still not fully recognised by immigration policy makers today.
For his PhD in Geography, Environment and Population, student Justin Civitillo looked at the impact of amateur and semi-professional soccer on migrant groups in South Australia, and changes in the links between migrants and soccer since the Second World War.
I didn't know where to post this but.
From my own experiences I whole heartedly agree with these findings. Not only is getting 'new Australians' involved in football clubs is great for them engaging with their new community but its great for the community to engage with them.
I hope this research prompts all levels of government to see the benefits football offers Australian society.