“I feel happy and I belong here. Sport helps me find my freedom” – Nooria

Pushing Barriers seeks to empower refugee youth in SE Qld, Australia through playing sport. Sport is a powerful tool used in strengthening communities. With your on-going support, we can encourage our community to be active, connected and healthy!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Our mission

Connecting Refugee Youth to the community through sport

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Get involved

Be part of the change by becoming a business or corporate partner.

Your partnership can help us achieve a far greater impact. Help make Australian sport more inclusive by creating equal opportunity for refugee youth.

PARTNER WITH US

Register as a player

If you are between 12-18 yrs old and have come to Australia on a humanitarian visa? If you would like to find out more about being supported by Pushing Barriers then we'd love for you to complete the form here.

Volunteer

Want to make a difference but not sure how? Join our volunteering team!

Make a difference in a young person's life in Australia! Our volunteers are more than drivers, they are mentors to our young people. They are the backbone of Pushing Barriers. Sign up to empower a young person today!

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Isaac’s story

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From our supporters

KPI Sports believes access to community sport is something every child in Australia should have, regardless of their background. In 2021, the KPI Sports Pushing Barriers Scholarship provided funding to 6 players across football and basketball. As a dedicated, volunteer-run organisation, Pushing Barriers provides financial relief to cover the costs of participating in community sports, including transportation, liaison and advocacy services. KPI Sports is proud to be supporting these inspirational young people and see them develop throughout their early sporting careers. Pushing Barriers is an exceptional organisation with great potential to continue to grow with the support of KPI Sports.