The Brisbane AFL Grand Final Luncheon is very pleased to announce its association with the following AFLQ aligned charities in 2018.
Troy Clarke Scholarship Program
In October 2013 Queensland’s AFL community lost one of its greats, with the tragic passing of then State Development Manager, Troy Clarke, aged 44.
An AFL Queensland Hall of Fame member, Clarke, played 68 games for the Brisbane Bears between 1991 and 1996 and was the only North Queenslander on the Queensland Team of the Century shortlist.
Clarke showed courage and commitment as a player, but it was his impact on footy after his retirement that will be his true legacy to the game.
To commemorate Clarke, AFL Queensland and the Clarke family launched The Troy Clarke Scholarship in 2014, with Tom Matthews from Darling Downs the inaugural recipient. The Scholarship has been established to assist AFl families in need.
AFLQ Cape York House Foundation
AFL Cape York House is a not-for-profit organisation, funded under the Federal and State Indigenous Housing Partnership programs and supported by Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Indigenous Schooling Support, Education Queensland and the Australian Football League.
AFL Cape York Boys and Girls Houses aims to provide educational, employment and training opportunities for young indigenous men from some of far north Queensland’s most remote communities in a culturally appropriate, safe and secure residential environment to ensure every boarding student has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Mission Statement
“To provide educational, employment and training opportunities for young indigenous people form Far North Queensland’s remote communities in a culturally appropriate, safe and secure residential environment to ensure every young person reaches their full potential.”
