Date: May 03, 2007
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Community Health & Well Being

Golf Australia are committed to the following initiatives: Promoting the healthy aspects of the sport for people of all ages – fitness, strength, balance and social connection. Developing alliances with schools and youth development organisations to introduce programs that use golf as a platform to promote leadership, self esteem and resilience in our youth. Facilitating the development of a Role Model program utilising present and past players. Community Health Infomation Links SCORS Research Australian Sports Commission Value of Sport Research Monitor Related Stories Students design golf program for use in Special Schools Four students from Ave Maria College, Melbourne have recently completed a work experience project at Golf Australia which involved research into the design of a golf program for students with an intellectual disability in special schools. more>>