	{"id":103858,"date":"2024-12-26T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/?p=103858"},"modified":"2024-12-18T16:36:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T05:36:42","slug":"rainbow-roos-kick-goals-with-inclusive-holiday-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/news\/rainbow-roos-kick-goals-with-inclusive-holiday-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Rainbow Roos kick goals with inclusive holiday program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAINBOW Roos is bringing inclusive soccer fun to the Northern Rivers this summer, offering free sessions for young people of all abilities as part of the NSW Government&#8217;s Holiday Break program.<\/p>\n<p>The not-for-profit organisation, founded by Brad Ambridge, aims to foster a love for soccer in a supportive environment while developing skills and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are fun sessions for everybody. There is not much out there for people with autism, or ADHD, or a physical ability,&#8221; Ambridge said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We just want everyone to come and give it a go without the pressure of having to pay for it. It&#8217;s a great program.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sessions for beginners through to advanced players will be held in Lismore, Goonellabah, Ballina, Newrybar, Skennars Head, and Casino in late December and early January.<\/p>\n<p>The NSW Government&#8217;s Holiday Break program is delivering 500 free events across the state this summer, designed to engage, inspire, and connect young people in regional areas.<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the initiative ensured every young person could try something new and create lasting memories without financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, visit the NSW Government&#8217;s Holiday Break website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAINBOW Roos is bringing inclusive soccer fun to the Northern Rivers this summer, offering free sessions for young people of all abilities as part of the NSW Government&#8217;s Holiday Break program. 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