Local clubs encouraged to make money sustainably

LOCAL football clubs will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable thanks to a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). CDS Vic has jumped on board as the official recycling partner of AFL Victoria until the end of 2027.

The new partnership will encourage Victorians to return eligible drink containers and donate the standard 10-cent refund to their local football club.

CDS Vic and AFL Victoria will work to onboard all of Victoria’s 1040 clubs as official donation partners.

Head of AFL Victoria Greg Madigan expressed his excitement in creating a positive environmental impact.

“Local footy clubs are the heartbeat of communities across Victoria and any program that will help clubs raise funds while having a positive impact on the environment is great for the grassroots game,” he said.

“Many clubs are ready to jump in and join the charge diverting eligible containers from your club canteens or events into the Container Deposit Scheme. We look forward to supporting clubs right around the state in their fundraising efforts.”

VicReturn acting chief executive officer Megan Toose said the partnership will help the scheme grow across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

“Footy clubs are like the glue in their local community so it makes sense to grow our scheme with AFL Victoria,” she said.

“We are already hearing from participating clubs that the scheme has been a boon for their fundraising efforts as well as diverting waste from their local landfill. I am excited to see what we can achieve together over the next three years.”

Clubs can get involved by visiting cdsvic.org.au/fundraising.