Liam McNally
A Melton Secondary School teacher has been named the AFL Victoria Secondary School Ambassador of the Year.
Robert Aduer was recognised for his efforts in helping to organise the TAC Unity Cup and helping it grow from catering to year 10 and 11 eleven students to also including grades seven and nine.
The TAC Unity Cup program is aimed at bringing together a host of different multicultural communities through the vehicle of Australian football.
The award was presented at the 2022 AFL Victoria Commmunity Awards at Marvel Stadium on Friday, October 14.
Mr Aduer said his main advice to his students is “always be good, and be involved.”
“I’m passionate about supporting young people, that’s what inspires me,” he said.
“I was supported as a young person by having great mentors and having a school community that valued diverse programs and programs that build the capacity of young people.
“Being honoured with that award in marvel stadium was frightening but it was also motivation, it shows how significant our work is for the community.”
Mr Aduer is not the only person from Melton Secondary involved with AFL community programs, he is also proud of his students who have been raising funds for flood relief as a part of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Youth Leadership Project.
Year nine students Emily Ellwood, Izabella Loades, and Tialla Wicker collectively raised $242.65 for the CFA by selling chocolate as a part of the program.
