What We Do

OUR VISION IS TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHIER AND SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIA

…by delivering unique health & fitness programs and recycled sports equipment to remote and under-serviced communities.

We work with communities, building their capacity to promote healthy lifestyle choices which reduce the risk of lifestyle related disease, build social cohesion and improve mental well-being.

How We Do It

Inspiration

Unique sport, fitness and wellness programs to get communities active and healthy.

Education

using engaging, interactive lessons designed by healthcare professionals to deliver critical health messages on oral, feet, ear and hand hygiene; meningococcal prevention; nutrition and smoking.

Recycling

Distribution of donated recycled sports equipment improving access to the health benefits of exercise.

Partnerships

Collaborating with local communities and strategic partners to increase efficiency and create a sustainable impact.

Where We Do It

We serve remote and under-serviced communities around Australia including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and CALD communities.

Why We Do It

Our Objectives

To empower communities to improve the health and wellbeing of all people through meaningful partnerships, consultation and the co-design and delivery of culturally safe programs by:

Participation in community sports and recreation programs can improve:

  • School retention
  • Attitudes towards learning
  • Social and cognitive skills
  • Physical and mental health and well-being
  • Increased social inclusion and cohesion
  • Increased validation of and connection to culture
  • Crime reduction

Ware & Meredith 2013

Our Values

Fit &
Healthy

Inspiration & Education

Teamwork & Leadership

Sustainability & Recycling

Recognition

For Fair Game, its founder and patron – Dr John van Bockxmeer and its volunteers.

2021  Fair Game founder and Patron, Dr John van Bockxmeer, awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division for service to medicine and the community – recognising John’s passionate advocacy to improve equity and health autonomy to remote communities through the founding of Fair Game in 2011, as well as his exceptional performance in providing quality, compassionate advocacy to improve equitable care during his nine years with the WA Country Health Service.  

2021   WA Young Volunteer of the Year awarded to Senior Fair Gamer and Fair Game Board Director – Riley Dolman

2019 WA Community Volunteering Organisation of the Year – Presented to a community organisation that provides innovative leadership through good practice in volunteering and brings about positive and enduring change to their community

2018 Commonwealth Points of Light Award given by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of exceptional volunteer work establishing the charity Fair Game

2018 Supporting Volunteers Winner – Sport and Recreation Industry Award.

2017 Overall Winner – Regional Achievement & Community Awards given by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development – recognising work tackling health issues in remote Indigenous and refugee communities

2014 West Australian – Young Australian of the Year awarded to Dr John van Bockxmeer

2014 Junior Doctor of the Year awarded by Australian Medical Association to Dr John van Bockxmeer

2014 NAPCAN – Play Your Part Award for work to improve emotional and physical health of children in Regional WA through the Wellness Walkabout yoga program

2013 HESTA Primary Health Care Young Leader Award given to Dr John van Bockxmeer

HELP US, HELP UNDER-SERVICED COMMUNITIES