Bowls Victoria x Bowl For Your Lives Partnership Announcement
Bowls Victoria is thrilled be joining forces with Bowl For Your Lives, with an official charity partnership now in place.
In an initiative dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being, this collaboration marks a significant step in both organisations’ shared commitment to fostering healthy communities and encouraging inclusivity, participation, and social connection through the sport of Bowls.
Bowl For Your Lives is renowned for its work in providing mental health support and creating safe spaces where people can connect through the power of sport. By partnering with Bowls Victoria, Bowl for Your Lives initiatives will have even greater reach, supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds to promote positive conversation around mental health, whilst promoting the benefits that playing bowls can have to those impacted.
This partnership will involve joint events, community outreach, and a series of programs aimed at raising awareness about mental health, as well as providing opportunities for individuals to engage in bowls as a means of relaxation, connection, and personal well-being. Bowls Victoria’s network of clubs across the state will be instrumental in welcoming new participants and providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for all.
Bowls Victoria GM Commercial Operations, Andrew Haug said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with Bowl for Your Lives, an organisation whose values align closely with our own. Mental health is a priority for us, and through this partnership, we hope to inspire and engage more people in the benefits that bowls can bring. This collaboration will further enrich our community-focused initiatives and help us create a positive impact.”
Bowl for Your Lives Co-founder Shane Hafner added, “Partnering with Bowls Victoria gives us the chance to reach even more people and share our mission of improving mental health through bowls. This sport offers so much more than just physical activity – it’s about connection, support, and breaking down the stigma around mental health. We are excited about the journey ahead and the positive change we can create together.”
The Bowls Victoria and Bowl for Your Lives partnership represents a powerful fusion of community spirit, well-being, and sport. Through this collaboration, both organisations are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of many, fostering a stronger, more supportive, and inclusive bowls community.
Bowl For Your Lives was established by Cam Ryan and Shane Hafner in October 2022. Both Cam and Shane have been impacted by PTSD throughout their former policing careers. Taking up the great sport of lawn bowls has had a tremendous, positive influence on both of them which has led to them promoting the positive impact the sport can have.
For more information, visit: www.bowlforyourlives.com.au or connect via Facebook.
