The A-League outfit, Western United FC have signed a partnership with the Western Melbourne-based mental health care institute, Lifeline Western Melbourne.
Following the partnership, Lifeline Western Melbourne has been named the official charity partner of Western United FC.
The Victoria University, which has collaborated with both Western United and Lifeline Western Melbourne for many years, supported the new partnership deal.
As part of the collaboration, the mental health care firm, along with the club, will be focusing on enhancing the mental health of the players and the staff by including a mental health regime in their day-to-day proceedings.
Chris Speldewinde, General Manager of Commercial, Western United FC, said, “We acknowledge the role we can play in supporting our western Melbourne community and we are thrilled to be partnering with Lifeline Western Melbourne to tackle mental health. It has been great to bring this partnership to life through support from our Premier Partner Victoria University and now Principal Partner Sharp EIT Solutions, highlighting the significant role Lifeline Western Melbourne plays in our local community.”
Michael Parker, Lifeline Head of Corporate and Community Partnerships, stated, “Lifeline Western Melbourne is delighted to be working alongside Western United as Charity Partner for season 2023/24. At Lifeline, we work in the community for the community, so it is great to be aligning with an organsation who shares such a strong commitment to supporter and mental health and wellbeing of the local community. We believe it is vital for Lifeline Western Melbourne to partner with organisations like Western United to ensure we play our part in supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing.”