Acknowledgement of Country

The Purple Hands Foundation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies on which we live and work to connect communities in Perth, the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Boodja and acknowledge their continuing connection to Country and culture. We pay respect to Elders past and present, senior knowledge holders and those following in their footsteps, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia.

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This year has seen a development of cle objectives to ensure sustainable and me impact on the community With a collab approach, we have reached the targets of 2022

The successful launch of PHF to the Fre Stadium in June, showcased the Founda several highlights in our inaugural year, h Optus Stadium for the first time as part really highlighted the Foundation's purp

The success of the maiden Fremantle D per cent of students completing Term 4, and real life industry experience by volunteering and engaging with PHF programs state-wide, had a significant impact on the students as well as our programs

The Foundation’s flagship program, Kimberley Connected, was delivered for the second consecutive year In 2021, the program only consisted of the Kimberley 9s football carnival on Cable Beach However, the success of this initiative saw it grow to a year-round community engagement program that further strengthened our impact on people's lives in the Kimberley

The impact the Foundation had in year one is clear to see through the stories told in this report The success will be in the legacy the Foundation leave in years to come

To be truly successful, our programs must be sustainable and belong to the communities where they are delivered

I am excited for 2023, knowing the growth the Foundation has experienced in 2022 and together with our ongoing commitment to Making our Mark on young people in the Community

I would like to thank the PHF Board for their ongoing contribution to the Foundation and helping navigate our first 12 months successfully I also thank the Fremantle Football Club for its support and the PHF Staff that continue to drive the Foundation to achieve its outcomes in 2023

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Dalealcock Chair Craigcarter Graemeparker

Dale Alcock created the ABN Group, which is Australia’s leading construction, property and finance company Under Dale’s leadership, the ABN Group operates in Western Australia and Victoria and has built almost 77,000 homes across the two states As a group, it comprises 20 businesses, with more than 1400 employees, 100 apprentices and 1500 contractors

Dale remains an avid believer in the social responsibility of his companies Since establishing his own dedicated apprenticeship training program in 2004, the ABN Group continues to manage Australia’s largest private construction training group, with 1000 apprentices graduated Through his Alcock Family Foundation, Dale has also donated more than $9 million during the past 15 years to worthy causes including medical research, humanitarian relief work and the environment

Craig Carter is Vice President of Fremantle and has been on the Board since 2015. He chairs the Finance Committee, and the Integrity committee A former investment Banker and member of the ASX Ltd, spending 15 years at Macquarie Group Craig has been a member of FFC since 1995, and a foundation member of the AJ Diamond Club

Craig grew up in Fremantle and went to local schools Craig, while managing his private business interests, also sits on the board of ASX listed Australian Finance Group, and is a member of the Australian Advisory Board of Bank of America

Graeme Parker is a Founding Director of the Foundation A finance executive with more than 15 years in senior leadership positions across different industries and roles, including 13 years on the Senior Executive Team of the Fremantle Football Club, brings leadership and governance to the Foundation in finance, strategy and commercial operations, as well as a passion to see the Foundation impact the community via development and delivery of meaningful programs and partnerships

Graeme is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors