Building Strong Communities Together
Founded in 2010 by a diverse group of passionate, sport-loving professionals, the Sport4All Foundation was born out of a shared vision: to make sport and physical activity accessible to all. At its core, the foundation believes that sport has the power to transform lives—building healthier communities, fostering inclusion, and creating lasting social impact.
Our mission is to break down barriers to participation and ensure that individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to engage in sport. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone—regardless of circumstance—can experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of an active lifestyle.
Through a combination of grassroots programs, strategic partnerships, and targeted advocacy, the foundation champions the role of sport in achieving key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
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SDG 4: Quality Education
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SDG 5: Gender Equality
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Local Roots, Global Reach
While the Sport4All Foundation is primarily based in Australia, its impact extends far beyond national borders. We have played a leading role in launching sport-based development programs in India, Costa Rica, and Turkey. One of our key areas of international focus is India, where we have implemented a range of community-driven initiatives designed to promote physical activity, empowerment, and education among youths.
These initiatives emphasise grassroots sports development, equipping children and young adults with the skills, mentorship, sport equipment and confidence needed to thrive both on and off the field. Programs are delivered directly by the foundation or in collaboration with trusted local partners, ensuring cultural relevance and long-term sustainability.
Chairperson – Biju Philip
As in the past years, we have been providing in-kind and financial support to our partners in India. We have continued our support to Nilgris Wynaad Tribal Welfare Society and the Soccer committee in their soccer initiatives in The Nilgris, India.
In 2023, we made contributions to our new partner PRISM in Chennai, India. PRISM provides support though sport and life skills development to petty offenders, mostly working with juvenile offenders in providing rehabilitation and reintegrating to reduce repeated crimes.
President - Jamie Parsons
Sport4all Foundation continues to support the work of the Nilgris Wynaad Tribal Welfare Society in India through the work of our Chairperson Biju Philip. This work creates a ripple effect that supports those people directly involved in the program and their families. We plan to continue to support this program into the future.
Thank you to the ongoing work of our committee that supports this Indian pro-gram.
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Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing sports programs and coaching resources to empower communities in need. Learn more about our journey and how we make a difference.
Sports Programs
Our sports programs aim to promote teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyles among underprivileged youth. Through sports, we foster personal development and community bonding.
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Our coaching resources offer training and mentorship to individuals seeking personal growth and skill enhancement. We believe in nurturing talents and boosting confidence.
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Our Team Committee
Chairperson - Biju Philip
Biju Philip has more than 15 years of experience in senior accounting and business leadership roles in public and private sectors in Australia, Singapore and India. Biju is also a licensed football (soccer) and athletic coach and he has been coaching with leading clubs in Melbourne. He is the founder and convener of International Student Fellowship based in Melbourne. Biju is a Certified Practicing Accountant. Biju holds a degree in commerce, masters qualifications in commerce and accounting and currently doing a PhD in sport and community development. Above all, Biju is passionate about sports and has a heart for underprivileged societies
President - Jamie Parsons
Jamie Parsons has over 25 years experience working in the sport, tourism and recreation industries. Jamie is currently the CEO of Gymnastics Victoria and held senior positions at Netball Australia, 2007 World Swimming Championships and 2005 Deaflympics Games. He is also been a Board Director of Football Federation Victoria and Little Athletics Victoria.
Secretary - Sharon Collins
Previously a teacher, Sharon has had a life-long passion for sport holding a number of leadership roles in local community based sporting organisations. In addition to her teaching qualifications, Sharon has a business degree and completed a number of courses related to the educational development of children from diverse backgrounds..
General Committee - Susan Philip
Susan Philip is a registered nurse and currently works as a lecturer in a Melbourne-based university. As a mother of three boys, Susan is constantly inspired by the positive influence sports can have on children. Drawing upon her professional background and personal experience Susan believes that today's holistically nurtured, happy, active children are the healthy, dynamic adults of tomorrow; and providing opportunity is the key!
Treasurer - Gabriel Mgbadiefe
Gabriel Mgbadiefe is a lead consultant with over 25 years experience in the Information Technology industry. In recent years, Gabriel has had leadership roles involving Business Intelligence solutions and analysis in a number of industries such as finance, utilities and hospitality. He is active in coaching and promoting sport or physical activity especially in children and making it fun so that it helps them physically, mentally and socially
General Committee - Anthony Hannan
Anthony Hannan is a medical researcher who received his undergraduate training and PhD from the University of Sydney. He was then awarded a Nuffield Medical Fellowship at the University of Oxford, where he subsequently held other research positions before returning to Australia to establish a laboratory at the Florey Institute. He is head of the Neural Plasticity Laboratory, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne. His research explores how genes and the environment combine via experience-dependent neuroplasticity in the healthy and diseased brain (www.florey.edu.au/research/neural-plasticity). He has previously competed in various sports including athletics (distance running), cricket, soccer, rugby and baseball. With his wife Carolyn, he remains active in the sporting pursuits of their two daughters, including athletics and soccer, and shares a passion for international development
General Committee - Carolyn Hannan
General Committee - Nadia Fabbro
Nadia has worked in the Market Research industry, both in Australia and abroad, for over 20 years. She is a HR Administrator and is currently undertaking a Diploma of HR Management. There is endless research that shows, in addition to improved physical health, sport plays an extremely positive role in youth development, including improved academic achievement, higher self-esteem, fewer behavioural problems, greater social skills and a valuable sense of belonging. Nadia is extremely passionate about empowering and improving the lives of underprivileged children. She has been involved in the building communities in Zimbabwe for two decades to date.