Why joining a community sport could be the best thing you ever do

Regular physical activity is essential for good physical and mental health and wellbeing. Community sport is informal and inclusive, and the benefits for newly arrived migrants can be profound.

Soccer game Credit: Melbourne Social Soccer

A council soccer pitch in the city has become the home of Melbourne Social Soccer,

a place of cultural exchange and diversity.

MSS evolved out of a casual group of people ‘looking for a kick on a Saturday’, says co-founder Michael McArthur. It’s now one of the largest social soccer clubs in Victoria.

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