Easts Group Named as Finalist in 2025 ClubsNSW Heart of the Community Award

At the recent 2025 ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards Night, Easts Group was recognised as a finalist in the Heart of the Community category. The community team acknowledged that none of their work would be possible without the ongoing support of the Easts Group and the incredible contributions from all four licensed clubs. From community initiatives to our collaboration with the Roosters, that support is the foundation of everything they do.

On the night, the spotlight was shone on the Boots for a Brighter Future program, an Indigenous-led and designed initiative for students aged 14-18 to support the prevention of suicide and self-harm among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Connor Watson, Sydney Roosters NRL player, inspired the 2024 project to help tackle youth suicide. The Batyr facilitators worked with students from Kingswood High School, painting artwork on the football boots of NRL players, which were then worn during the NRL’s Indigenous Round (Round 12), held from 23–26 May 2024.