are you

NDRL Festival - Owen Craigie, Hannah and Jesse Southwell

for the national disability rugby league festival

ready?

6th & 7th

DEC, 2024

St Johns Oval Charlestown, NSW

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We believe everyone should have equal opportunity to get involved in sport.

The NDRL Festival creates a space for people living with a physical or intellectual disability to get involved in footy - whether that be touch, tag, or tackle.

Held over two days, the event will include music, food, entertainment, and of course rugby league!

register your interest

how does it work?

register

Register as a team or individual player through our online form.

grade

We’ll grade you into teams / divisions based on your specific needs.

learn

In the lead up we’ll run sessions to help build your footy playing skills.

play

Throughout the festival you’ll get to enjoy two days of footy, food and live entertainment.

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meet our ambassadors

Alex

McKinnon

Bradman

Best

nib Newcastle Knights

Hannah Southwell

nib Newcastle Knights

Jesse

Southwell

nib Newcastle Knights

want to register
as a stallholder?

If you think your business would be a great fit for the NDRL Festival we’d love to hear from you! Register your interest through the form below and we’ll be in touch with more details.

register as a stallholder

want to volunteer?

The NDRL Festival wouldn't be able to run without the help of our amazing volunteers.

If you'd like to get involved, give back to your community AND get involved in an epic two days of footy, we'd love to hear from you!

register as a volunteer

frequently asked questions

The festival has two attendance days.

Friday, December 6th, is dedicated to disability schools through the Department of Education & Training, and strict child protection processes will be upheld.

Saturday, December 7th, is for disability service providers and participants, and families are encouraged to come and enjoy the event. If you’d like to attend, please contact your service provider to let them know.

The festival has two attendance days.

Friday, December 6th

09:00am Gates and Registration Open to Registered Schools

10:00am Welcome to Country & Opening Speeches

10:30am Round 1 Matches Begin, Clinics Begin

01:30pm Last Match of the day

02:00pm Closing Ceremony and Medal Presentation

Saturday, December 7th

09:00am Gates and Registration Open to Community

10:00am Welcome to Country & Opening Speeches

10:30am Round 1 Matches Begin, Clinics Begin

01:30pm Last Match of the day

02:00pm Closing Ceremony and Medal Presentation

The festival will feature disability rugby league matches, interactive stalls, food vendors, and entertainment for all ages. It’s a great day to celebrate the spirit of inclusion and sport.

Free activities:

Photo Booth at the Aboriginal Affairs Tent

Art activities at the Ability Activities Tent

Sensory Room sponsored by Uniting NSW LAC

DJ will be playing throughout the day

Elders tent sponsored by Aboriginal Affairs

An inflatable area will also be available: tickets start from $6

Yes, various food and drink stalls will be available on-site, offering a range of options with EFTPOS facilities.

Friday, December 6th

Canteen: Drinks, Snacks and Zooper Doopers

Apache Royal Food Truck: Hot Food: Hot Dogs, Pluto Pups, Chips etc and Drinks

Joe's Coffee: Coffee and Bakery Items

Spiral Spuds: Chip on a stick options

Saturday, December 7th

Canteen: Drinks, Snacks and Zooper Doopers

Apache Royal Food Truck: Hot Food: Hot Dogs, Pluto Pups, Chips etc and Drinks

Joe's Coffee: Coffee and Bakery Items

Spiral Spuds: Chip on a stick options

Lulu's Gelato: Gelato and Drinks

our sponsors

We are proud to partner with some amazing service providers helping to create change within the disability space.

are you

for the national disability rugby league festival

ready?

the countdown to the festival is on!

365d

24h

60m

60s

how does it work?

meet our ambassadors

want to register
as a stallholder?

want to volunteer?

The NDRL Festival wouldn't be able to run without the help of our amazing volunteers.

If you'd like to get involved, give back to your community AND get involved in an epic two days of footy, we'd love to hear from you!

frequently asked questions

When and where is the National Disability Rugby League Festival?

Who can attend the festival?

What time does the festival start and finish each day?

Is there parking available for the general public?

Are there designated areas for people with disabilities?

What activities can we expect at the festival?

Will there be food and drinks available?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Are there any fees for entry?

How can I get more information about the festival or get involved?

Is there public transport available to St Johns Oval?

Can I bring pets?

our sponsors

are you

for the national disability rugby league festival

ready?

the countdown to the festival is on!

365d

24h

60m

60s

how does it work?

meet our ambassadors

want to register as a stallholder?

want to volunteer?

The NDRL Festival wouldn't be able to run without the help of our amazing volunteers. If you'd like to get involved, give back to your community AND get involved in an epic two days of footy, we'd love to hear from you!

frequently asked questions

When and where is the National Disability Rugby League Festival?

Who can attend the festival?

What time does the festival start and finish each day?

Is there parking available for the general public?

Are there designated areas for people with disabilities?

What activities can we expect at the festival?

Will there be food and drinks available?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Are there any fees for entry?

How can I get more information about the festival or get involved?

Is there public transport available to St Johns Oval?

Can I bring pets?

our sponsors

want to register
as a stallholder?

The NDRL Festival wouldn't be able to run without the help of our amazing volunteers.

If you'd like to get involved, give back to your community AND get involved in an epic two days of footy, we'd love to hear from you!