WHAT IS LADDER
Ladder was created by the AFL Players’ Association and AFL Foundation in 2007 to address the issue of youth homelessness across Australia. 

By harnessing the AFL industries power for change, Ladder is partnering with State and Federal Governments as well as the philanthropic, corporate and industry service provider sectors across Australia with the bold vision of creating a Ladder youth homelessness facility in every state where AFL football is played.

Ladder’s programs will offer hope, inspiration as well as improving the lives of homeless young people by tapping into the resources, passion and commitment of the AFL and the players themselves.

WHY HOMELESSNESS
We find ourselves in prosperous times.  Tragically though, there are a large number of Australian’s who are being ‘left behind’.  On any one night approximately 100,000 Australians are homeless and more than 30% of these people are aged between 12 and 24.  Ladder is Australian football’s response to one of this country’s most important social issues.

HOW ARE WE FUNDED?
Funding will come from a mixture of State and Federal Government, as well as fundraising to benefit the initiatives and administration of Ladder’s activities across the country.  AFL Players are leading the charge by donating to the program via the AFL Players’ Association Charity Fund.