About

PERTH AFRICAN
NATIONS SPORTS
ASSOCIATION (PANSA)

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.”

– Nelson Mandela

Our Mission

To lead social change through sports participation for African Australians.

Our Vision

To be the sporting body that champions and represents all African–Australians.

Our Values

Integrity / Transparency / Accountability / Inclusivity / Respect

About Pansa

The Perth African Nations Sports Association (PANSA) is dedicated to breaking down barriers and providing life opportunities to African–Australians through the medium of sport.

For over a decade, PANSA – and its predecessor, the Perth African Nations Football Council – has worked to ease the transition of new arrivals from African nations into their new home in Western Australia.

At the heart of our philosophy is social cohesion; we believe it is important for migrants to maintain their identity, while feeling they have a place in the wider Australian community. Sport is a language that we all understand.

PANSA is the only African sports association of its kind in Western Australia.

Our Work

PANSA’s purpose is to advance the social and public welfare of people from African–Australian communities. We achieve our purpose by:

delivering physical education programs to encourage social interaction, personal confidence, self-awareness, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and improve quality of life

referring members to services such as employment, mental health, legal and any relevant community service

increasing the self-confidence of young people through the development of strong role models in the community

providing education on the issues affecting young people to their parents and carers, and helping them gain access to support networks

increasing awareness of the importance of health and well-being in the lives of young people, and in the older generation

helping African families better integrate into wider Australian society.