11 December 2024: McDonald’s Australia is partnering with Cricket NSW as part of its Community Grants for 2024, aimed at supporting young aspiring cricket stars across New South Wales.

A total of two Community Grants are available for cricket players aged between 14 and 18 years old who are based in New South Wales, with each recipient receiving:

• a money can’t buy experience – full day immersive experience at the Cricket NSW’s Cricket Central, one on one coaching analysis, lunch with a player from the Blues and a player from the Breakers, and a strength and conditioning session with a trainer;
• $2,500 in development funding towards club registration fees and cricket equipment; and
• an interview opportunity for the role of Crew Member at their local Macca’s*.

Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director for McDonald’s Australia said, “As one of the largest employers of young people in Australia, we are committed to supporting the leaders of tomorrow and helping young Aussies set up their future for success.

“Our Community Grants are aimed at young cricket stars across New South Wales who dream of becoming a professional athlete and pursuing a career in cricket.

“Through partnering with Cricket NSW, we are able to offer two young cricket stars across New South Wales the opportunity to score $2,500 in funding and a money can’t buy experience.

“This is an incredible prize for a young aspiring athlete with big dreams and we can’t wait to see the positive impact it has on their future sporting career.”

Aanya Singh, winner of the Community Grants in 2023 said, "My love for cricket began during a snowstorm in the Snowy Mountains, where we were playing indoor cricket in the hall with a paper ball and a frying pan as a bat…fast forward 5 years, I aspire to represent Australia at an international level and inspire other young girls to pursue their dreams in the sport.

“Macca’s Community Grants have been incredibly beneficial in supporting my cricketing ambitions and my development as a player, helping me to purchase new cricket gear, attend specialised training camps and cover expenses for tournaments.”

If you’re ready to take your cricket to the next level, a parent or guardian can submit an application online outlining how the recipient embodies the values of commitment, team spirit, respect for others and support for their community – applications are open from now until 11:59 PM on Tuesday 14 January 2025 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).

McDonald’s has been part of local communities across Australia for more than five decades, investing millions of dollars each year to support activities, events and groups that help Aussies lead active lifestyles, develop skills, care for the environment and support one another through times of crisis.

You can find more information on Community Grants here: https://maccascommunitygrants.com/

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Terms and Conditions

*Interview opportunities will only apply to those eligible to work in New South Wales. If the recipient is eligible and interested, McDonald’s will organise an interview for the role of Crew Member at their local McDonald’s restaurant.

www.maccascommunitygrants.com/terms-cricket

About McDonald’s Australia

Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971. Today there are over 1,025 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia, nearly 85 percent of which are franchised and run by local businessmen and women. The organisation employs more than 115,000 people in restaurants and corporate offices Australia-wide and is the largest employer of youth in the country. McDonald’s spends over $60 million per annum on training and people development.

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.au or McDonald’s social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.