Melinda Reilly takes out Trainee of the Year

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Melinda Reilly takes out Trainee of the Year

Melinda Reilly takes out Trainee of the Year

Melinda Reilly has taken out AFL SportsReady’s inaugural Trainee of the Year for 2014.  Melinda started a traineeship with the Adelaide Football Club and worked as a member of the membership services department,

studying a certificate III in sport and recreation. She excelled in her role as the Member Services Officer, taking on extra responsibilities which she handled with maturity beyond her years. 

Melinda became an important member of the Crows team, and she is a great example of how strong partnerships between AFL SportsReady, employers and trainees deliver positive outcomes for all involved.

Melinda has now completed her traineeship and has now been employed full time by the Adelaide Football Club. She is also currently enrolled to study a Bachelor of Commerce.

Melinda was originally recognised for her recognised as AFL SportsReady’s South Australian Trainee of the Year in March of this year.

The inaugural award was launched on Friday, November 14 at AFL SportsReady’s 20 Year Anniversary celebration.

The Australian Trainee of the Year Award is a great way to recognise the hard work and achievements of our graduating trainees. As the winner of the national award, Melinda has the option of:  

  • Receiving a $10,000 Education package to one of our partner Universities; or
  • Selecting a course of her choice from SportsReady Education and a mentor for 12 months.

    • Nominees for the Australian Trainee of the Year Award were selected from the six AFL SportsReady HOSTPLUS Trainee of the Year award recipients in each state:  

  • Georgia Shields, Profusion Group – NSW Trainee of the Year
  • Michael Hyndman, AFL Queensland – QLD Trainee of the Year
  • Melinda Reilly, Adelaide Football Club – SA Trainee of the Year
  • Dylan Harris, St Michael’s Collegiate Pool – TAS Trainee of the Year
  • Ryan Larkins, Elizabeth Murdoch College – VIC Trainee of the Year
  • Britt Liebeck, Mercedes College – WA Trainee of the Year

    • DATE: 18 November, 2014
    IMAGE: AFL SportsReady CEO James Montgomery, Chair, The Hon. Steve Bracks, Melinda Reilly & Eddie McGuire.