NSW

Craig Foster AM

Former Socceroo captain, broadcaster, social responsibility advocate and human rights activist

Craig Foster AM is a commentator and part of the Logie and award winning SBS Sport team. He is a former Socceroo captain who played 29 times for the country and is one of the most respected broadcasters, commentators and contributors in the history of the game in Australia.

Craig also works in the sphere of social justice through programs with refugee and indigenous children, using football to provide life opportunities. He recently created a global movement successfully campaigning to free a young player from Bangkok Remand Prison, Hakeem al-Araibi.

Craig continues to advocate for vulnerable people, gender equality in sport as a driver of change, indigenous rights and social justice. While always being a prominent advocate for the beautiful game and its social impact on Australia.

In 2021, Craig was made a Member (AM) of the general division of the Order of Australia for his ongoing activism for refugees in detention, human rights and promoting multiculturalism.

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Key Points for Craig Foster AM

Craig Foster AM is a former Socceroo & 40th Captain with a highly celebrated career.
He is one of Australia’s most respected sports broadcasters with an 18-year, triple Logie winning career.
He is an Adjunct Professor Sport & Social Responsibility and Human Rights Activist.
Author and co-author of several books including Fighting for Hakeem.
Recipient of the 2020 NSW Government Humanitarian Award for his work with sport and human rights.
Was made a Member (AM) of the general division of the Order of Australia for his ongoing activism for refugees in detention, human rights and promoting multiculturalism, 2021.

Topics for Craig Foster AM

Rise of the Roos
Human rights, multiculturalism

Testimonials for Craig Foster AM

Craig was on message, attentive and his passion for social justice is infectious.
CCNB

Inspirational and thought provoking. Drew the Year 7 – 9 on his soccer career and the older boys in his thought-provoking information as ambassador for social justice.
Marist College North Shore

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