Every year, school kids from across the Kimberley hit Cable Beach in Broome for a festival of footy, with AFL and AFLW stars joining them on the sands.
It's an annual affair delivered by the Fremantle Dockers, in partnership with WA Police, who run the inter-school Kimberley 9s Carnival, as recognition of school attendance and positive behaviours throughout the year.
Alongside the round robin games are workshops, mentoring and other activities.
In 2025, Boorloo-based Nyoongar-Wongi rapper FLEWNT performed and ran a music workshop for the kids.
Multi-industry staffing, labor-hire and workforce management services provider Programmed were behind getting FLEWNT (Josh Eggington) to Broome, and 'behind the scenes' supporter of the Kimberley 9s Carnival each year.
They've now come on board as an official partner for the yearly event, with the Dockers' charity arm Purple Hands Foundation.
"We're incredibly proud to formally welcome Programmed as a partner of Purple Hands Foundation," Purple Hands operations manager Amber Vandam said, with the partnership formally recognising an existing relationship.
"They have been alongside us for many years already, so this partnership is really about recognising and building on a relationship that has grown organically over time.
"Their willingness to get involved, roll up their sleeves, and genuinely contribute is something we really value."
Programmed will also be involved in Purple Hands' early intervention and strengths-based after-school diversion program for youth Intercept.
The Dockers said this week it's a natural fit, with both organisations sharing a 'strong belief in creating opportunities for young people, building connections, and using practical experiences to help people overcome barriers and reach their potential'.
Programmed's WA and Resources head of facility management John Pirie said his group and Purple Hands reflects a shared commitment to making 'genuine difference' in the lives of young people.
"We are beyond excited to continue our work with Purple Hands Foundation and create lasting positive impact within our communities," he said.
