A long-running partnership between Transport for NSW and AFL NSW/ACT will continue until 2028, with the renewed agreement set to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through football, leadership development and road safety education.

The extension will keep the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program running for at least another three years.

It will give boys and girls aged 12 to 16 from communities across New South Wales the opportunity to attend three-day camps focused on leadership and football development.

While football remains a major drawcard, the program is built around a much bigger purpose.

Participants are encouraged to return home not only as better players and stronger leaders, but also as road safety advocates within their own communities.

Transport for NSW Executive Director of Transport Safety Chadi Chalhoub said the program continued to play an important role in addressing a serious issue.

"Sadly, Aboriginal people are almost three times more likely to be killed and nearly twice as likely to be seriously injured in a crash compared to non-Aboriginal people," Mr Chalhoub said.

"We are committed to lowering road trauma and a crucial part of that is through road safety education - including the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, so I am really pleased to announce the renewal of this partnership between Transport for NSW and AFL NSW/ACT for another three years.

"The latest group of future young leaders to take part in the program hit the AFL fields in Blacktown late last week and have had the opportunity to not only run through skills and drills with AFL players, but to also learn about important road safety topics including bike, pedestrian and seatbelt safety.

"Our goal is to empower these young people with knowledge and skills to address road safety issues within their communities in an interactive and engaging way."

The program has operated as part of the partnership for more than two decades, with AFL NSW/ACT saying it has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.

AFL NSW/ACT head Andrew Varasdi said the initiative had grown into something far bigger than a football camp.

"We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Transport for NSW and their continued support of the AFL NSW/ACT Indigenous Youth Leadership Program for another three years," Mr Varasdi said.

"The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program is more than footy.

"Since 2014, this program has enabled hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys and girls from across the state to build their leadership and Australian football skills and return home as road safety advocates for their communities.

"This program has a profound and meaningful impact on the lives of our participants, and we are deeply grateful to Transport for NSW for their ongoing support."

The 2026 program will also give participants the chance to learn from Indigenous AFL talent, with GWS Giants player Toby Bedford and Sydney Swans AFLW player Zippy Fish set to join the camps this year.