A Victorian specialist Aboriginal family violence service are embarking on their latest initiative by lacing up the boots, pulling on a guernsey and running out onto the park to play some footy for camaraderie and community as well as physical and mental health.

Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit) works 'to break the cycle of inter-generational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities' delivering a range of programs extending a hand to those needing one, wanting to change and towards creating safer environments for the future.

Their work also engages in youth, prisons, alcohol and drug support, employment and women's healing.

National Indigenous Times has previous heard first-hand accounts of their impact.

Dardi's Mungara Brown was in the car with his cousin out at work when the conversation sparked, "Why don't we get a Dardi Munwurro football team?"

In Naarm's inner suburbs on Wednesday, they'll debut their mixed and inclusivity-minded team with Reclink.

Reclink is a national organisation who connect communities and people together through sport and recreation.

"We've got that many mob in our programs all around Victoria...and I just thought, what a way to get people back engaged in sports, healthy lifestyles, and also for mental health," he told National Indigenous Times.

Mr Brown played growing up and into adult life and knows the positive benefits organised sport can bring.

"So for me, it was about community...everyday life can be hard, and then there was a bit of an outlet (with football)," he said.

"So when I came to Dardi and helped out with the programs, and been part of the programs as well, I realised how important it was to get out there and let some of that energy out - and also learn to communicate you're not alone.

"And that's what football clubs do. We're supporting all our mob with Dardi Munwurro and groups we run - what better way than to play football and engage together?"

Mr Brown said word got out quickly and interest flooded in.

AFL club Hawthorn have jumped on board - with an arm of Collingwood's foundations lining up against them.

The Hawks have provided their 2024 Sir Doug Nicholls Round strip for jumpers - featuring the club's Community Foundation's Tyetdji (Brown Hawk) emblem.

Jaylon Thorpe, who plays for the Hawks' VFL reserves affiliate, Box Hill has worked at Dardi for a decade.

He said Dardi and Hawthorn have built a strong connection over the past three years, with players-to-be jumping at the opportunity to get out there on Wednesday.

Thorpe stated it's about community and inclusion for all - including those living with a disability.

That's not to say competitive spirit falls by the wayside.

"They're really taking it seriously. They're not playing around," he said.

Wednesday's game isn't a once and done.

Dardi are putting the steps in place to play out a full season in the Reclink league next year.

Reclink Victorian Football League coordinator, Rahn Harris told National Indigenous Times their link to Dardi stems back decades through Elders and community members who were involved with their football.

Dardi's footy side play from midday at Ramsden Street Oval in Clifton Hill.