At Hughes Mining and Labour Hire, we believe strong communities are built on connection, commitment, and people who show up for one another. Local sport plays a big role in that, bringing together families, volunteers, players, and supporters across generations. That is why we are proud to support the Northern Areas Football Association (NAFA) Umpires for the next three years.
Umpires are often the unsung heroes of grassroots sport. They dedicate countless hours to training, travelling, and officiating games, helping to ensure matches are fair, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Their role is not always easy, but it is essential to keeping local football alive and thriving.
Through this partnership, NAFA umpires will wear green shirts featuring the Hughes Mining and Labour Hire logo on the back. While the logo represents our business, the sponsorship itself represents something much bigger, a shared commitment to supporting the people who keep local sport running week after week.
For our team, this sponsorship is not about visibility or recognition. It is about contributing in a practical way to a community that supports our business and our people. Many of our employees live, work, and raise families in the regions where local football is a central part of community life. Supporting the NAFA umpires is one small way we can give back to the communities that give so much to us.
We know that strong local sporting organisations rely heavily on volunteers, sponsors, and community backing. By committing to a three-year partnership, we hope to provide stability and support that helps the umpires focus on what they do best, supporting the game and the people who love it.
We look forward to seeing the NAFA umpires in their new green shirts on the field and wish them a successful and safe season ahead. Most importantly, we are grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside a community that values teamwork, respect, and resilience, the same values that guide us every day at Hughes Mining and Labour Hire.