Peter Cullen, the founder of sporting charity RecLink, has written a book called The Power of a Football. The book is a collection of over 30 personal stories from some of the biggest names in sports, the unsung heroes and everyone in between.  

The book is about how football can change lives, with riveting stories and strong themes of passion, inspiration, confidence and the transformative nature of connection and purpose. It serves as an uplifting and important reminder that something as small as a football has the power to change lives. 

Cullen’s charity Reclink provides support to at-risk youth by introducing them to the power of team sports, and are well-known for their annual Community Cup events around Australia. 

Cullen encourages football as a tool to achieve better physical and mental health, as well as greater social inclusion for the community, “for all its popularity, cultural significance and media coverage, the most impactful role of footy is largely hidden from view.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the book is “full of stories of redemption, hope and pushing doors open for people and bringing out the very finest qualities of our communities.” 

The book contains testimonials from various people such as Reverend Tim Costello, Andrew Gaze, Doug Hawkins, Andy Maher, Tim Watson, and Sam Kekovitch.

The Power of a Football is selling for $39.99 on the Reclink website with 70 per cent of profits raised going directly back to the charity.