The youngster has set up his own non-profit organisation, Barefoot to Boots, to help other refugees in camps like the one he grew up in get into the sport. 9News
Mabil fled civil war in South Sudan for Australia and has become one of the nations' top footballers.
The scheme has grown, with hospital equipment also donated, plus sanitary products for girls who wouldn't otherwise be able to go to school.He said playing football make young refugees feel like they "belong". Mabil, 27, was born in a Kenyan refugee camp to South Sudanese parents before moving to Australia as a five-year-old.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presents the Young Australian of the Year winner to Awer Mabil's mother Agot Dau Atem and his uncle Michael Matiop.He moved to Australia as part of a humanitarian program in 2006 and quickly excelled at football, signing for Adelaide United at 16A crucial penalty he scored against Peru helped get Australia to the FIFA World Cup.
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