Stephen Coniglio has been appointed an Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassador.

The 20 year-old midfielder replaces former GIANT Setanta O’hAilpin as the club’s representative in the Australia Post AFL Multicultural program.

Of Italian heritage, Coniglio will work with the NSW Multicultural Talent Academy, NSW Multicultural Round, as well as be a Talent Mentor to multicultural participants in the talent pathway.  

Coniglio said he was excited to become an AFL Multicultural Ambassador. “I’m really proud of my Italian heritage and look forward to working with a number of multicultural communities across Western Sydney,” he said.

“Western Sydney has the most diverse population in Australia and it’s fantastic that the GIANTS can be a part of this community. I'm looking forward to working with these communities to help the game of AFL grow across our region.”

The Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassadors will work with local groups towards raising cultural awareness and uniting individuals and communities across the country.

The Multicultural Ambassadors will play a leading role in the AFL Multicultural Round to be held this year in Round 18 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

With the support of Australia Post, the round will celebrate ‘Many Cultures. One Game’ and will highlight the community engagement initiatives currently being undertaken by the Australian football industry, as well as the many players from culturally diverse backgrounds who make up 15 per cent of the AFL player list.    

Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour said the 2014 Multicultural Ambassadors was a great example of the multicultural ties Australia Post and the AFL share.

“As an organisation employing more than 36,000 people from over 130 nations, we’re very passionate about bringing together people from different backgrounds to feel part of the Australian community,” said Mr Fahour.

“The AFL has many multicultural stars, from rich and diverse cultures, who have come together to contribute to Australia’s Indigenous game. They provide excitement and entertainment each week for Australians everywhere.”