AS NORTH Melbourne pushes to play home games in Ballarat, the players have strengthened their relationship with the locals, devoting their time to helping several community organisations during the Australia Post AFL Community Camp.

On Tuesday morning, a number of players visited the Ballarat East and the Wendouree West Men's sheds, where they enjoyed a 'cuppa' and a few yarns, while also learning how such meeting places are spreading an awareness of men's health issues.

A few other lads headed to the Ballarat Woodworkers' Guild, while visits to the Ballarat and Wendouree libraries were also on the agenda.

Perhaps the most popular visitors were key defender Scott Thompson and midfielder Will Sierakowski, who spent two hours at Finding Futures, an employment and training agency for people with a disability.

Sitting in the Finding Futures Café, a social enterprise that offers hospitality training for disabled job-seekers, Thompson and Sierakowski chatted happily to people of all ages.

They signed autographs and handed out a number of North Melbourne caps, after which one young man announced he was changing his allegiance from Essendon to the Kangaroos.

"It really is inspirational for everyone here to see that these guys are everyday people," said Jenny Wilson, Finding Futures' transition to employment co-ordinator.

"They'll talk about this for the rest of the year and they'll put photos of today into their Vision Books, which contain their goals and aspirations."

Jane Fuller, a lifelong North Melbourne supporter who is currently completing a traineeship at a local pizza restaurant, was delighted to meet a couple of her heroes.

"This is a great reward for attending classes and doing their best," Wilson said.

Thompson was visiting Finding Futures for a second time.

"We feel like we're developing a genuine relationship with Ballarat," he said.

"We hope we can keep coming up here because we're starting to convert a few people to being North fans.

"We all love doing this. It's great getting around the local communities and seeing a few smiles and laughs.

"I can remember when I was a little kid and AFL players came to my school. It just makes everyone happy.

"I think it's really important to give something back to the community."

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