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FFW 2021: Meet the small club making a huge grassroots impact

The small town of Lochinvar, nestled just outside of Maitland in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, had an official population of just 784 people in 2016, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Despite this modest population base, over the past five years

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Legacy '23: Local and global football figures headline leadership panels

On March 8, Football Australia concluded Female Football Week by celebrating International Women's Day and AFC Women's Football Day - which celebrates women's football across Asia. With a focus on the achievements of women in our sport, Football Australia has brought together

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FFW 2021: Grassroots champion of change Nick Deverell on 'building a female football culture'

During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the impact of women in our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile tells the story of volunteer Nick Deverell, who has sparked an explosion of female

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FFW 2021: Jessika Nash - 'Football makes me want to be a better person'

During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the impact of women in our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile tells the story of Canberra United's young defender Jessika Nash, who is also a for

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FFW 2021: Westfield Matildas physiotherapist Jaclyn Benz

During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile provides an insight into the duties and experiences of Wes

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Football Australia & APL staff unite for Pride Football Tournament

FootballAust...andAustralian Professional Leagues (APL) staff took part in a six-a-side fundraising tournament in Sydney hosted by LGBTQI+ advocacy organisation...tralia (PFA) on Saturday. The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisb

Tameka Yallop Rainbow Ribbons of Strength Pantene campaign

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Westfield Matildas and Pantene go rainbow for Mardi Gras

Football can be a powerful force for change, not only on a large scale but at the individual level. The game allows people to be themselves, express who they are, and be supported and surrounded by a group that can become like a family. As part of Pantene's sponsors

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FFW 2021: How Brodie Wales brought together Westfield Matildas fans across the nation

During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile tells the story of Matildas Active Support Founder and Pre

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FFW 2021: Ildi Vukovich proving age is no barrier

During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. First up is the powerful story of 65-year-old�...�player Ildi Vu

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Football Australia to continue championing female football during Female Football Week 2021

The achievements and contributions of women and girls in football will be recognised and celebrated by Football Australia over the coming week as Female Football Week takes on a digitally led focus for 2021. From March 1 to March 8, Football Australia will publish a variety of

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'This is inspiring a new generation': Support builds for Football Australia's Legacy '23 plan

FootballAustralia presented its five-pillar Legacy '23 plan at Parliament House earlier this week as it works to deliver immediate and long-term benefits from hosting theFIFA Women's World Cup 2023?. Capped Westfield Matilda Michelle Heyman, Former Socceroo Jade North and We

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National Premier Leagues set to kick-off in NSW and Victoria tonight

The National Premier Leagues (NPL) returns for 2021 this weekend with New South Wales and Victoria both kicking off their respective men's competitions tonight. Four games will take place this evening, with Manly United and Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC scheduled as the first clas

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Football Australia confirms Socceroos’ withdrawal from Copa America

Football Australia today confirmed that the Socceroos have withdrawn from the CONMEBOL Copa America 2021. Regrettably, significant changes to Australia's senior men's national football team's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022? qualification schedule, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hav

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Football Australia unveils ambitious FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Legacy plan to Government

Football Australia's plan to deliver immediate and long-term community benefits and economic impact from Australia's co-hosting of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023? took a significant step on Tuesday, with the game's Legacy '23 plan presented to Ministers, Senators, and Officials

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Outcome of Football Australia General Meeting held on Friday 19 February 2021

Football Australia held a general meeting of Members at 10:00am on Friday 19 February, 2021. The meeting was convened in response to a notice given by Football NSW, a Member who currently holds 6.1% of the votes in Football Australia, to move a resolution to remove Heather Rei

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