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Football Australia has today released its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Progress Report detailing the work undertaken by the organisation over the past 12 months following the publication of its first Reflect RAP in 2022.
The report outlines the advancements made by Football Australia in delivering to targets set as part of the sport’s contribution to Reconciliation and being a true partner on this journey.
National Indigenous Advisory Group Co-chair, Jade North, said: “It’s undisputed that football fosters strong and positive relationships between all members of the…
The report outlines the advancements made by Football Australia in delivering to targets set as part of the sport’s contribution to Reconciliation and being a true partner on this journey.
National Indigenous Advisory Group Co-chair, Jade North, said: “It’s undisputed that football fosters strong and positive relationships between all members of the…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
Football Australia has sanctioned Sydney United 58 FC under the National Code of Conduct and Ethics for incidents that occurred at the Australia Cup Final at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, between Sydney United 58 FC and Macarthur FC on Saturday, 1 October 2022.
In determining the appropriate sanction to be imposed on Sydney United 58 FC, Football Australia took into consideration a range of relevant matters, including the Club’s submissions, the nature and seriousness of the matter, the need to deter such conduct in the future and the interests of Football Australia, the Australia Cup, and the…
In determining the appropriate sanction to be imposed on Sydney United 58 FC, Football Australia took into consideration a range of relevant matters, including the Club’s submissions, the nature and seriousness of the matter, the need to deter such conduct in the future and the interests of Football Australia, the Australia Cup, and the…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
A record-breaking Olympics has shown Australia what will be on its doorstep in less than two years.
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
There was an Australian first unfurling at the FIFA DIVERSITY AWARD 2018 overnight in London, where John Moriarty Football (JMF) finished in a prestigious top three placing.
Accepting the Finalist’s award at the FIFA ceremony, JMF Co-Founder John Moriarty shared his own story of the power of football to cut through discrimination and exclusion to enable a different life.
The football program named for Moriarty reflects his own journey as the first Aboriginal footballer selected for Australia.
Described by FIFA as powerful recognition of diversity and anti-discrimination values through…
Accepting the Finalist’s award at the FIFA ceremony, JMF Co-Founder John Moriarty shared his own story of the power of football to cut through discrimination and exclusion to enable a different life.
The football program named for Moriarty reflects his own journey as the first Aboriginal footballer selected for Australia.
Described by FIFA as powerful recognition of diversity and anti-discrimination values through…
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- 7 years 3 months ago
Competitive community football in Australia returns this Friday night as play resumes following the break caused by COVID-19 - and fans will be able to see all the action live streamed across the FFA and Football NT social media channels!
The big kick-off will take place in the Northern Territory on an historic evening this Friday, 5 June at 6:30pm (7pm AEST), with the first ever Darwin Women’s Premier League meeting between newly promoted NT Yapas - Australia’s first all indigenous women’s team playing in the premier competition - and Hellenic Athletic Women,…
The big kick-off will take place in the Northern Territory on an historic evening this Friday, 5 June at 6:30pm (7pm AEST), with the first ever Darwin Women’s Premier League meeting between newly promoted NT Yapas - Australia’s first all indigenous women’s team playing in the premier competition - and Hellenic Athletic Women,…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is delighted to announce the welcome return of competitive community football in Australia this Friday night, as play resumes following the break caused by COVID-19, with fans able to see all the action livestreamed across its social channels.
The big kick-off will take place in the Northern Territory on an historic evening this Friday, 5 June 2020, with the first ever Darwin Women’s Premier League meeting between newly promoted NT Yapas - Australia’s only indigenous women’s team playing in the premier competition - and Hellenic…
The big kick-off will take place in the Northern Territory on an historic evening this Friday, 5 June 2020, with the first ever Darwin Women’s Premier League meeting between newly promoted NT Yapas - Australia’s only indigenous women’s team playing in the premier competition - and Hellenic…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
The National Youth Championships 2023 Girls' Tournament officially took over Wollongong on Monday as teams took to the fields at WIN Stadium and JJ Kelly Park.In ideal conditions and the pristine backdrop of Wollongong's beaches, players, officials and spectators gathered for the Opening Ceremony featuring Wollongong Lord Mayor, Gordon Bradbery and Football Australia's Head of Professional Football and Competitions, Natalie Lutz.Twenty-two teams from across Australia will compete in the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions this week, with the Invitational XI, an Indigenous team funded and managed…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ian Knop AM, former Chair of Soccer Australia during the early 2000s.Knop's chairmanship came during an important time for the sport, as Australian football navigated significant changes. His contributions and commitment to the game will be remembered and appreciated by those who knew him and worked with him.Beyond football, Knop was a highly respected figure in Australian business and sport, holding leadership roles across various sectors, where his strategic acumen and commitment to growth were consistently evident. His work…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) staff took part in a six-a-side fundraising tournament in Sydney hosted by LGBTQI+ advocacy organisation Pride Football Australia (PFA) on Saturday.
The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisbane, was a new adoption of the annual ‘Mardi Gras Football Tournament’, which has been running in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade for the last 12 years.
This year’s tournament was a fundraiser for the newest LGBTQI+ inclusive club – the Brisbane Inferno – who join…
The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisbane, was a new adoption of the annual ‘Mardi Gras Football Tournament’, which has been running in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade for the last 12 years.
This year’s tournament was a fundraiser for the newest LGBTQI+ inclusive club – the Brisbane Inferno – who join…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
Seven new inductees were announced today for the nation’s most prestigious sporting organisation, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF).The 2023 inductees include Olympic gold medallists, one of the country’s greatest footballers, a Paralympic powerhouse, a rugby league superstar, and a coaching visionary. Their outstanding accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the world of sports in Australia and beyond.The new inductees are Kim Brennan AM, a rowing icon with Olympic gold and multiple medals; Tim Cahill AO, the only Socceroo to play at four FIFA World Cups; Kurt Fearnley AO, a…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
Football Australia acknowledges the announcement from FIFA that it will partner with several United Nations agencies to highlight a range of social causes through eight (8) themed armbands at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™️, and that team captains will be given options to choose from these causes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values for Football Australia. While FIFA’s proposal does not explicitly highlight the LGBTQIA+ community – a community important to Football Australia and the CommBank Matildas which they have supported…
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values for Football Australia. While FIFA’s proposal does not explicitly highlight the LGBTQIA+ community – a community important to Football Australia and the CommBank Matildas which they have supported…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
Australia’s brightest young footballers are ready to shine with fixtures and squads confirmed for the 2025 CommBank Emerging Championships. CLICK HERE to view the Official 2025 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships Digital Program with FixturesCLICK HERE to view the Official 2025 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships Digital Program with Fixtures A total of 58 teams and almost 1,500 players and officials from Football Australia's nine State and Territory Member Federations will meet in Melbourne and Sydney in July with the eyes of scouts and National Team selectors watching…
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- 5 months 2 weeks ago
Football Australia 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 Westfield Junior Matilda Jessika Nash joined Federal Minister for Sport Senator Richard Colbeck, co-chairs of the Parliamentary Friends of Football Senator Nita Green and Zali Steggall MP and a host of politicians as the first steps were taken towards a truly…
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- 10 months 2 weeks ago
Perth provided a spectacular vista as the Unity Pitch enjoyed a week-long visit to Australia’s west coast
A huge amount of activities were on offer, notably on International Women’s Day
The Unity Pitch is visiting all nine Australia & New Zealand 2023 Host Cities
Football fans with a taste for sun, surf and spectacular sunsets were surely in heaven this week if they managed to find themselves at Scarborough Beach in Perth. The seaside spot with its west-looking sunset over the ocean is an Instagrammers’ delight sight at the best of times.
But the ocean seascape…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
Former Socceroos Captain, broadcaster, and advocate for player rights, multiculturalism, and social justice through football, Craig Foster AM was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame on Thursday night at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.READ MORE: Pioneers, leaders and visionaries inducted into Hall of FameFoster had a wide-spanning career, playing in the National Soccer League (NSL) before moving over to England where he featured for the likes of Portsmouth and Crystal Palace.The 55-year-old's journey began when he represented Australia in the inaugural 1985 FIFA U-16 World…
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- 1 year 1 month ago