Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging at the best of times. In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, so it is understandable that many people will be feeling more worried or anxious than usual. Increased distress can significantly impact sleep, so if you or your children are experiencing sleepless nights, you are probably not alone.
The points below have been designed for parents to help support their children (12-18) to sleep well, but the guidance will be helpful for adults, too.
In just 100 days, the CommBank Pararoos will take to the pitch in Salou, Spain, for their first match in the highly anticipated IFCPF World Cup 2024, set to be held between 6 – 24 November. The CommBank Pararoos, Australia's national male football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, or symptoms of stroke, have already completed two intensive training camps in Sydney in preparation for the tournament. Boasting a storied history at the IFCPF World Cup, the CommBank Pararoos have made 10 appearances with their recent performances including finishing 12th in…
Football Australia is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former Chairman Ian Brusasco AO, AM.
Brusasco, born outside Ingham, North Queensland, on 4 October 1928, was a legendary figure in the Queensland football community, and was one of dominant figures in the formation of the the Queensland Soccer Federation.
In 1968 his progressive efforts earned him life membership of the Australian Soccer Federation (ASF), as well as life membership of the Queensland Soccer Federation.
Brusasco was chairman of the World Cup sub-committee, was tour leader with…
Casey Reibelt will become the first female referee to officiate an Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2021/22 fixture, and only the second female referee to officiate in the men’s A-League when she oversees Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday evening.
The Queenslander will be joined by Korea Republic’s Australian based Assistant Referee, Mi Suk Park, who will also receive her first Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s match appointment of the season as she runs the line for the Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners clash on 3 May.
Football Australia has today announced the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) will broadcast the 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships.SBS will deliver unrivalled coverage of the Championships with live and free access via SBS On Demand, providing greater visibility of the tournament and its athletes than ever before.From the opening day on 4 November until the final day on 11 November, SBS will broadcast over 45 hours of football during the Men’s and Women’s IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships played at the “Home of the Matildas” at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Melbourne…
Thirty talented teens will convene in Canberra next week as Australia’s Joeys continue to prepare for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in Brazil.
Between July 11 and 18, Head Coach Trevor Morgan and his staff will train the squad at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as the youngsters aim to put their best foot forward for selection in Australia’s squad for this year’s tournament.
On the first evening of camp the Joeys will also find out who they will face in the Group Stage in Brazil in October and November, as the draw is conducted at FIFA headquarters in Zurich…
Football Australia has today released its end-of-season refereeing and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) report for the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s season, showing clear and measurable improvements on the previous season in both decision-making accuracy and officiating performance.The analysis reveals that 98.8% of VAR decisions were deemed correct this season – a benchmark figure assessed by Football Australia’s referee coaching team. With only 48 VAR reviews (44 less than the previous season) across 1,556 on-field decisions and a low 4% intervention rate, the figures reflect a high level…
The FFA Cup Final Rounds are fast approaching, and there will be a new way to watch Australia's premier club knockout competition in 2021!
In June, Football Australia announced a landmark media rights agreement with 10 ViacomCBS for the broadcast of matches of the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup.
And with the deal commencing on 1 August 2021, it means the FFA Cup will be one of the first live football competitions shown under the new agreement.
In 2021, the FFA Cup Final Rounds & Final Rounds Play Offs will be shown live and free via 10 Play, with the FFA…
With one week to go to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day 2024, the Confederation’s latest “It’s My Game” episode delves into the remarkable journey of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women’s Football at Football Australia, whose unwavering commitment to developing the women’s game reached its pinnacle with the historic success of the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.A former striker who faced multiple career-threatening injuries before the age of 18, Walsh overcame the odds to make her debut for the national team at 21 in 2004 and…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated the South Australian Government and Premier Steven Marshall MP for their decision to fully back the Bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Australia has got onside with the Bid, “The announcement today is a tremendous boost to our hopes of hosting the tournament in 2023. We are thrilled that South Australia have committed to be part of the Bid, which will be stronger for their participation.
“It’s particularly pleasing to make this announcement on the day of the…
The CommBank Young Matildas will play their final group stage game of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ on Saturday night (AEDT) when they take on Chinese Taipei.Australia currently occupies the top spot on the table in Group A after picking up back-to-back wins in the group stage, should Australia secure first place or second place in the group they will qualify for the semi-finals as well as the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™ from 31 August – 22 September 2024.Australian fans can catch every CommBank Young Matildas match at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan…
The fixtures for the Australia Cup 2024 Round of 32 have been revealed following the Official Draw on Wednesday evening. Broadcast live on 10 Play, the Draw – undertaken by former Isuzu UTE A-League striker, Roy O'Donovan – has delivered several exciting match ups to open the Final Rounds, including eight fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.Headlining the Victorian contingent of teams will be Oakleigh Cannons FC, who host reigning Australia Cup Winners, Sydney FC in what shapes as an exciting rematch following Oakleigh’s defeat of…
A combined crowd of 56,604 fans turned out in Sydney & Newcastle in November to see our Commonwealth Bank Matildas take on World Number 1 USA.
A record 36,109 turned out on 27 November at Stadium Australia to break the attendance record for a Matildas match on home soil.
And three days later in Newcastle, 20,495 fans turned out to see the Matildas secure a 1-1 draw and also break the attendance record for an Australian women's national team match in the Hunter.
It comes as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand is now just under 600 days away, with…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it is partnering with Black Dog Institute to provide mental health education and support to the grassroots football community and FFA’s employees, national team players, directors and staff.
The announcement comes after the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, revealed there have been more than one million telehealth calls relating to mental health since mid-March, as families and individuals across the country suffer stress from isolation.
The new initiative will see FFA share Black Dog’s extensive range of mental health resources across its…
Last weekend saw a celebration of Indigenous football with the return of the First Nations Indigenous Football Cup 2022 in Queensland and the NSW First Nations Football Festival.
Football Australia's Chair of National Indigenous Advisory Group, Jade North, attended both carnivals with plenty of talent and passion on show…
High profile senior footballing delegates and Indigenous leaders come together to ignite an Indigenous football flame in Darwin to put their weight behind Indigenous participation at the 2019 Arafura Games.
“The Arafura Games is a fantastic opportunity for the Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas to play internationals against neighbouring countries to show-case football and the world game up the top end” said David Gallop, FFA chief executive officer.
Gallop said: “I’m excited to see first-hand our male and female Indigenous footballers play at the Darwin…
