Legacy '23

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The CommBank Matildas have left a legacy on our nation – but where to from here?

Legacy '23 Ambassadors

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Harmony Week 2023: Awer Mabil reflects on football and belonging

Harmony Week is a celebration that brings together people from all walks of life in Australian society – celebrating inclusiveness and respect throughout our multicultural nation.

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Harmony Week 2023: Azmeena Hussain on the opportunity of showcasing Australia's multiculturalism at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

A proud Muslim born in Australia to Sri Lankan parents, Azmeena Hussain is a Non-Executive Director at Football Victoria, and a Football Australia Legacy '23 Ambassador.

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Harmony Week 2023: Kate Jenkins on how the power of football can make change in society

Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner and Legacy ’23 ambassador Kate Jenkins spoke this Harmony Week about the power of sport, particularly football, to make change in society. “Through football, I’ve connected with men and women from so many cultures,” she explained.

Participation

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IDAHOBIT Club Spotlight: Melbourne University SC

As part of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Football Victoria would like to shine a light on Melbourne University SC, a leader in the inclusivity space among the Victorian football community. Consistently working to create

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Allira Toby: The time is now for Indigenous women and girls

Proud Kanolu and Gangulu woman Allira Toby took the path less travelled when it came to her footballing career, but in the process blazed a trail that she hopes changes the game for Indigenous women and girls who have dreams of pursuing a career in the beautiful game. To

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'Legacy Carnival' celebrates 500 Days To Go until the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Over 200 juniors descended on VALO Football Centre on Friday night to take part in a special 'Legacy Carnival' at VALO Football Centre. The event also celebrated today's (Monday) milestone of 500 Days To Go until the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Leadership & Development

Two female photographers on the sidelines of a football match with their cameras

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Football Australia launch the Our Game Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program

Football Australia has today launched the Our Game Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program, to address the underrepresentation of women and non-binary persons in media. The Leadership & Development Pillar of Legacy ‘23 aims to ensure that the push for gender parity in foot

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Renae Coghill: Football Australia's Elite Refereeing Coach

This week, Football Australia's Elite Refereeing Coach, Renae Coghill, attended the FIFA VAR Instructors course in Dubai.

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Kat Smith accepted into the second edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme

CommBank Junior Matildas Assistant Coach and Analyst and newly appointed Western Sydney Wanderers Head Coach, Kat Smith, is one of 20 female coaches to be accepted into the second edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme. Launched yesterday, the program will see 20 fe

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Three Australians selected as part of FIFA's Female Coaching Education Scholarships

This week FIFA has announced the selection of 47 talented female coaches from 27 member associations, as part of its Coach Education Scholarship programme, designed to increase the number of female coaches working in football. Three of those selected as part of the internation

Community Facilities

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$750,000 facilities boost for Noranda City

Noranda City has several reasons to celebrate its 45th anniversary season, thanks to hard work behind the scenes to develop the club. Members are set to enjoy brand new changeroom facilities at their Noranda Sports Complex home, with a $750,000 investment from the Federal

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New #EQUALISER campaign launched after survey reveals Australia's Football Community will vote with its feet at upcoming federal election

Football Australia today launched the #EQUALISER campaign, an initiative supporting the ‘Community Facilities’ Pillar of its Legacy 23’ Plan, to deliver adequate female-friendly facilities across the country. It comes after a new Football Australia survey of its registered par

Artist impression: Show pitch with grandstand seating for 800 spectators (Photo: Football Victoria)

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First glimpse of The Home of the Commonwealth Bank Matildas at La Trobe University

Australia’s much-loved Commonwealth Bank Matildas are one step closer to calling Victoria home, with construction underway at The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University, Bundoora. The progress to date marks a key milestone in the three-year journey to build this world-cla

High Performance

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Football Australia welcomes ParaMatildas to national teams' family

Football Australia is pleased today to announce the launch of the ParaMatildas, Australia's first national team for women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury (ABI) and symptoms of stroke. A first in the Asia-Pacific region, the ParaMatildas become the 10th me