As part of Female Football Week, Football Australia is hosting webinars to showcase and highlight the women who make up the Australian football ecosystem.
Volunteers: Securing and Delivering a Successful Grant Project
Targeted at clubs that are looking to develop grant proposals and deliver successful grant projects. The webinar will cover themes from what makes a good grant, how to build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure success and how to design and deliver a successful grant budget and financial plan.
- Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
- Time: 8-9pm (AEST)
- MC: Samantha Lewis (Women Onside)
- Panellists:
- Michaela Haley - General Manager - Growing Football Fund
- Jess Woodroffe - Director & Secretary - Launceston City FC
- Nikola Orgill - Senior Manager Government and Stakeholder Relations, Women's Asian Cup 2026 LOC
- Jessica Clay - Finance Manager - Planning and Reporting
Get to know our panellists
Michaela Haley - General Manager - Growing Football Fund
Michaela Haley serves as the General Manager of the Growing Football Fund at Football Australia, a pivotal initiative developed in partnership with CommBank. With a background in sports management and a commitment to community development, Michaela is passionate about creating inclusive pathways for women and girls in football.
Jess Woodroffe - Director & Secretary - Launceston City FC
Jess has been a director and secretary of the Launceston City Football Club Board for three years and wrote the club’s first strategic plan. She is passionate about club development, and equity and inclusion in sport. Jess is the Football Australia Club Changer lead and part of an amazing team driving female football at Launceston City FC.
Nikola Orgill - Senior Manager Government and Stakeholder Relations, Women's Asian Cup 2026 LOC
Nikola Orgill is an Australian legal professional and former professional footballer, currently contributing her expertise to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. After completing her law degree, Nikola balanced her legal career with her passion for football, playing for various clubs including the Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets, and Canberra United.
Jessica Clay - Finance Manager - Planning and Reporting
Jessica Clay is a Chartered Accountant with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, bringing a wealth of experience to her professional endeavours. Her expertise spans various sectors, including corporate finance, taxation, and strategic advisory services. Jessica's professional journey reflects her dedication to continuous learning and her ability to adapt to the evolving financial landscape.
MC: Samantha Lewis (Women Onside)
Sam Lewis is a passionate advocate for gender equity and inclusion in sport. As a former ABC journalist Sam has covered all levels of the game, from grassroots to Olympic Games and World Cups. As the Impact Manager for Women Onside Sam leads initiatives focused on policy reform, community engagement, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for women and LGBTQIA+ people in football.