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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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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

Referee Casey Reibelt in action during the A-League Mens match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers at HBF Park, on April 30, 2022, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Casey Reibelt wants women and girls to push the envelope in refereeing

With Female Football Week 2022 underway, we continue to celebrate the game changers and barrier breakers of the women's game. Referee Casey Reibelt is one of those champions, being just the second woman to ever referee a men's A-League match after Kate Jacewicz, but she hopes

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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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Football Australia pilots FIFA coach education development pathway program

Seventeen of Australia’s emerging coaches have converged on Sydney this week to participate in a joint FIFA-Football Australia Coach Educators’ Development Pathway Program. Football Australia was one of five Member Associations selected by FIFA to run this pilot program, focus

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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™

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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

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FV's Multicultural Settlement Program: Building connections through football

Football Victoria's Multicultural Settlement Program is continuing to build connections within the community and provide opportunities for newly arrived families through the power of football. Last weekend, Multicultural Programs Officer Abraham Abraham and Greater Geelong Clu