In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this…
We are pleased to announce that Community Football Clubs have be given the green light to return to training in groups up-to 10 persons. Following the revised NSW Public Health Order which came into effect Friday 15 May, AFL NSW/ACT…
Dear AFL Community Clubs and local stakeholders, Returning to training in a safe, hygienic and controlled manner is paramount to the AFL. The safety and wellbeing of our participants is our number one priority. AFL NSW/ACT understands that the NSW…
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers, including those who perform all key roles in footy clubs. The year 2020 started with volunteer fire fighters risking their lives to protect others.…
With social distancing restrictions set to ease tomorrow this represents a great chance to not only catch up with friends and family, but also to reach out to club mates and ask R U OK? R U OK? is the…
The NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Grant Program to assist community AFL clubs with infrastructure projects has now opened for 2020. The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while promoting community…
To Our Football Community, Recently we provided an update about the work underway to determine a roadmap for a return to community footy. Our intention was to provide a more detailed outline at the end of this month, following the…
Our partners Hit FM and Triple M are teaming together with Regional Australia Bank to create the BIG FRIDAY TAKEAWAY day on Friday 1 May. We all know there are a lot of businesses doing it tough at the moment…
Experts at the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) have banded together to create a campaign aimed at helping athletes of all ages and ability levels maintain their physical and mental wellbeing at home. As the nation becomes increasingly isolated in…
Since 1995, the AFL has honoured those who have served our country, including the legendary ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) of World War I, through a moving ceremony that’s held in conjunction with the Essendon v Collingwood match…