Women & Girls Community Football Charter

The number of actions is driven by the capacity and needs of the association, however we encourage you to look at 3-5 quick wins that you can achieve each year. The focus of the action plan is on quick wins so that you can start making a meaningful impact straight away.

A representative from your State/Territory body will reach out to support you in completing the Community Club Quick Wins Checklist and Action Plan.

Once the AFL receives your completed Community Football Quick Wins Checklist and Action Plan, you will then be recognised as a signatory of the Women & Girl’s Charter.

Associations who become signatories will then work through their commitments for the next 12 months. In order to remain a signatory, you will need to reassess your progress every 12 months.

Once you complete your checklist and action plan, keep in touch with your State/Territory representative as they will be able to assist where appropriate. There are also a range of resources available here.

Community football leagues, clubs and umpire groups have catered to men & boys for many decades, and many wonderful traditions exist as part of that. The Women & Girls Charter is not about stopping those traditions, but rather creating new traditions together in community football associations, that are welcoming for all, irrespective of gender. Men have a vital role to play in building a world that is gender equal – and there are many men who are already working towards gender equality.

Amazing, we love hearing of associations that are already proactive in creating an inclusive environment for women and girls! The charter allows you to publicly state, and be recognised, for your commitment to advancing community football for women and girls. You will also have access to digital assets such as logos and social tiles to help you share this with your network of existing and potential players, coaches, umpires, and volunteers.

If you are already on your way to creating inclusive environments, the AFL Inclusive Clubs & Gender Equity Education Program might be a good opportunity for your club to take its inclusive practices to the next level which can help to attract more people to your Club as well as sponsors and grant opportunities.

The Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a commitment from Community Football Leagues, Clubs and Umpire Groups to champion women and girls, guided by four principles: opportunity, visibility, access, and investment. Becoming a signatory of the charter involves completing a checklist and quick wins action plan for your association. This is great for all community football associations, especially those just starting out on their journey to creating more inclusive environments.

The AFL Inclusive Clubs & Gender Equity Education Program supports community football clubs to develop the knowledge and skills to foster safe, equal and respectful environments for all members of your community, particularly women and girls. The program involves a webinar, two face-to-face workshops and the development of an action plan. We recommend this program to clubs who are ready to take their inclusive practices to the next level which can help to attract more people to your Club as well as sponsors and grant opportunities. Click here for more information.