Inclusive Clubs & Gender Equity
Is your club ready to take their inclusive practices to the next level and help attract more people to your Club as well as sponsors and grant opportunities?
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.
Program Overview
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.
- Create safe, equal and respectful environments for all
- Increase involvement of women and girls on and off the field
- Review and update club policies, governance, and club media
- Create community-based initiatives
- Create sustainability of women & girls football programs
- New recruitment streams for players, coaches and administrators
- Build evidence of need for infrastructure development
- Generate diverse income streams and recruit new sponsors
Clubs are asked to send at least 3 attendees. 2 who are key decision makers and drivers of change at their club plus a woman from the playing group to represent the voice of women & girls – ideally, one attendee would be the club president or vice president.
Places are limited in the program each year, and sessions are delivered to a group of five clubs per program, so scheduling is also determined geographically. If your club is interested in being involved in the program, please click here to submit an expression of interest.
WEBINAR (30 MINUTES)
Self-paced ‘Being an Inclusive Club 101’ online webinar presented by Leisure Networks
WORKSHOP 1 (2 HOURS)
Workshop focusing on gender equity including current equity & inclusion practices and a club self- assessment.
WORKSHOP 2 (2 HOURS)
Practical action planning workshop with face[1]to- face guidance and support to development of the ‘game plan’
ONGOING SUPPORT
State body to provide six months of ongoing follow- up and support to the club in implementing the ‘game plan’.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, thanks to our wonderful program partners, BHP, this program is delivered to community football clubs at no cost. This does however mean that places are limited in the program annually.
A representative from your State/Territory body will reach out to you. Remember that places are limited in the program each year and sessions are determined geographically.
The Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a commitment from Community Football Clubs 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 club. This is great for all community clubs, 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 and really elevate their club as a destination club for women as players, coaches, umpires, or volunteers.