AFL NSW/ACT Coaching Box Card Policy
The AFL NSW/ACT Coaching Box Card Policy is aimed at addressing unacceptable behaviour directed at umpires from the Coaching Box Area. It provides a ‘real time’ mechanism for Umpires and Coaches to address unacceptable behaviour coming from the Coaching Box Area.
Gender Diversity Policy
The AFL is committed to inclusion and providing all people with an opportunity to participate in community Australian Football competitions
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT RELATED CONCUSSION IN AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
Explore the detailed guidelines on managing sport related concussion in Australian Football with a special supplement for the management of concussion in children and adolescents.
The May 2026 version of the guidelines is the current applicable version for managing sport related concussion in Australian Football.
National Community Football Policy Handbook
The Handbook includes relevant community football policies across four sections: Eligibility & Registration, Member Protection & Integrity, Health & Safety and Disciplinary.
Section 1
Summary
The National Community Football Policy Handbook (“handbook”) aims to:
- Make it easier for leagues, clubs, volunteers and other stakeholders to administer Australian Football at the State and community level;
- Provide a framework for key organisational requirements in relation to Australian Football at the State and community level;
- Address appropriate standards of behaviour and the prevention of discrimination and harassment in Australian Football at the State and community level; and
- Encourage that the game of Australian Football is played in a fair manner and a spirit of true sportsmanship
The handbook contains quick links within the document to find what you need. Key sections include:
Eligibility & Registration
- Player registration & transfers
- Age Dispensation
- Coach Accreditation
- Umpire Accreditation
- Deregistration
- Gender diversity
Member Protection & Integrity
- Member protection
- Vilification and discrimination
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Social Media
- Gambling and Match Fixing
- Anti-Doping
Health & Safety
- Injury management
- Protective equipment
- Extreme weather
- Concussion
- Pregnant players
- Infectious diseases & active bleeding
Disciplinary
- Reportable Offences
- Policy Breaches
- Disciplinary Officer
- Tribunal
- Appeal Board
Appendix 6 of the Handbook also provides a listing of forms and templates that support the Handbook. These can also be found here.