Mid-year grants, awards and recognition
Now winter is here, Australian rules football is in full swing across the ACT and NSW, with school programs, NAB AFL Auskick and local footy competitions firing!
This time of the year also brings a lot of offerings from the AFL as we continue to acknowledge, celebrate and participate in themes which go beyond the boundary, championing people and causes to build communities and shape footy clubs.
Below is a summary of just some of the awards, acknowledgements and celebrations you and your club can get involved in.
Don’t know where to start for the themed weeks? No worries!? The AFL has created a handy Themed Round Guide to give some examples of how to get your club involved in these and other causes.
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| Name | Explanation |
| Women’s Coaching Month | The football community celebrates and recognises the contribution of women and girls in coaching roles across the country throughout Women’s Coaching Month, supported by BHP. AFL NSW/ACT is hosting a special event for Women’s Coaching Month on 18 June at GIANTS HQ, the VAILO Community Centre, Olympic Park. Register here. There’s also a social and digital toolkit to help you celebrate the women and girls who coach at your club. Access it here. |
| Pride Month | Pride Month is a global annual event that recognises and celebrates the journey of people within the LGBTQI+ community and promotes equal rights for all. International Pride Day is 28 June, so this could be a good starting point for a date. Ideas on how to celebrate a Pride Round at your club begins on page 14 of the Themed Round Guide. |
| 2024 Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Awards | The Volunteer of the Year Awards gives you the chance to tangibly thank great people for their commitment to footy. There are two Toyotas to be won. Nominations for the 12 categories close on 8 July. Check out the details here. |
| Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassador | Running for the fifth time, this accolade is for anyone who has had an influence on local footy, be that as a player, coach, volunteer, umpire, administrator, president or even a dedicated fan who supports women and girls each week. Nominations are super quick and our NSW/ACT Ambassador will get a money can’t buy experience as well as $1,000 for their club. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday, 16 June. More information here. |
| Junior and Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program | The AFL and Fanatics are offering up to $3,000 per club to fit out girls teams in appropriate playing attire. There’s $250k in the pool so you’re a great chance of getting some money to support your teams. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday, 30 June. Details here. |
| Auskick Burst | Auskick Burst lets kids who missed the start of the NAB AFL Auskick season get involved. They still get the iconic Auskick pack and can join their friends, but it’s at a fraction of the cost of a full season. Burst begins 21 July…yes, it’s not June but it’s coming at you quickly! |
More! | There are plenty more opportunities on the horizon so keep in an eye on AFL NSW/ACT Facebook and Instagram, as well as this website! |
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