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Dec 24, 20231 min read

🌟 Season's Greetings from Women Onside! 🌟

As we embrace the festive spirit, we extend warm wishes to our incredible community! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,...

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Anter Isaac Assumes Leadership as Chair of Football Australia

In a landmark moment for Australian football, the twentieth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited saw the election...

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Celebrating Heather Reid's Remarkable Achievement: The Frank S. Pyke Alumni Award

In a momentous celebration of dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions to the Australian sports industry, Women Onside...

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Open Letter to Football Australia and Professional Footballers Australia

Congratulations on the Progressive Collective Bargaining Agreement Dear Football Australia and PFA, I am reaching out on behalf of Women...

Nov 15, 20232 min read

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Women Onside Director Updates

Today, we come bearing news of some significant changes within our incredible team of directors. Firstly, a heartfelt farewell and...

Nov 8, 20233 min read

Inequality on the World Stage: FIFA World Cup's Uneven Playing Field

The world of football is no stranger to controversy, but the recent announcement that the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup will be held in Saudi...

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Empowering Female Coaches in Australian High-Performance Sports: A Leap Towards Excellence

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has unveiled an ambitious action plan to tackle the underrepresentation of women in coaching...

Former Spanish Football Association President's Ban Raises Questions on Adequacy of Sanctions

Nov 1, 20232 min read

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Former Spanish Football Association President's Ban Raises Questions on Adequacy of Sanctions

In a recent media release, FIFA announced its decision to ban former Spanish Football Association President Luis Rubiales for three...

CommBank and Football Australia's Commitment to Women's Football: A Promising Partnership

Oct 31, 20232 min read

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CommBank and Football Australia's Commitment to Women's Football: A Promising Partnership

In an exciting development for women's football in Australia, Commonwealth Bank and Football Australia have recently unveiled their plans...

The Matildas Effect: Uniting the World of Women's Sport

Oct 28, 20232 min read

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The Matildas Effect: Uniting the World of Women's Sport

In the heart of Perth, an event unfolded celebrating the indomitable spirit of women in sport. "The Matildas Effect" Networking Event, a...

A Bright Future for Women's Football in Western Australia

Oct 28, 20231 min read

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A Bright Future for Women's Football in Western Australia

In an exciting development for football enthusiasts in Western Australia, the Cook Labor Government recently unveiled an ambitious plan...

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Matildas vs Iran Game Sheds Light on Women’s Football in Iran

Last night, football fans around the world witnessed an exhilarating showdown between the Matildas and Iran, but this game was more than...

Celebrating the Trailblazing Women Leading the Way in A-League Refereeing

Oct 12, 20232 min read

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Celebrating the Trailblazing Women Leading the Way in A-League Refereeing

Football Australia has taken a significant step towards promoting gender inclusivity and diversity in football officiating by announcing...

Oct 10, 20231 min read

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The Matildas Effect Event

The Matildas Effect is a unique opportunity for the football community to unite and delve into the dynamic world of women's football. ...

A Triumph for Women's Football: CommBank Matildas Draw Enthusiastic Crowds

Oct 3, 20232 min read

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A Triumph for Women's Football: CommBank Matildas Draw Enthusiastic Crowds

The landscape of women's football in Australia is witnessing an exhilarating transformation, marked by unprecedented interest and fervour...

Celebrating the Success of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia

Sep 28, 20233 min read

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Celebrating the Success of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia

In 2023, Australia was honoured to host the FIFA Women's World Cup. This event showcased the pinnacle of women's football and marked a...

We're updating our list of women who are looking to join a football Board or Committee

Sep 28, 20232 min read

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We're updating our list of women who are looking to join a football Board or Committee

In football, we often celebrate the giants—the legends who've graced the pitch, the coaches who've moulded champions, and the fans whose...

Join Women in Football UK's 'Open Doors Agenda' Campaign

Sep 20, 20231 min read

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Join Women in Football UK's 'Open Doors Agenda' Campaign

We want to bring your attention to an important initiative by our partners at Women in Football UK (WIF). Their "Open Doors Agenda"...

Joint Statement from the Organisers of the 2023 Equality Summit

Sep 8, 20232 min read

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Joint Statement from the Organisers of the 2023 Equality Summit

Three days before the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, we co-hosted an Equality Summit in Gadigal (Sydney), Australia to discuss critical...

Media Release: Statement on Resignation of Chris Nikou from Football Australia

Sep 7, 20231 min read

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Media Release: Statement on Resignation of Chris Nikou from Football Australia

Women Onside wish to extend our appreciation to Chris Nikou for his dedicated service on the Football Australia Board, the last five...