Sport4All Partners with VAFA
Sport4All and VAFA Partner to Drive Inclusion in Victorian Football
Sport4All and the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) are proud to announce a new year-long partnership focused on promoting inclusion and creating opportunities for people with disability across the VAFA community. This collaboration reinforces a shared commitment to making football accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.
“The VAFA is delighted to partner with Sport4All in 2024,” said Sean Walker, General Manager – Community & Club Support at VAFA. “This collaboration will equip VAFA clubs with the resources and knowledge to be more inclusive, embrace diversity, and create opportunities for people with disability.”
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with VAFA, which stands as the largest community-based football competition in the country, boasting over 65 clubs and fielding 300 teams each season,” stated Jeremy O’Sullivan, State Manager for Sport4All. “This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity for Sport4All to extend its reach to more clubs, offering support to an estimated 1 million Victorians with disability who aspire to engage in various roles within these clubs.”
This strategic alliance will provide VAFA staff and clubs with essential education and resources to cultivate inclusive environments. These initiatives will empower people with disability to participate fully in football, on or off the field. Sport4All is committed to supporting the successful implementation of this partnership. A designated State Sport Coach will collaborate with VAFA clubs across the association , offering ongoing guidance and support to ensure best practices in inclusion are integrated within the VAFA community.
Maria Strong, Inclusion Coach for Sport4All in Victoria, said, “I’m looking forward to working with the VAFA in 2024 and supporting the clubs in their inclusion journey. Sport4All’s resources are huge assets to help clubs in create a welcoming environment for people with disability, be they players, umpires, or spectators.”
By working together, Sport4All and the VAFA are paving the way for a more inclusive future for football in Victoria. This partnership will empower VAFA clubs to become hubs of opportunity, ensuring everyone has the chance to feel connected and valued within the sport.
About VAFA
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) was originally founded in 1892, with its rich history steeped in tradition, guided by an unwavering vision to grow all aspects of the VAFA to enable a competition that our community can continue to be passionate and proud of. The VAFA has and continues to be the main bastion of Amateur Football in Australia and within our competition all players play for the love of the game. In alignment with the values of respect, integrity, community and inclusion, the VAFA aspires to provide all stakeholders of the competition with an affordable, enjoyable and competitive game of Australian rules football in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, whilst making a meaningful contribution to the community and to the development of the game.
Sport4All Media inquiries:
Ankit Singh – Sport4All Marketing Manager
ankit.singh@sport4all.com.au
Sport4All Media inquiries:
Cameron Voss – VAFA Media Manager
Cameron@vafa.com.au
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