Member Federations & FFA Workshop (All Day Event)

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20-10-2014 22:00

FFA Executives hosted Member Federations CEO’s in a momentous workshop in Sydney. This was the first time that the two groups had come together to discuss the long-term future of Australian Football.

The workshop focused on every element of Australian football, with a number of productive conversations, including;

  • Player Development : The future of player development in Australia and the proposed role of Member Federations
  • The future of participation : How does Australian Football respond to socio-economic and cultural trends?
  • Facilities : How do we best deliver the facilities that are member require and the wider football community deserves.
  • Governance : What is the most effective governance structure for football in Australia?

FFA CEO, David Gallop, commented that “This was an important day for Australian Football, key stakeholders came together to discuss the key issues we face as a sport, the unity of purpose shown today will help lead us towards making football the most popular sport in Australia"

Capital Football CEO Heather Reid also endorsed the consultation process.

“We all appreciate the vast extent of opportunities that football provides to an increasingly diverse range of participants,” said Reid

“Whilst there may not be a 'one size fits all' mechanism for delivering national programs as well as our core business at local level, it's clear that all Member Federations and the FFA agree that our 'unity of purpose' is a key strength in driving our sport to greater prosperity over the next few decades." 

“I look forward to continuing to work all stakeholders in drafting the Whole of Football Plan for the whole of the football family."

Football Federation South Australia CEO Michael Cater echoed Heather Reid’s sentiments. 

"Grass roots to the elite has witnessed and been part of some fantastic initiatives in recent years - non better than the Westfield FFA Cup,” said Carter.

“What was clear to me as a result of the strategy session was that there are far more positives than negatives for Football in Australia and importantly we are all heading in the same direction. Having the opportunity to sit around the table with leaders of Football and consider what the sport will look like in 20 years’ time was exciting. This is the sport of opportunity."