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West Aussie named Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year
Fri, August 16, 2024 - 2:34 PMHedland Senior High School teacher Jessica Albers is the 2024 Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year. Albers was rewarded for her work in further developing the Hedland Football Leadership Program at Hedland Senior High School. “It’s absolutely humbling; I still can’t believe it,” Albers said after being presented with the award. The Hedland Football Leadership Program engages Indigenous male and female students in a variety of training and development programs. These students, whether
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Curtin University - Young AFL players health and wellbeing survey
Mon, August 12, 2024 - 11:20 AMField Ready Minds Project Curtin University are seeking participants to engage in the following surveys to better understand what young AFL players need for their health and wellbeing: Here is the survey link for students: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qMzX2cSZajDHYa Here is the survey link for parents: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TxVtIJ3r8eWLhc The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. By completing the survey, you go in the draw to win a signed Fremantle Dockers AFL guernsey and 2 AFL tickets (2025 season). What is
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Country Football WA take Tackle Your Feelings on the road across regional WA
Fri, August 2, 2024 - 11:52 AMThrough Country Football WA’s partnership with Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) and Healthway, a key strategy is to engage country football clubs in free mental health training across regional WA. The TYF program is delivered by a program psychologist and aims to help participants gain the tools to understand, recognise and respond to signs of mental ill-health. The program is based on the education delivered to the AFL industry is led by high profile player and
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WA Country Struggles Against SA
Fri, August 2, 2024 - 9:48 AMWA Country failed to capitalise on a strong start in a 43 point defeat against SA Country at the Adelaide Oval last weekend. The West Australians showed great intent in the first term, grabbing a five point quarter time lead courtesy of two goals from Tom Lee. But in a dramatic momentum change, WA Country conceded six goals to one in the second quarter as the home side established a 25 point break. Geelong premiership
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Wheatbelt Celebrates 19th year of Auskick Carnival
Thu, July 25, 2024 - 9:31 PMThe Corrigin Neu-tech Cup brought together nearly 250 young football participants to the heart of the wheatbelt for an unforgettable Auskick carnival. Celebrating its 19th year, this event is one of the premier Auskick carnivals in the state, featuring 10 towns across regional football zones. Participants aged five to 11 made up 18 teams from Corrigin, Hyden/Kalgarin, Quairading, Verley, Brookton, Bruce Rock, Kulin/Kondinin, Narmbeen, Lake Grace and Pingelly to play a host of round-robin matches
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New Holland Country Football Men’s State Team Prepares for Annual Showdown
Wed, July 24, 2024 - 8:37 AMCountry Football WA have selected a 23-man team to play SA Country in the annual State Country match. This year's match, set to take place on Sunday in Adelaide, will serve as a curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated Adelaide vs. Hawthorn AFL game at the iconic Adelaide Oval. WA Football Commission Country Football Manager, Kane Benson said the team is looking forward to playing on Adelaide Oval. “We can’t wait to play on Adelaide Oval
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Koorda Football Club Celebrates NAIDOC Game with Indigenous Jumper
Tue, July 16, 2024 - 1:53 PMThe Koorda Football Club, part of the Central Wheatbelt Football League, recently celebrated their NAIDOC Game in style, courtesy of a jumper subsidy from the West Australian Football Commission (WAFC). This subsidy funded the creation of indigenous jumpers that have captivated the players and the local community. Designed collaboratively by Nathan Patterson and Shane Cumming, the jumpers feature elements from the local culture and landscape. The centerpiece is Mollerin Rock, located just north of Koorda,
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South West Triumph at Country Champs
Tue, July 16, 2024 - 8:43 AMThis year’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships was not just a celebration of country football but a celebration of a 50-year partnership between Country Football WA and Nutrien Ag Solutions. The four-day Carnival attracted hundreds of footballers from around the state, featuring colts and league players. South West Football League turned the tables on last year’s Men’s Division 1 result with an 11-point win over Avon Football Association. While Peel was able to hold
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Women and Girls Community Football Charter to Hit Country Clubs
Mon, July 8, 2024 - 11:41 AMCountry Clubs are being encouraged to join the Women and Girls Community Football Charter with the aim to create welcoming, safe and inclusive environments for women and girls. Cottesloe Junior Football Club is the first WA club to join the Women and Girls Community Football Charter. By becoming a signatory, Cottesloe JFC is working to ensure their community football environments are welcoming, safe and inclusive for women and girls which is guided by the Charter’s
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NAIDOC Ball Celebrates Creativity and Road Safety with Tahnesha's Winning Design
Wed, July 3, 2024 - 12:52 PMThe third annual NAIDOC Ball competition, a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, recently took place, highlighting not only cultural pride but also a significant road safety initiative. This year's event saw Tahnesha Hayden crowned as the winner of the design competition, in partnership with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) to promote the Belt Up road safety campaign. The competition offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists the chance
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