Matildas Cap Number 233
NNSWF – Northern Inland product
The Women’s Football Framework provides a strategic roadmap to grow and sustain women’s football in the Northern Inland region. It was developed from regional workshop insights and surveys and addresses opportunities to expand participation, strengthen competitions, increase visibility and build leadership pathways.
Expand opportunities for girls and women at all levels, removing barriers and supporting player pathways from grassroots to elite.
Enhance local and regional competitions to provide consistent, high-quality playing experiences that retain and develop talent.
Raise the profile of women’s football through targeted campaigns, media and celebrating role models.
Develop female coaches, referees, administrators and leaders to ensure a strong, inclusive football ecosystem.
A coordinated approach that grows the game, empowers participants and positions the Northern Inland region as a vibrant hub for women’s football.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN & GIRLS’ FOOTBALL IN NORTHERN INLAND
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN & GIRLS’ FOOTBALL IN NORTHERN
Emerging Matildas
Championships match official
NNSWF – Northern
Inland product
YEAR ONE (Foundation)
n Pilot female “Come & Try” programs such as MiniTillies and Kick-On for Women in two hubs
n Partner and/or link with local school programs and gala days
n Deliver two development workshops such as injury prevention, goalkeeping
Increase opportunities and remove barriers for women and girls to engage in football at all levels.
TARGETS (Three years)
n More than 25 per cent female players across all age groups
n At least three new female-only programs
n Annual development workshops in each hub
YEAR TWO (Growth)
n Expand to three to four female-only programs (social competitions, school holiday clinics, MiniTillies)
n Establish annual female community day in each hub
YEAR THREE (Sustain)
n Reach 25 per cent growth in female participation
n Embed female-only programs as permanent offerings in all hubs
Build consistent, inclusive and sustainable competition structures. TARGETS (Three years)
n Female-only junior competitions (under-6s to under-16s) in at least three hubs
n Finals and structured make-up dates in all competitions
n Competitions structure that enables sustainability and growth
n Review senior competitions and timing, deliver a Division A and B competitions in Tamworth and Armidale, including Division A crossover games
n Pilot one extra femaleonly junior competition or program in each area
n Implement standardised competition naming and structures across Northern Inland
Oxley Vale Attunga representing Northern Inland in NNSWF Regional Super League
n Refine and formalise the senior women’s competition structure based on year one outcomes, potential expansion of cross-zone competition
n Expand junior female competition by one or two locations
n Introduce standard finals format across all areas
n Embed a sustainable, long-term senior women’s competition model across the region
n Support continued growth and competitive balance through targeted competition enhancements and pathway alignment
n A scalable model that supports future growth in women and girls’ participation region wide
Emerging Matildas
Championships NNSWF
representative player
NNSWF – Northern
Inland product
Increase the profile, representation and visibility of women and girls in football. TARGETS (Three years)
n 50 per cent of NNSWF – Northern Inland produed content feature women/girls
n Annual “Celebrate Success” campaign
n More than 30 per cent NNSWF – Northern Inland social media engagement
n Launch “Celebrate Success” campaign recognising women and girls players, coaches, referees and volunteers
n Publish eight femalefocused feature stories in local and social media through NNSWF –Northern Inland
n Deliver club media training toolkit to boost female representation online
n Host two regional female football carnivals with media coverage
n Double female media coverage to more than 20 stories per year
n Run collaborative social media campaigns with clubs
YEAR THREE (Sustain)
n 50 per cent of all football coverage via NNSWF – Northern Inland is female focused
n Annual regional recognition awards night for women’s football
n Achieve more than 30 per cent engagement growth on NNSWF –
Northern Inland social platforms
Build capacity, equity and sustainability in female leadership, coaching, refereeing and volunteering. TARGETS (Three years)
n More than 25 per cent female workforce (coaches, referees, administrators)
n Equal referee pay across all comparable competitions
n Women’s leadership events or programs each year
n Mentoring and recruitment pathways for female leaders
ONE (Foundation)
n Implement equal referee payment policy across competitions
n Recruit eight new female coaches and four female referees through targeted campaigns
n Launch female leadership mentoring framework (linking emerging leaders with senor mentors)
YEAR TWO (Growth)
n Host two female leadership and workforce workshops
n Recruit additional 10 female leaders (coaches, referees, administrators)
n Provide subsidies for female coach/referee accreditation
YEAR THREE (Sustain)
n Achieve 25 per cent growth in female workforce across all roles
n Mentoring program embedded and scaled
n Establish longterm recruitment and retention strategy (scholarships, recognition awards, flexible opportunities)
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN & GIRLS’ FOOTBALL IN NORTHERN INLAND