Women & Girls Community Football Charter

The Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a commitment from Community Football Leagues, Clubs & Umpire Groups to work towards making Community Football environments welcoming, safe and inclusive for Women & Girls. This charter sets out the expectation that associations will champion women and girls guided by four principles; opportunity, visibility, access and, investment.

OEFN have committed and are in the process of becoming a signatory.

Steps to becoming a chartered club:

1. Sign the online EOI – https://afl-forms.formstack.com/forms/wagap

2. A representative from AFL VIC will reach out to complete a quick wins checklist and action plan

a. For assistance the Women and Girls team are holding both in person and online workshops to aid clubs fill out their actions plans. Register here: Community Football Charter Support Workshop (office.com)

3. Once the AFL received your completed checklist and action plan, you will then be recognised as a signatory.

Things you will receive by becoming a signatory:

· Correspondence on women and girls’ initiatives, grants, and opportunities.

· Favourable consideration when assessing applications for AFL based funding relating to women and girls.

· Recognition via the AFL Play website with an opportunity for your League, Club or Umpire Group to be showcased.

· A Women and Girls Community Football Charter poster to be displayed in your club acknowledging your commitment.

· A suite of digital assets that can be used on your website, socials, and advertising.

For more information, please visit the Women and Girls Charter page – https://play.afl/clubhelp/women-girls/community-football-charter