NORTHERN NSW FOOTBALL WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION

Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—Northern NSW Football is kicking goals by encouraging women and girls to get involved in the sport, and 2021 is shaping up to be its biggest season yet. A lot of this growth was set to be driven by female participation after the challenges posed by COVID-19, but the organisation has seen even their most optimistic expectations exceeded, with a higher percentage of female players taking to the field than ever before. This comes on the heels of Kick-On for Women, a program aimed to help women get out and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. I would like to acknowledge the leadership of NUNS Football CEO David Eland, who has led the code to greater and greater heights in the region. I would also like to give a special shout out to Kick-On for Women Project Officer Michelle Forbes and to Female Participation and Inclusion Officer Annelise Rosnell. Their work has done so much to bring local women into the fun and friendship offered by the beautiful game. I wish NNSW Football all the best for this season.

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