Para Football

Para Football is a modified version of the game and is specific to athletes with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and symptoms resulting from stroke. This football format is coordinated under the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) rules with slight modifications.

Para Football Program

The Para Football Program caters to athletes living with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and/or symptoms of stroke. The program will include fortnightly training sessions at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility.

A key focus of this program is developing a pathway with Football Australia that aligns with the national teams, the ParaMatildas and ParaRoos.

2026 Program

• Start Date: Monday 9 January 2026 
• Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
• Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
• Registration opens early 2026

NNSWF Para Football Programs and Events

Para Football - CP Talent ID Come and Try Days

NNSWF hosted two Para Football - CP Talent ID come and try days at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility in April and May 2025 as well as one in Coffs Harbour in June. The days were an incredible opportunity for athletes with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and symptoms resulting from stroke to be identified for the NNSWF team competing at the National Para Football Championships. 

National Para Football Championships

This annual tournament is a Football Australia (FA) event which sees players representing their state to battle it out for the title. Each year this National tournament is hosted by a different Member Federation across Australia and sees elite CP Football action.