Women's Leadership Program

Northern NSW Football launched its Women's Leadership Program in 2023, aimed at empowering women involved in football to have a stronger, more positive influence on the sport. With the successful implementation of this program through 2023,2024 and 2025, we look forward to delivering this program in 2026.

The Women's Leadership Program will provide online and face-to-face learning and networking opportunities for established and aspiring female leaders within football.

Serena Carter, Northern NSW Football's Participation and Women's Football Officer, said: "We want to facilitate the appointment and representation of more women to decision-making roles across all levels of the game. Our Women's Leadership Program is a fantastic opportunity for women to gain valuable skills, connect with other women in the industry, and make a positive impact on the future of football."

The program will provide a professional development opportunity for women in football and aims to increase the visibility of women in influential roles.

This initiative is open to all women aged 18+ involved in football, including advanced coaches and referees, board members, club volunteers, football media, high performance players and paid employees.

2026

Women's Leadership Program:

The Women’s Leadership Program will support women to reach their leadership potential by enhancing their knowledge and providing support networks at critical points in their careers. It is open to females who have a strong or developing connection with football and are in, or aspiring to be in, a position to have positive influence on the future of the game or individuals within the game.

The objective of the program is to improve the capacity and representation of women at all levels of leadership and administration in Football in Northern NSW by providing them with the education and support to develop, and to keep pushing the boundaries of gender equity.

Who is the program for?

The Women's Leadership Program has been designed to increase the opportunities for women in football to engage in professional development. It has been designed to support women who are aged 18 years and older, and are involved in influential roles within football, such as board members, coaches, referees, volunteers, media persons, paid emplyees, and high performance players.

Cost

The scholarship will cover a significant portion of the program costs, with participants required to make a $250 contribution to be accepted into the program.

Accommodation assistance for regional attendees may be available upon request.

Duration

The program will take place across 6 weeks, with a mixed delivery mode, incorporating online webinars, in-person 2-day conference, and self-learning though electronic course materials.

Key events listed below are mandatory for program completion, and failure to attend may breach the conditions of the scholarship (extenuating circumstances considered), requiring full payment to be made.