Football West team up with Veo to benefit clubs

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Football West has announced an exciting new partnership with Veo Technologies – the ultimate camera for team sports.

The partnership reflects Football West’s commitment for innovation and with Veo on board, West Australian football clubs will benefit immensely.

Veo’s camera technology will make recording matches easier for WA-based clubs, with the new partnership offering an attractive discount to Football West affiliated teams, by allowing the recording of their games and training sessions more affordable.

Veo will now be the Official Autonomous Camera Provider for Football West and they will be able to supply clubs with a portable camera that can be used for matches and training sessions.

The portable camera is equipped with two 4K lenses and 180 degrees of capturing range, meaning the Veo camera will capture football at any location and is easily transferable from place to place.

Veo’s impact on the footballing world continues to grow and amass numerous users, and this partnership will allow Football West’s clubs to get ahead of the competition.

Football West’s Chief Football Officer Jamie Harnwell acknowledged the advantages that Veo’s technology will offer to West Australian clubs.

“Veo are a great resource for the game, and I am excited to see this partnership help Football West clubs and the wider football community,” he said.

“With the game continually evolving, Veo provides an opportunity for clubs to increase the analytical side of the game to improve training and match play.”

Veo ANZ Market Manager Tom Pettigrew was delighted to have joined forces with Football West going forward.

“We are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with Football West and provide a great resource to Football West clubs and the Western Australian football community,” he said.

“The development of football in Western Australia has been exciting to watch from a far and we are excited for the Veo cameras to play a role in enhancing this.

“Veo sports cameras provide a great option for all clubs, coaches and participants who want to enhance their football experience and get the best out of each session.”

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Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

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Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

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This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold up a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in the football landscape.

‘For all, for life’

In collaboration with Football NSW, Canterbury Football Association and community club, Balmain & District Football Club, the day reflected the very best of what football provides.

The event brought in participants of all ages – from 4-74 years-old – and reached a total of 400 people. Girls-only programs, all-abilities sessions and over-age football ensured all were catered for.

Such a diverse range of participants builds on a wider drive during FIFA World Football Week, which seeks to promote the sport not just as the dazzling lights of 100,000-seater stadiums, but as a way to foster community spirit and social development.

Furthermore, FA support through its Club Changer program was a welcome addition to the action, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to nurture a real love for the game across communities in Australia.

“Through Club Changer we support our clubs to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable environment where everyone is welcome; whether that be as a player, volunteer, referee or supporter,” explained National Program Manager Club Development at FA, Grace Lambourne.

“Everyone should feel they belong and are welcome to play, stay, and love the game.”

 

A welcome celebration

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup will no doubt inspire millions of future Socceroos and Matildas, events like the AFC Grassroots Football Day represent something beyond just inspiration.

It is a platform. An opportunity to express a love for football and to connect with others while doing so.

And connections between the professional and grassroots game is more important than ever if Australia is to nurture the next generation of talent.

This is particularly clear in the rise of women’s football across the nation. Since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, female participation rose by 32%, and registrations for the MiniTillies Program skyrocketed from 264 in 2023, to 1223 in 2024.

The professionals spark passion. But communities turn that passion into playing time.

That is why celebrating grassroots football – and the volunteers and families who sustain it – is a vital part of Australia’s football future. Together, FA and the AFC are creating strong foundations built on positivity, engagement, and inclusivity for all with a love for the beautiful game.

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