Football Queensland continues partnership with Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers

FQ

Football Queensland (FQ) have announced that Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers will remain the Official Insurance Partner of the organisation.

The renewed partnership ensures that Gow-Gates will continue to provide the Sports Insurance Program whilst also offering additional services to FQ members.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with leading insurance firm Gow-Gates, who have invested in our game over many years,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said to Football Queensland.

“The Sports Insurance Program is a first-class program that provides our football community with a range of cover under various policies, whilst maintaining the affordability of registration.

“To make the process even easier for our Queensland participants, Gow-Gates has launched an updated football specific web portal that includes FAQs on the insurance program as well as the process for making claims.”

Founding Director Anthony Gow-Gates acknowledged the mutual benefit that the partnership has provided for both parties.

“Gow-Gates has a long history of partnering with Football Queensland, and we’re looking forward to continuing to provide support services to the Queensland football community through the Sports Insurance Program,” Gow-Gates told Football Queensland.

“We’re also pleased to provide participants across the state with access to a range of additional services through our continued partnership with Football Queensland.”

In addition to the Sports Insurance Program, the partnership provides FQ members with access to Gow-Gates’ full suite of insurance broking services, including business and organisations, workers compensation and personal insurances.

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Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week with statewide events, awards and coaching programs

Brighton women's football motion

Football Queensland will mark the 2026 Female Football Week with a program of statewide events, competitions and professional development opportunities running from May 8-17, as the governing body continues to push for broader access and representation across all levels of the women’s game in Queensland.

The nationwide initiative, now a fixture on the Australian football calendar, provides a concentrated period of visibility for female participation across playing, coaching, officiating and administration: areas where structural underrepresentation has historically limited both the growth of the game and the opportunities available to women and girls within it.

“Female Football Week provides us with a valuable opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women and girls across our game while continuing to increase the accessibility of football in Queensland,” said Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci. “We encourage our clubs to host their own Female Football Week events and activations for female participants.”

 

Elite Competition Meets Community Access

The centrepiece of Football Queensland’s program is the return of the NPL Women’s Magic Round to Nudgee Recreation Reserve on May 8 and 9, featuring five NPL Women’s Round 13 clashes alongside a Girls United Junior Carnival and family-friendly activations. Each Magic Round game will feature an all-female refereeing panel, a deliberate and visible commitment to developing the next generation of female match officials at a moment when referee shortages are among the most pressing structural challenges facing the game nationally.

A Women in Football networking event will be held on the opening night of Magic Round, bringing together coaches, match officials and administrators. The inclusion of that event alongside elite competition is significant because it positions professional development and community building not as supplementary activities but as core components of what Female Football Week is for.

The Central Coast region will host its own Magic Round on May 16, featuring a Youth Girls game and three FQPL Central Coast Women’s matches, while a Darling Downs Junior Girls Day will take place at Captain Cook Park on the same day, extending the reach of the week’s programming beyond the southeast corner of the state into regional Queensland.

 

Coaching access as a structural priority

Football Queensland will deliver a series of female-only coaching courses around Female Football Week, with clubs also able to express interest in hosting their own. The initiative addresses one of the most persistent barriers to female representation in football administration- its coaching pipeline.

Female coaches remain significantly underrepresented at all levels of the game in Australia, and the barriers to accreditation, including cost, availability and the cultural environment of mixed coaching courses, compound one another in ways that individual ambition alone cannot overcome. Female-only courses create environments where women can develop without those barriers, and their delivery during Female Football Week signals that the commitment extends beyond celebration into structural change.

The Girls United Carnivals, running in both Metro and Far North and Gulf regions alongside the Q-League Schools program at Meakin Park, extend that access to players at the earliest stages of their football journey.

Weekly update: Latest NPL partnership announcements

Read here for the latest news and updates on NPL partnerships across each state in Australia.

NPL VIC

Preston Lions

Titan Pre-Mix Concrete – Providers of premium concrete solutions and exceptional service for residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Masalkovski Group – A family-owned business specialising in recycling, excavation and landfill services. Since 1974, the team has provided resource recovery and earthmoving.

Allcar Towing Group – A high quality and professional towing service, with a team of dedicated drivers and support staff committed to helping customers involved in accidents.

Chemist Warehouse – Australia’s largest discount pharmacy, committed to providing customers with affordable and accessible healthcare products.

The Butchers Daughter – Family-owned for over 40 years and renowned for supplying high-quality products including kebapi, gyros,cured meats and gourmet sausages.

T.S. Auto Electrics – For over 30 years, TS Auto has provided clients with repairs and an extensive range of services including EFI and CRD engine & Transmission Control Systems, Alternators, Starters and more.

La Monte Tiles – Family-operated with over 100 years of combined experience, La Monte Tiles specialise in premium Italian porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tiles.

Allied Print Australia – A leading print management company, offering an extensive variety of services including design, printing, banners, brochures and promotional products.

KBG Building and Construction – Striving to create sustainable projects across residential, commercial and industrial sites, KBG combine affordability and innovation to ensure their works are made for the long-term.

Heidelberg United 

Alpha Seafoods – Reliable and high quality food service solutions in Victoria since 1991. The team now supplies over 1,500 products to more than 200 customers across Victoria.

Dandenong Thunder

Cameron – Leaders in Melbourne’s South-East commercial and industrial property deals. The team has provided excellent customer service and guidance, backed by over 45 years of experience.

CNC Pro – Melbourne-based carpenters and cabinet specialists, offering services across design and installation for commercial and domestic clients.

NPL NSW

Wollongong Wolves

Buonissimo Cucina – Founded in 2016, Buonissimo has grown from a bakery supplying premium products to supermarkets across Australia and New Zealand, to producing over 100 products including frozen items.

MCR (Multi Civil & Rail) – A leader in rail services, MCR is the largest provider of rail safe working staff in Australia with over 450 clients. They lead the way in the industry for innovation, safety and efficiency.

SD Raiders

Crown Electrical Solutions – Offering an extensive range of services for home automation solutions, Crown Electrical Solutions can help clients achieve their project goals with innovative and dependable technology.

NPL Northern NSW

Cooks Hill United

Aspira Business and Financial Services – Aspira prides itself on building genuine relationhips with clients to ensure long-term and sustainable success for their financial goals. Based in Newcastle and Maitland, they are a business ally for many locals.

The George Darby Hotel – A popular hotel and restaurant setting in Newcastle, the George Darby Hotel offers excellent food options and entertainment nights throughout the week.

Harcourts – Operating since 1888, Harcourts offers a full range of services in the real estate industry, both locally and internationally in the USA, China, Canada and more.

Manning Valley – Since 1989, Manning Valley have only produced free range, quality eggs grown on Australian farms. The team is led by a ‘flock first’ policy and dedication to nurturing the natural environment of the farm.

NPL QLD

Wynnum Wolves

Trace Project Management – Experts in high-quality projects, as well as end-to-end management and advisory services for clients. All projects are delivered with care, precision and professionalism.

Olympic FC

Symferon Wealth – Brisbane-based financial advisory firm with deeply connected roots to Olympic FC and the local area. The team at Symferon are committed to acting always in the best interests of their clients to support financial wellbeing.

NPL WA

Armadale SC 

Aview Windows & Doors – From consultation to installation, Aview deliver premium service across windows and doors. The team is renowned for providing durable and reliable products.

Spinifex Sheds – A local independent shed dealer in Perth since 2010, Spinifex build sheds designed to endure harsh Australian conditions through premium materials and expertise.

Olympic Kingsway

PPC Supplies – An experienced team supplying plasterboard, insulation and building materials. PPC works across Western Australia and South Australia.

Western Knights

Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers – For over 45 years, PPIL have provided clients with exceptional and transparent service when handling claims. They offer services across vehcile accidents, public liability, workers compensation and more.

Optimus Fleet – Delivering top quality steel fabrication, poly pipe solutions and workforce services for mining, construction and infrastructure projects. Their global partenrships and reputation are built on affordability, innovation and dependable solutions.

Perth Redstar 

Credentia Construction – With more than 60 years of combined experience, Credentia are committed to delivering quality construction projects backed by integrity, trust and an innovative spirit.

Stirling Macedonia

Stirling Central Shopping Centre – A go-to location in Stirling for family and friends to relax, shop and find a huge range of entertainment services.

NPL NT

Casuarina FC

AJ Couriers & Haulage – Providing reliable courier, freight and logistics services, AJ Couriers & Haulage operate with an extensive fleet across the Northern Territory.

 

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