Weekly update: Latest NPL partnership announcements

Read here for this week’s updated list of the recently announced NPL partnerships across all regions in Australia.

NPL VIC

Dandenong Thunder 

Royal Stacks – Melbourne’s top beef burger restaurant, with multiple locations across the city. It is known for using premium ingredients to create bold flavours in every bite.

 

NPL NSW

UNSW FC

Pitch Ready – With over 30 years of experience in professional sport, Pitch Ready will help UNSW players to physically prepare and recover, ensuring they can play at the highest level.

Blacktown City

SETS AV – An events production company offering a unique set of services including audio visual production, streaming, installations and more for corporate events, charities and the community.

NPL SA

West Adelaide SC

Marcellina – Adelaide’s oldest pizzeria, Marcellina is a true culinary institution in the local area. Since 1967, it has offered delicious Italian cuisine to customers.

Playford Patriots FC

Enhanced Plumbing and Gas – A plumbing and gas services company that provides installation, maintenance, and repair solutions for residential and commercial customers across South Australia.

NPL QLD

Wynnum Wolves

Poolwerx Wynnum-Manly – Australia’s leading pool service brand, providing residential and commercial services, as well as pool products and DIY advice.

Olympic FC

Wellers Hill State School – Built on the motto ‘strive to succeed’, the school is committed to helping students reach their full potential both personally and academically.

Dermatology Clinics – A Queensland medical practice providing specialist dermatology services including skin cancer checks, diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

NPL WA

Dianella White Eagles

Vert Capital – A corporate advisory and investment firm based in Perth which helps clients through financial advice, capital raising support and strategic investment solutions.

Yugo Metals Ltd – An ASX-listed mineral exploration company committed to advancing exploration projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

ENC Group – For over 40 years, ENC Group has provided services in project and contract management, engineering design, procurement, renewable energy and much more.

AiGentic Group – An Australian-based media and tech company revealing ASX news and talking points through two brands: Discovery Alert and StockWire X.

NEM Electrical – A trusted electrical services provider in Perth, helping clients across residential, commercial and construction projects.

Annex Risk Advisory – Trade insurance specialists providing tailored advice to local businesses. They value knowledge, experience, integrity and dedication to their client’s needs.

Western Knights 

Federal Hotel – A charming hotel in Fremantle city, providing accomodation in addition to entertainment, function spaces and high quality culinary creations.

South Beach Hotel – Open 7 days a week, South Beach Hotel helps customers unwind in a seaside environment with a welcoming atmosphere.

8 Knots Tavern – Located along the Swan River in Freo, the 8 Knots Tavern is the perfect place to relax in a peaceful setting with great food and drinks on offer.

Bicton Tavern – Bicton’s go-to place for a friendly and local feeling, accompanied by refreshing drinks and the chance to watch live sport.

CrozAsia – One of Australia’s leading fresh produce exporting companies. Established in 1980, CrozAsia offer exceptional customer service and trade expertise.

Olympic Kingsway SC 

Civil Safety RTO – One of Australia’s best safety and training providers, offering clients the chance to complete training courses, qualifications, high-risk tickets and more.

Armadale SC

Complete Approvals WA – A Western Australia consultancy that assists builders and property owners with building approvals, permits, and compliance documentation for residential and commercial developments.

Stirling Macedonia

iTechworld – An Australian company that makes lithium batteries, solar products, and portable power systems for camping, caravans, and off-grid energy use.

 

NPL Northern NSW

Kahibah FC

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital (U18 sponsor) – A 187-bed acute medical and advanced surgical facility committed to providing world class care and treatment to its patients.

NPL TAS

South Hobart FC

ABC Healthcare Services – A Tasmanian-owned cleaning and hygiene company based in Moonah that provides commercial and residential cleaning services across the region.

NPL Northern Territory

Casuarina FC

NT EX Solutions – Specialising in electrical and hazardous area services in the Northern Territory, NT EX Solutions provide high quality service in repairs, maintenance and installation.

Fannie Bay Cool Spot – A popular cafe-restaurant located in Darwin, servicing breakfast, lunch and dinner 7-days a week since 1998.

Tropic Cleaning Services – A locally-owned business in NT which offers commercial and industrial cleaning across Darwin and Greater Darwin.

Saunders Conveyancing NT – Led by Beth Saunders, the team at Saunders Conveyancing provides professional and personalised services for property purchases, sales and more.

ATF Services – A leader in temporary fencing, crowd control barriers and other safety solutions for construction sites, events and projects across Australia.

CTM Refrigeration – A mechanical services company specialising in the design, installation, servicing, and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems across the Northern Territory.

Azzurri United

Elite Physio – Located in Darwin’s CBD, Elite Physio are leaders in diagnosing and treating sports injuries, work injuries and post-op rehab.

All Hours Group – A quality plumbing and irrigation services privider located in Darwin with over 40 years of history and experience.

KF Group – A locally owned and operated construction company specialising in all multi-trade solutions.

Politis Roofing – Trusted roofing experts in Darwin, the team at Politis have been serving the region for over 30 years with quality roofing and cladding solutions.

Precision Group NT – A construction and maintenance company providing building works, decontamination and remediation, and grounds maintenance services to government, commercial, and residential clients across the Northern Territory.

Diamond Barbers NT – A Northern Territory barbershop offering professional men’s haircuts, beard trims, and grooming services in a modern, customer-focused environment.

Garuda FC

The Big Mower – Outdoor power equipment retailer which sells, services, and repairs products such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, and more for residential and commercial use.

HB Blocks & Pavers – A Darwin-based manufacturer and supplier of concrete blocks, pavers, and construction materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial building projects across the Northern Territory.

Dukes Cafe & Eatery – A Darwin café and community hub that services a range of food and drink options, as well as promoting local produce, cultural events, and employment opportunities.

GCPNT Plumbing Services – A Northern Territory plumbing company that provides installation, maintenance, and repair services for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Soul Origin – An Australian café franchise chain that specialises in fresh salads, sandwiches, and barista-made coffee through a network of franchised stores nationwide.

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Project ACL: The initiative leading the way on injury research

Launched in 2024, the research project recently welcomed two US-based organisations: the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

 

About Project ACL

Led by FIFPRO, PFA England, Nike and Leeds Beckett University, Project ACL aims to research ACL injuries and understand more about multifactorial risk factors.

After piloting in England’s Women’s Super League (WSL), Project ACL will expand to the NWSL in the US, reflecting the global importance of the project’s research and outcome.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the NWSLPA and NWSL to Project ACL,” said Director of Women’s Football at FIFPRO, Dr. Alex Culvin, via official press release.

“Overall, we believe that player-centricity and collaboration with key stakeholders are central to establishing meaningful change in the soccer ecosystem and that players, competition organisers and stakeholdersaround the world will benefit from Project ACL’s outputs and outcomes.”

Interviews with over 30 players and team surveys across all 12 WSL clubs provided the project’s research team with valuable information about current prevention strategies and available resources.

Furthermore, the project tracks player workload and busy schedule periods during the season through the FIFPRO Player Workload Monitoring tool, therefore gaining insights into the link between scheduling and injury risks.

 

Looking to the data

Project ACL’s partnerships with the WSL – and now the NWSL – are immensely valuable for the future of player welfare in women’s football.

Although ACL injuries affect both male and female athletes, they are twice as likely to occur in women than men. However, according to the NWSL, as little as 8% of sports science research focuses on female athletes.

In Australia, several CommBank Matildas suffered ACL injuries in recent years: Sam Kerr was sidelined from January 2024 to September 2025, Ellie Carpenter for 8 months after suffering the injury while playing for Olympique Lyonnais, and Holly McNamara came back from three ACL’s aged 15, 18 and 20.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg. The 2025/26 ALW season saw several ACL incidents, including four in just two weeks.

 

Research, prevent, protect

Injury prevention and research are vital to sport – whether professional or amateur.

But when the numbers are so shocking – and incidents are so common – governing bodies must remember that player welfare comes above all else. Research can inform prevention strategies. Prevention means players can enjoy the game they love.

The work of Project ACL, continuing until 2027, will hopefully protect countless players across women’s football from suffering long-term or recurring injuries.

South Canberra FC Breaks the Mold: Equity-Driven Model Earns ‘Club Changer’ Honour

South Canberra Football Club has been named Club Changer of the Month for April, in a recognition that reflects a broader shift across Australian football toward rewarding clubs that are actively dismantling the structural barriers limiting women’s access to the game.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup has just delivered record crowds and unprecedented visibility for women’s football in Australia, and the Club Changer program is now asking what comes next. Its decision to name South Canberra Football Club as Club Changer of the Month for April signals a clear shift in how the program defines contribution: away from participation numbers alone, and toward the equity frameworks that determine whether women stay in the game once they arrive.

South Canberra FC built that framework from the ground up. Established in 2021, the club set out to give women and female-identifying players a safe, inclusive environment to play football at any level. It runs entirely on volunteers, operates as a not-for-profit, and is governed by an all-female committee with 13 of its 14 coaches identifying as female.

 

Building the infrastructure of inclusion

In 2026, the club secured grant funding and put it to work immediately. Two coaches are completing their C Licence qualification, and ten coaches, players and community members have undertaken the Foundations of Football course, which directly tackles the cost and accessibility barriers that exclude women out of coaching pathways.

The club also commissioned a female-specific strength and conditioning program with sports physiotherapists ahead of the 2026 season, targeting injury prevention and explicitly supporting players returning after childbirth.

SCFC’s leadership team draws from LGBTIQ+ individuals, First Nations people and veterans, strengthening the club’s connection to the communities it was built to represent.

The Club Changer program is backing clubs that do this work- clubs that treat equity as infrastructure rather than aspiration. At a moment when Australian football is under pressure to turn its biggest-ever surge of women’s interest into something lasting, SCFC’s model offers a clear answer to the question of how.

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