Brisbane Roar and Value Dental Centres agree to three-year deal for local community

Brisbane Roar and Value Dental Centres

Brisbane Roar have confirmed that Value Dental Centres will be the club’s new Platinum Partner and back-of-shirt sponsor for the next three years.

The deal emphasises the Roar’s mission in putting community first, with Value Dental Centres committed to involving themselves by offering special services to the club.

Value Dental Centres is a company that was founded in 2016 and opened up their first centre in Brisbane City. The company’s HQ is also based near the Brisbane CBD making the partnership all the more congruent.

Value Dental Centres delivers major dental treatments such as dental implants, crowns and veneers, and wisdom teeth removal at significantly reduced prices.

Brisbane Roar Commercial Manager Charlie Mann expressed his happiness at securing this collaboration with Value Dental.

“We’re excited to welcome one of Australia’s most premium and innovative Dental practices to the Brisbane Roar family,” Mann said in a club press release

“Value Dental Centres is one of the most innovative and premium dental practices in the country, that are changing the landscape in dentistry and the health industry while keeping the cost of dental affordable for everyday Australians.”

The club has accepted this partnership in a bid to improve dental health education for their players and staff. There will be educational programs and awareness campaigns about the importance of regular dental check-ups, good oral hygiene practices, and preventive measures.

Kaz Patafta, Brisbane Roar Chairman & CEO, explained the Roar’s decision to partner with Value Dental.

“Dental health, though often overlooked, plays a pivotal role in our overall health and well-being. At Brisbane Roar, we believe that a healthy smile can bolster confidence, enhance performance, and lead to better interpersonal interactions both on and off the field,” Patafta added via media release.

“This partnership goes beyond the conventional sponsorship model, as it underscores our club’s commitment to the health of our players, staff, fans, and the wider community.”

Jonathon Munro, Value Dental Centres Founding Director, explained how the shared values of the two parties would contribute to their success.

“Value Dental Centres is predicated on the idea of challenging the traditional idea of what a dental practice should be.  From our first meeting with Kaz, Zac and Charlie, we were really excited with their vision for the club.  Similar to our vision, their enthusiasm and energy to challenge the status quo in order to take the club not only back to its former glory, but to take it well beyond that, is inspiring,” he added.

It became very clear to us how aligned we were not only in terms of vision, but in terms of values, and we’re really excited for this partnership and the opportunities to work together moving forward.”

This partnership is between two parties who share a lot of values, with the Roar in particular focusing hard on its commitment towards the local community, in which Value Dental’s services can help improve overall health.

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FQ Reinstates WinterFest 2026 at the Sunshine Coast

Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed WinterFest, the state’s premier junior football carnival, will return to the Sunshine Coast from 1 to 5 July 2026; this time at a new home in the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

Delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast, the five-day carnival will span USC and Sunshine Coast Wanderers FC, hosting Under 9 to Under 11 Boys and Under 11 Girls teams from every corner of the state.

WinterFest is not simply a competition. Within FQ’s development framework, the carnival serves a dual function, to expose elite junior players to FQ Technical staff, whilst providing emerging referees with live matchday experience under the guidance of senior officials.

“The carnival plays an important role in nurturing not only our most promising young players, who can showcase their abilities in front of FQ Technical staff who continue to monitor their ongoing development, but also our cohort of emerging referees from across Queensland,” said Ryan Fett, FQ General Manager- Football, Infrastructure & Club Development.

The shift to USC is deliberate. FQ has signalled an intention to elevate the event experience year-on-year, and a university campus venue, with its infrastructure and capacity, reflects that ambition more than a traditional football ground would.

Beyond the Pitch

The tournament’s footprint, however, extends well beyond the pitch. With thousands of visiting families descending on the region across five days, WinterFest functions as a significant economic activation for the Sunshine Coast during what is otherwise a quieter winter period.

“WinterFest brings enormous energy to the region, the USC and Buderim fields will be buzzing and the talent on show outstanding,” said Sunshine Coast Resilient Economy Portfolio Councillor Terry Landsberg.

The language- “Resilient Economy”- is worth noting. Landsberg’s portfolio title alone signals how local government now frames junior sport: not as community goodwill, but as economic infrastructure.

His reference to Brisbane 2032 made that explicit. “As we move closer to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, these experiences are invaluable for aspiring athletes and equally important for boosting local tourism and supporting our businesses during the winter period.”

Whether a regional Under 11 carnival genuinely feeds an Olympic pipeline is debatable. What isn’t is that the political incentive to frame it that way, with 2032 drawing every level of government into the orbit of sport, is very real.

Football NSW partners with Deploy for Association Championships

In an announcement released on Thursday this week, Football NSW revealed Deploy as the Naming Rights Partner of the Football NSW Association Championships.

New competition, new talents

The Association Championships, set to take place in July 2026 at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee, will replace the former Association Youth League.

Although the tournament has changed name, its purpose remains consistent: giving youth players the platform to showcase their talent on the football pitch.

In a display of unity and collective ambition, 18 Associations across New South Wales will enter representative teams, each one featuring gifted grassroots players looking to prove themselves against their peers.

“The Deploy FNSW Association Championships will provide a fantastic platform for our Associations to come together and celebrate the best of elite community football,” said Football NSW CEO, John Tsatsimas via official press release.

“This tournament is all about giving young players, coaches, and referees from every corner of the state a chance to shine and develop in a competitive, supportive environment.”

The partnership between Deploy and Football NSW, therefore, is not merely about a name alteration. It is a collaboration which presents future grassroots talents with a platform and opportunity to compete.

 

Built on shared values

No partnership can succeed without both parties sharing a common goal or set of values. In this case, the alliance between Football NSW and Deploy is built on a commitment to supporting grassroots football and supplying players with quality resources and experiences to showcase their talent.

“Deploy is proud to partner with Football NSW as the Naming Rights Partner of the Association Championships. Community sport plays a vital role in bringing people together and building future leaders, both on and off the field,” explained Chief Commercial Officer at Deploy, Kurt Johnson.

“As long-time partners with Football NSW, this aligns perfectly with our strategy of creating balls designed for each age and skill level of the game, ranging from junior training balls to professional match balls perfect for the competitive environment like the Association Championships.”

Furthermore, with hundreds of participants including players, referees, coaches and supporters due to attend the tournament, the partnership’s impact will extend right across the state of New South Wales.

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