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

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

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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.

How Husqvarna Is Helping Stadiums Cut Costs Without Cutting Quality

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At a time when operational costs are rising across global sport, stadiums and football clubs are being forced to rethink one of their most overlooked expenses: turf maintenance.

From diesel consumption to labour hours, maintaining elite playing surfaces has traditionally been both resource-intensive and environmentally taxing. But new data emerging from venues like CBUS Super Stadium suggests a smarter, more sustainable model is already taking hold.

Leading that shift is Husqvarna, whose autonomous turf technology is quietly reshaping how professional venues manage their playing surfaces. Their product delivers measurable cost savings without compromising quality.

Cutting fuel consumption costs

At CBUS Super Stadium, the introduction of Husqvarna’s CEORA™ robotic mowing system has reduced diesel usage by approximately 20–30 litres per week. Over the course of a season, those savings compound into a significant reduction in both fuel spend and carbon emissions. This is particularly efficient for stadiums hosting regular fixtures and large-scale events.

CBUS Super Stadium General Manager Kristian Blundell said the robotic mower was a game-changer for the venue:

“This technology is not replacing staff but rather giving our grounds team the ability to do what they do best by helping to improve turf management processes, better manage fatigue and decrease our environmental footprint”

But the impact goes beyond fuel.

 

Time efficiency

By automating routine mowing, Husqvarna’s technology enables grounds teams to focus on higher-value maintenance tasks, from pitch recovery to detailed surface management. The result is not only greater operational efficiency but also improved turf consistency, which is an increasingly critical factor in elite football performance.

The benefits are being mirrored beyond stadium environments. At Oatlands Golf Club, Husqvarna’s autonomous mowing has delivered savings of up to 60 litres of fuel per week while freeing up staff for precision work. Quiet, round-the-clock operation also ensures surfaces are maintained without disrupting play—an advantage that translates directly to multi-use stadium settings.

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Importantly, Husqvarna’s lightweight robotic systems reduce the wear and tear typically caused by traditional heavy machinery. This not only protects the integrity of the playing surface but also reduces the need for costly repairs over time.

Football clubs navigating tight budgets at grassroots and semi-professional levels could benefit from such cost savings.

With rising energy prices, increasing sustainability expectations, and limited staffing resources, the ability to cut costs while improving performance is no longer optional. Solutions like Husqvarna’s CEORA™ are positioning clubs to operate more efficiently today, while preparing for a more environmentally accountable future.

As the sports industry continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: the next competitive edge may not just come from what happens on the pitch—but how it’s maintained.

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