Football Queensland releases First Aid Guide for clubs

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First Aid Guide

In partnership with First Aid Accident and Emergency, Football Queensland has released its First Aid Guide to lend a hand for the clubs across the state to provide secure conditions from the participants to the spectators.

The First Aid Guide includes all the relevant details for match day requirements, with an automated defibrillator packages and also management plans for incidents.

It cannot be stressed enough that clubs are urged to have a First Aid Officer whose responsible in delivering first aid at competitions and training.

The First Aid Officers are also in charge of having a fully stocked and serviced first aid kit/s, stretchers, ice for injuries and maintained AED/defibrillators ready to be used.

First Aid Officers are a key component of training sessions and wherever their teams play at, with plans in place. Should an incident occur, processes and procedures assist with members and patrons having a safe place to attend.

“We’re delighted to launch our First Aid Guide today to provide clubs with an additional level of support ahead of the 2023 season, including recommendations on first aid personnel, equipment, processes and procedures to keep members of our game safe,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said in a statement.

“It has been fantastic to draw on the expertise of First Aid Accident & Emergency to develop this tailored guide for clubs across the state, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to help our clubs deliver safer environments for all participants.”

First Aid Accident and Emergency Director, Scott Whimpey, added via press release:

“As Football Queensland’s official First Aid & Defibrillator partner, we’re delighted to have supported FQ in the development and launch of the First Aid Guide for Queensland clubs at every level of the game.”

“There are simple measures that can make a big difference when it comes to managing a potentially harmful or life-threatening situation, and we’re hopeful that the First Aid Guide will provide clubs with the knowledge to put these measures in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the game.”

To see the full version of Football Queensland Club Support First Aid Guide, click here.

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Football Victoria marks World Autism Understanding Month with Expanded Inclusion Program

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Football Victoria has marked World Autism Understanding Month with a series of practical inclusion initiatives delivered in partnership with Aspect, reinforcing the governing body’s commitment to making football accessible for autistic participants across all levels of the game.

The partnership, now in its second year, has moved beyond awareness into structural change. Environmental assessments have been completed across multiple programs and match days, including at Collingwood City FC and the All-Abilities League match day at Northcote City FC. Each assessment identifies accessibility barriers and provides concrete inclusion principles integrated into the physical and operational realities of football environments.

Ahead of the 2025 Football For All Gala Day, Aspect conducted an environmental assessment of The Home of the Matildas, informing the development of a Visual Story designed to help participants with autism understand the venue and event before arriving. The same approach has been applied to FV’s GO Camps program, giving participants and families the information they need to engage with confidence.

Aspect has also delivered multiple education sessions for coaches throughout the partnership, with a dedicated session for referees held on April 20, the first of its kind, extending autism understanding across match officials and into all parts of the game day experience.

Football Victoria has also joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative, with training and education to be rolled out across the organisation in the coming months, strengthening its capacity to recognise and support participants with non-visible disabilities.

The initiatives reflect a recognition that access to sport is not guaranteed by an open registration form. For many participants with autism and their families, the barriers are environmental, informational and social; and removing them requires sustained investment in education, assessment and design.

UEFA reaffirm partnership with Oceania Football Confederation

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Last week, UEFA signed a Memoriam of Understanding (MoU) with Oceania’s football governing body to continue its commitment  to football in Oceania.

 

United through football

While being two governing bodies separated by distance, the MoU stands as a symbol of unity and collaboration which supports mutual growth.

The agreement will run until 2031, displaying both parties’ commitment to long-term development through football.

“Europe and Oceania are connected by a shared belief in the importance of investing in people as the foundation of football’s future,” said UEFA President, Aleksander Čeferin, via press release.

“This Memorandum of Understanding brings together UEFA’s experience in elite development and education with OFC’s clear focus on nurturing young talent and strengthening football leadership.”

Furthermore, OFC President, Lambert Maltock, also expressed his confidence in the agreement to support players and pathways alike.

“Our partnership with UEFA reflects a shared commitment to developing the game at every level – from grassroots to elite,” said Maltock.

“By investing in our people and working collaboratively, we are building a more connected, capable and globally competitive football ecosystem for Oceania.”

 

What the agreement promises

Continuing UEFA’s recent MoUs with CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North, Central America and the Caribbean) and CONMEBOL (South America), the partnership will seek to address several key aspects. These include:

  • Youth football opportunities – supporting OFC’s annual boy’s and girl’s U15 tournaments.
  • Knowledge exchange – reciprocal observer programmes at club finals and national team tournaments.
  • Football development – delivered through the UEFA Together programme.
  • Coach education – sharing of technical expertise and learning activities.
  • Refereeing – opportunities to referee youth tournaments, courses and technical programmes.

Moreover, the agreement outlines a commitment to ensuring football remains a tolerant and inclusive sport, capable of uniting communities and empowering individuals.

Therefore, the MoU between UEFA and the OFC is symbolic of aligned values, principles and vision for the future of football in both regions.

 

Final thoughts

An alliance of this nature – especially in these uncertain times for global cooperation – is vital.

Football has the power to unite like nothing else.

So governing bodies must recognise the value of connecting across cultures, countries and continents, not only for what it can do for football, but how it can promote fundamental values within the sport as a whole.

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