Football Queensland renews partnership with Brisbane Paralympic Football Program

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Football Queensland (FQ) has renewed its partnership with the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program (BPFP), with Meakin Park named as the new home of the Queensland Para-Football team.

The BPFP was established initially as a way to encourage children of all abilities to take the opportunity to be a part of a club, a team and to train with experienced coaches. The program is conducted by volunteers who have professional experiences working with people with disabilities and it has now grown to see numerous participants taking part week in, week out.

The BPFP has a number of players in the current state and national Paralympic football teams, with more national representatives than most professional clubs across the globe. However, the program is not just about advanced athletes, it encourages fun and family participation in an effort to get young people with a disability to stay active and healthy and to perform to the best of their ability.

FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci acknowledged the significance of the partnership for both FQ and BPFP.

“This partnership achieves a key strategic objective to provide opportunities for Queenslanders to participate in football, regardless of age, ability or life stage,” he said.

“The BPFP will work with FQ to promote the development pathway of Para-Football and all abilities football within the Queensland football community.

“In addition, FQ will support a Queensland team to participate in the 2021 National Para-Football Championships in Sydney later this year. This will be the first time in five years that a Queensland team has competed at Nationals.

“FQ is committed to providing the same level of administrative and operational support to the Queensland Para-Football Team as it does to all other state youth teams each year.”

Founded in 2006 by director Jay Larkin, the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program has been Football Queensland’s endorsed Inclusive Football Provider for over a decade.

“We have had a partnership with FQ for many years, and I have no doubt that this renewed commitment will take the BPFP to the next level,” Larkin said.

“We are delighted that FQ will help us promote all abilities football through their media and marketing team as well as providing coaching and financial support to send our team to Nationals.

“It is an exciting time to be involved in all abilities football and after years of hard work in Brisbane we are determined to grow the game in partnership with FQ to new markets around the state.

“Football is Queensland’s game of choice, for all, for life, and we can’t wait to get started at FQ headquarters at Meakin Park.”

Those interested in seeking further information about Queensland’s Para-Football Program or All Abilities Football can contact FQ at allabilities@footballqueensland.com.au.

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Glasgow City FC and ALT Champion Sustainable Women’s Football

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Glasgow City FC has confirmed a new deal, which the club believes could serve as a model for funding a sustainable future for women’s football.

Glasgow City FC introduced the City Collective at the start of the 2025/26 season, a sponsorship model for female-led, purpose-driven businesses and cultural organisations that reflect the club’s values, fostering a network of mutual benefit.

The City Collective has now secured title sponsorship from ALT, a Glasgow-based creative campaigns agency led by co-founder Laura Haggerty.

At its heart, ALT specialises in strategic use of media and digital channels, and they build on this expertise by working with a collective of external experts, the ALT Collective, which includes specialists in brand design, PR, web development, and insight.

Glasgow City FC Head of Commercial Stef McLoughlin, expressed the values that guide the club and its community.

“‘Well behaved women seldom make history’ is an ethos we carry into everything we do. In the words of our co-founder, Laura Montgomery, it honours the many women who have defied expectations to make change and speaks to our players, our supporters and our community who continue to do the same,” she said via press release.

“Laura and ALT are the types of individuals and businesses we dreamed of attracting to the City Collective, and we’re thrilled they’ve seen the potential to partner with us in such a meaningful way.”

Founded in 2018, ALT is a creative campaigns agency that has quickly established a strong presence in women’s sport and beyond, delivering marketing campaigns for national and club-level women’s competitions, as well as the World Boxing Championships, which this September featured men’s and women’s bouts on equal footing.

ALT Co-founder Laura Haggerty, reflected on the shared vision between the agency and the club.

“When I heard about the club’s desire to combine Glasgow’s female business, cultural and sports leaders under one network, I knew instantly we shared values. I am convinced the City Collective can mature, not only being of great mutual benefit to the club and its supporters, but become a brilliant template for all women’s football teams to follow that will help galvanise and grow its support base and advocates,” she said via press release.

“I’m so proud ALT will be working in partnership with the club to improve its standing in the city, and create lasting, tangible opportunities for powerful women to connect with each other across the city.”

This alliance sets a new benchmark for women’s football, promoting both sustainability and growth by creating lasting opportunities, strengthening community engagement, and providing a model for other clubs to follow.

Macarthur Bulls Strengthen Ties with Better Life Mobile

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Macarthur Bulls FC has confirmed that Better Life Mobile will join the club as a major supporter for the current season.
This new alliance brings together two organisations dedicated to value, community involvement and inclusion, with Better Life Mobile set to feature on the sleeve of the Bulls’ 2025/26 jersey.

Better Life Mobile is Australia’s “fair mobile phone company,” operating as a certified social enterprise through Social Traders and earning global recognition for its innovative efforts to keep vulnerable communities connected.

Its social impact has been acknowledged internationally, with the company receiving the Most Impactful MVNO award at the MVNO Nation Awards in Spain for both 2024 and 2025 ceremonies, highlighting its leadership and commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.

Better Life Mobile began when its founders, Russel and Adrian, set out to help people experiencing homelessness access affordable mobile service, a need they saw was being ignored. Since then, the mission hasn’t changed: to make mobile phone use more equitable and affordable for everyone.

Through its connection with Macarthur Bulls, Better Life Mobile will offer members, fans, and club staff access to its prepaid mobile and internet services delivering strong coverage, flexible plans, and competitive pricing, while supporting the club’s commitment to affordability and community accessibility.

Better Life Mobile CEO Ante Zizic, shared his enthusiasm for the new collaboration.

“Partnering with Macarthur Bulls is a perfect match for Better Life Mobile. We believe strongly that access to affordable, transparent mobile and internet services is a key enabler for community participation and connectivity. By working together with the Bulls, we can offer supporters and members a real alternative in telecommunications – one without hidden fees, one that supports inclusion, and one that gives value. We’re excited to play our part in the club’s success and its connection with the local community,” he said via press release.

Macarthur Bulls FC Chief Commercial Officer Mark Jensen, reflected on the significance of the new collaboration for both the club and its community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Better Life Mobile as a major partner of the Macarthur Bulls,” he said via press release.

“This partnership strengthens our commitment to making our club accessible, community-focused and future-facing. With Better Life Mobile’s flexible and fair prepaid mobile and internet solutions, our supporters, players and volunteers will benefit, and the club’s reach and digital engagement will be enhanced. We look forward to a successful and dynamic collaboration.”

Better Life Mobile seeks to give back to the community through a range of social initiatives, providing mobile phones with free credit to those most in need. Its annual “Santa Calls” campaign supplies community organisations and welfare agencies across Australia with free phones and call credit.

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