NSW Football Legacy Program workforce revealed by Northern NSW Football

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Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the introduction of their NSW Football Legacy Program workforce.

The NSW Football Legacy Program is part of a $10 million investment from the NSW government as a legacy of hosting matches in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023.

The program will support football at all levels through the construction of new community facilities, participation initiatives, high performance, leadership and development programs as well as tourism and international engagement.

The program will see NNSWF add four staff who make up its NNSW Football Legacy team.

Annelise Rosnell will be the Legacy Plan Manager, overseeing the delivery of the NSW Football Legacy Program for NNSWF. Rosnell will work with her NNSW Football Legacy team to manage the suite of programs and services that will grow the female game and provide lasting benefits across all facets of football.

Rosnell has spent the last two years working as NNSWF’s Female Participation and Inclusion Officer, having first joined NNSWF in a full-time capacity as a MiniRoos Development Officer in 2019.

Rosnell said she was excited about the opportunity to leverage a global, world class event like the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023.

“I think people will look back on the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia as a time stamp in the history of women’s football,” Rosnell said in a statement via NNSWF.

“It’s our job as the NSW Football Legacy team to best leverage the event to create lasting impacts for our football community.”

Helen Moseley and Joseph Wright have been appointed as Legacy Development Officers, responsible for ensuring the roll out of the NSW Football Legacy Program across northern NSW.

The LDO’s will work closely with affiliated bodies and clubs, helping the football community engage with the suite of programs and services made available by the NSW Football Legacy Program.

As part of the program, the LDO’s will provide opportunities for clubs to access funds through an Infrastructure and Participation Grant Scheme and for individuals to connect to the game through scholarships, programs and leadership and development opportunities.

Kirsten Smith has been appointed as the Daughters and Dads Program Coordinator. Smith will be responsible for rolling out the newly established, football specific Daughters and Dads Program across NSW.

She will also be responsible for identifying key locations for program delivery, identifying and training facilitators and helping the ongoing football participation of players in the program.

The Daughters and Dads Program is a world-first lifestyle program targeting fathers and father figures as the agents of change to improve their daughters’ physical activity levels, sport skills and social-emotional wellbeing.

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Football Victoria partners with SportsAid for enhanced player safety

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Football Victoria (FV) has confirmed a partnership with Sports Aid, which has been named the Official Medical Partner for all FV events.

The collaboration will ensure that participants in these prominent tournaments benefit from top-tier medical support and first aid services.

Established in 2023, Sports Aid has rapidly positioned itself as a leading provider of medical and safety expertise in Australian sport. Based in Melbourne, the organisation has expanded nationwide, offering its services at a variety of events, from grassroots sports to corporate tournaments.

With over 70 partnerships across the country, Sports Aid’s team of accredited professionals—including first aid responders, sports trainers, and event safety specialists—plays a pivotal role in promoting athlete welfare and event safety.

Under the alliance, Sports Aid will deliver medical personnel, including first aid responders and sports trainers, at FV’s major competitions and events throughout Victoria.

Their on-site presence will provide immediate medical assistance for injuries or health concerns, mitigate risks associated with physical activity, and enhance overall safety for players and spectators alike.

FV’s Executive Manager – Commercial, Chris Speldewinde spoke about the role Sports Aid will play in improving Victorian football.

“Their expertise ensures the safety of our participants, which is paramount in delivering outstanding sporting experiences.” he said in a press release.

Sports Aid’s founder, James Theodorakopoulos, also commented on the partnership.

“We are thrilled to be working with Football Victoria. Our primary focus is on safety, and we’re committed to ensuring that every player and participant has a seamless medical experience at FV events,” he said in a press release.

“It’s not just about responding to injuries, but also ensuring the overall well-being of everyone involved.”

Football Victoria adds Sports Aid on top of recent PILA, VETO Sports and Novotel Preston who all play a specific role in ensuring players involved with FV get the best out of their game.

FV have been focusing heavily on developing local football with facility upgrades, equipment partnerships as well as launching their GO Family football program aimed at improving fitness and building stronger family connections.

This specific partnership with Sports Aid is another that will play a positive role in the sport across the state.

FIFA, Qatar and world organisations launch Legacy Fund

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FIFA has invested $76.7 million into the World Cup 2022 Legacy Fund, in collaboration with Qatar, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Previously announced in November 2022, the fund will aid a number of social programs across the world.

To launch the Legacy Fund, the initiative was presented and signed on an online meeting.

Attendees included FIFA President Gianni Infantino, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Secretary General H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi.

The FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund will be deployed across the following streams:

Public Health/Occupational Health and Safety: The Legacy Fund will contribute to programs which aim to improve working conditions, and health and wellbeing. In particular, FIFA will support WHO’s Beat the Heat initiative, to protect people from the hazards caused by extreme heat and the advance of climate change.

Education: In conjuncture with the WTO and International Trade Centre, FIFA will bolster the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund, a program which seeks to empower female entrepreneurs. 

Refugees: In partnership with the UNHCR, FIFA will assist schemes which aim to strengthen vulnerable peoples’ self-sufficiency and access to basic amenities.

Football development: FIFA will place greater emphasis on finding young talents across remote, marginalised and developing countries through the Aspire Academy and the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, headed by Arsène Wenger. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his pride for the Legacy Fund.

“The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund is a landmark project that builds on the unprecedented impact of the tournament from a sustainability point of view,” he said via press release.

“FIFA is taking the concept of a legacy fund to the next level in terms of reach and impact by tackling key priorities such as refugees, occupational health, education, and football development. I would like to thank the UN Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization for their commitment to, and cooperation on, this historic initiative.”

WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the importance of the partnership.

“The worlds of sport and health must collaborate to create safe, clean and healthy environments for all people engaged in the preparation, delivery and legacy of mega sport events, including workers, athletes, spectators, and communities,” he said in a press release.

To learn more about the Legacy Fund, FIFA has launched a website.

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