Optus Sport to show UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022

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Optus Sport have announced they have obtained the rights to broadcast the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament to Australian viewers.

The competition will feature five of the six top ranked teams in the world, giving Australian fans the opportunity to see what the Matildas will be up against in the build-up to the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Optus Sport has now acquired the rights to both the men’s and women’s versions of the upcoming European Championships.

Head of TV and Content at Optus Sport, Corin Dimopoulos, said of the announcement: “No matter what the code, every year we are continuing to observe exponential growth in women’s sport across the globe, and we saw this as a terrific opportunity to continue our investment in this market.”

“We had tremendous success streaming the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, have seen great interest in the Barclays Women’s Super League and are continuing to look into acquiring future women’s football leagues and tournaments,” he said.

UEFA Events Marketing Director, Guy-Laurent Epstein, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Optus Sport as our official broadcaster of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 in Australia.

“This deal now means they will transit both the UEFA men’s and women’s European Championships in the next two years, providing unprecedented coverage of both tournaments in Australia,” he concluded.

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Football Australia appoint Heather Garriock as Interim CEO

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Football Australia has announced the appointment of Heather Garriock as Interim Chief Executive Officer, following James Johnson’s resignation

This appointment is a landmark moment for Football Australia, with Ms Garriock becoming the first woman ever to lead the organisation.

As the most popular sport in both Australia and the world, this marks a significant turning point in the history of Australian sport.

A former Matilda, Olympian, and accomplished sports administrator, Ms Garriock brings a wealth of experience to the role.

She has previously led Australian Taekwondo as CEO, has been a member of the Football Australia Board since 2021, and currently sits on the Asian Football Confederation’s Technical Committee.

Ms Garriock also had an exceptional playing career. She represented the Matildas in three FIFA Women’s World Cups, three AFC Women’s Asian Cups, and two Olympic Games.

In recognition of her remarkable contribution to the sport, she was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2021.

As part of standard governance procedures, Ms Garriock officially stepped down from her position on the Football Australia Board yesterday.

Ms Garriock expressed her honour in taking on the role, highlighting her commitment to inclusive leadership, key strategic goals, and drawing on her lifelong experience in football to guide the game’s future at the highest level.

“I’m honoured to step into this role at such a pivotal time for football in Australia,” Garriock said in a press release.

“My focus will be on strong, collaborative and inclusive leadership as we work to deliver on key priorities — from Socceroos World Cup qualification and the appointment of a new Matildas coach, to the delivery of major tournaments and the continued development of our digital platform, PlayFootball.

“I have spent a lifetime in football and have literally played every position in football both on and off their field.

“This experience provides me with the unique ability to bring all perspectives of our game to the highest levels of decision making and build on the great work of James Johnson.”

She will now take on the role of Interim CEO while the Board undertakes both a local and international search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Football West Launches Second Year of Pivotal Mental Health Initiative

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Football West Launch Mental Health Initiative
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Football West and health promotion partner Healthway have officially confirmed registrations are open for the 2025 “Kick off the Conversation” program.

This will be the second year of their groundbreaking mental health initiative for the Western Australian football community.

Following the remarkable success of last year’s campaign, which saw participation from more than 60 clubs across Western Australia, the program aims to expand its reach and deepen its impact on mental wellbeing within grassroots football.

The comprehensive initiative equips clubs with essential resources to address mental health challenges within sporting environments.

Participating organisations will develop capabilities to foster supportive club cultures, respond effectively to mental health concerns, implement tailored wellbeing policies, and appoint dedicated wellbeing officers.

To mark the launch of the 2025 program, Football West has collaborated with mental health organisation HelpingMinds to deliver two awareness sessions.

An in-person workshop will be held at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park on May 28, followed by an online webinar on June 4.

Both sessions will cover mental health fundamentals, support strategies, and wellbeing enhancement techniques.

The popular Think Mental Health Round will return in July, with further details to be announced in coming weeks.

This year’s program will emphasise capacity building at club level, with particular focus on upskilling key personnel responsible for promoting wellbeing.

Clubs that completed the program in 2024 will be offered advanced training opportunities, including Mental Health First Aid certification for nominated wellbeing officers or club representatives.

Football clubs interested in participating are encouraged to visit the Kick off the Conversation webpage to register and access available resources.

Registration provides immediate access to educational materials designed to establish or enhance club wellbeing frameworks.

Mental Health has become present in the sporting world, especially in football.

The importance of Mental health for all participants is key to a healthy sport, community and everyone’s overall living.

It’s important that football institutions make sure that they offer quality mental health services and options for the community and tackle mental health head on.

This is a strong positive step by Football Western Australia and one that hopefully delivers positive outcomes.

To register your club, visit the Kick off the Conversation webpage for resources to build the mental health of your club.

To register for the Mental Health Awareness sessions presented by HelpingMinds click here.

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