Perth Glory and Foodbank WA making a difference in people’s lives

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Perth Glory has made an announcement that it will be collaborating with Foodbank WA at the Isuzu UTE A-League home game against Macarthur FC at Macedonia Park on Saturday April 1.

This partnership will involve Glory fundraising and gathering the necessary food items on matchday to support Foodbank WA in their goodwill efforts by helping everyday Australians who are going without their daily bread.

There are over 500,000 households that are having difficulties putting food on the table and more than 116,000 WA kids have witnessed and lived in dire and insecure households in the past year.

In the previous year, Foodbank had sent an equal amount of the 82 million meals for 2950 charity partners, with almost eight million of those meals being provided to the Western Australians in need.

Glory CEO Anthony Radich said via press release:

“I know our amazing Members and fans will join us on Saturday April 1 to raise some essential food and funds for what is a fantastic organisation, giving to Foodbank WA will help provide meals to those who need it most and every dollar donated will provide two meals to those in need.”

Foodbank WA CEO Kate O’Hara added via press release:

“We’ve been seeing record numbers through our doors. Many families seeking our help have never needed food assistance before. Rising interest rates, fuel and grocery costs are pushing more and more West Australians into financial hardship. Foodbank WA is here for everyday West Australians who are going without and you can play a direct part in helping us by making a donation.”

The Perth Glory Members and fans are being encouraged to bring canned goods with them on Saturday and donate at the Foodbank WA marquee which will be located directly outside the entrance gate at Macedonia Park.

Donations can also be made via the link here.

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SBS expands Australian Championship broadcast coverage for 2026

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The Australian Championship will enter its second season with an expanded broadcast partnership between Football Australia and SBS. The 2026 competition will feature two live SBS broadcasts in every round, marking an increase from the tournament’s debut season.

Thursday night football will form a key part of the new broadcast schedule. The opening match will see Preston Lions face Wollongong Wolves on October 15th, with the game broadcast live on SBS2 and SBS On Demand. Saturday football will also remain part of the free-to-air schedule; first up, Sutherland Sharks’ clash with South Melbourne on October 17th will be shown live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

The expanded agreement gives the competition a greater presence across SBS’s linear channels while retaining its full streaming coverage, with every match across the 2026 Australian Championship available live on SBS On Demand. The platform also provides full replays and highlights for viewers to access at their discretion.

In addition to SBS’ coverage, Football Australia will also stream the competition via YouTube.

The Australian Championship consists of a six-round group stage, finals beginning at quarter-finals from November 26, and a Grand Final scheduled currently between December 10-12.

It features 16 clubs from seven states and territories. The broadcast schedule places several historic fixtures in front of a national audience: South Melbourne will meet Sydney United 58 in a repeat of the 1999 NSL Grand Final, and Sydney Olympic and Marconi Stallions will also renew a rivalry that includes NSL Grand Final meetings in 1989 and 1990.

GIS Sydney continues to connect students with Australia’s sports industry

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Following the launch of its Sydney campus in 2025, the Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is continuing to establish itself in the nation’s sports industry. A leading provider of degrees and executive education in sport, GIS provides students the chance to study at two of Australia’s biggest sporting venues: Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Programs such as Sports Analytics and International Sports Business are delivered in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, and feature the chance for students to gain exclusive access to the sports industry.

More than 50 guest speakers have shared their experience with students studying at GIS Sydney, representing organisations like FIFA, Red Bull, Cricket Australia, and the AFL. While learning about the regional and national sports industry in the classroom, students have also had the chance to gain an international perspective through GIS’ signature Global Sports Summits, which have given Sydney students access to iconic sporting venues around the world from London to Miami.

Outside of the iconic venues students can call their classrooms, the organisation prioritises the real, industry placements needed to put theory into practice by providing each student with 140 hours of relevant work experience throughout their studies. Included in this are several sporting organisations who are keen to welcome GIS students on board, including the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA), Football Coaches Australia, and Basketball NSW.

GIS also has a partnership with popular network and app Yakka Sport to connect students with paid employment opportunities while they study.

Behind these advancements at the GIS Sydney campus is an Industry Advisory Board which features a host of experienced figures from the world of sport. Included in the Asia-Pacific branch is Chair James Rosengarten, GM of the Melbourne Renegades; Kevin Jang, Managing Director of CAA Stellar Korea; and Brad Lloyd, GM of the Carlton Football Club.

Since launching, GIS’ Sydney campus has ultimately combined its locations and industry connections to provide the next generation of sports professionals with the knowledge, network, and confidence to tackle the rapidly evolving sports industry.

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