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WOMEN & GIRLS AMBASSADORS

Our Women and Girls Ambassadors are passionate members of the women’s game who are committed to helping their clubs Be23Ready!

The role of the Women & Girls Ambassador is to:

  • Be the key contact for women and girls at your club
  • Assist your club in the implementation of inclusive measures
  • Track and measure your club’s progress through ongoing communication and collaboration

Since the launch of the Be23Ready initiative, more than 100 Women and Girls Ambassadors have signed on across the state – meet some of them below!

SEQ CONFERENCE     CENTRAL CONFERENCE     NORTHERN CONFERENCE 

 

 

SEQ Conference

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’ve always been passionate about female football, coaching in girls football for the last 5 years. As a previous player and a parent of a female footballer I’m keen to be involved in growing female participation and ensuring women and girls are provided the same opportunities. “

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I want Rovers to be a club for girls and women. I have lots of ideas on what we can do and so much energy to get it happening. I was already working on a girls strategy with the club which involved finding collaboration opportunities and implementing programs to increase participation. The Ambassador role came up and it was a perfect title for what I was doing, plus I get a cool lanyard :P” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have been a part of Gold Coast United FC going into my 6th year as a player and third year as a coach of the female program. In this time, I have seen the female game grow massively both at our club and in the state. With the World Cup coming in 2023 I’m looking forward to working and learning to continue the growth of the game and find ways to continue to support this.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I already love working with our female players and their families, so putting my hand up to be the Clubs Be23Ready Ambassador was a no brainer. I’m excited to be involved. “

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

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“I am passionate about women and girls soccer since hearing some of the everyday sexism at a club many years ago when my daughter started playing. I was determined to change things for her and now, although the future is in safer hands, I am inspired by the young women and girls at our club. I still want to see more equality across the sport and thankfully at the Bulldogs, I am surrounded by amazing people wanting to do the same.

Together, and with fabulous support from other ambassadors across the state, we will make a difference to all the young female players in the area. “

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I put my hand up to be a Women and Girls Ambassador for Oxley for many reasons. I have been a player at Oxley since I was 13 years old; I started in an all girls team, then mixed until I was 16 and now have been playing in the senior women’s team and have been for many years now. The club has become a second home. I believe I have made many relationships within this club and it holds a special place in my up bringing as a now young adult. I hope to engage more girls and women into the club in hopes that they feel the same inclusiveness, positivity and family like feel this club brings. I hope we can look at making the club a place where girls and women are accommodated in their needs and feel like it’s a place where they can play football and engage with all girls, boys, men and women at all skill levels with no judgement, only fun! “

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’ve been involved with football since I was six, and I’ve had so many wonderful formative experiences from that, it’s been really important for me to be able to give back and help others create their own positive associations with the game.

It’s really important for me to continue the great work we’ve done at Toowong FC to promote and support the game for female participants alongside the terrific team of dedicated volunteers, players and leaders within the club, creating a welcoming environment both on and off the field. ”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Have always been involved in men’s programs. When my daughter started playing I started getting more involved in girls and women football. Thought this would be a good way too be more involved. “ 

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“To ensure the women’s and girls teams continue to grow as our club grows. To provide a support system and role model for young girls in a male dominated sport.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

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“I have been involved in all walks of football for a long time…(48 years) and when the club approached me I had to say yes. I will be part of a team of 3 women hoping to increase girls/womens participation at a community level.

I played State football for 20 years in Victoria and NT, am cap #37 for the Matildas, was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and Team of the Decade for the ’80s. Bring it on.”

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Why am I an Ambassador?

“There are many benefits to young people participating in physical activity and learning to love sport. Girls and women face many barriers to begin and continue to participate in physical activity and sport, particularly traditionally male dominated spaces. I see this as an opportunity to give women and girls the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of football, sport and physical activity across all ages, and into the future. Our club has a wonderful community spirit which focuses on inclusion, community and striving for each individuals best.” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Somerset Spartans FC is having Male and Female Football teams particapting in the Miniroos and Junior FQ South Coast Competitions.

Maarten has started our club with in 2019 with 25 players, and has currenrly more than 100 players.

By becoming our Club’s Women and Girls Ambassador, we hope having more Women and Girls participating in Football. “

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I am passionate about girls & women playing football for fun, friendship, fitness & the possibility of a career. My goal as a #Be 23Ready Women and Girls Ambassadors is to ensure that not only is there a supportive environment for young girls to learn & develop a passion for football, but a pathway to retain social players into their 30s, 40s & beyond. There will be future Matildas amongst the players who join in 2023 & I aim to ensure they have the best support possible, but I’m also here for the 42-year-old mum who watches the Matildas in 2023 & says “I always wanted to play football…”” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“We are entering our third year for the Pimpama City Panthers, and, whilst one of our overarching goals is to build a supportive and inclusive community environment, we have had a specific focus on developing and maintaining a strong women’s program. The clubs inaugural senior team was female, and building on our successful inauguration year and 2022 grand final efforts, I’m very excited to continue to expand our program in 2023. Our plans for the next 12 months including building our senior squads, working more closely with our junior athletes, and establishing foundations which will see the clubs women development program continue to prosper into the future.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have a huge passion for seeing this game rise to great heights… particularly for the women. I am a huge advocate for gender parity and seeing women rise up in their role in the game both on and off the field. I want all women to be able to find some form of success in the world of soccer.” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have been a passionate advocate for providing female players with positive football development opportunities since I started coaching my two daughters when they first took up the game over 15 years ago.
In that time, I have been heavily involved in promoting all female carnivals, developing and supporting representative pathways for players at a regional level and establishing various playing and development options for girls and women at a club level.
I believe our Darling Downs region needs to take a united approach across all of our clubs to do more to provide appropriate development opportunities and pathways for our female footballers in order to attract and retain them in our game.
I am looking forward to seeing what we can collectively achieve with this Women and Girls’ Ambassadors initiative in the years ahead.” 

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“As the club coordinator of girls football I want to maximize the momentum of the women’s world cup in generating more girls participation within our club. I also want to engage with our current girls teams and get them involved with this amazing event. “ 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Over the past few years having my oldest daughter who’s 15 now playing club football, social mixed 5aside, and being involved immensely with the return of under 16’s girls at Surfers Paradise Apollo and finishing the season as Premier’s and GF winners 2022 Div 1 meant it’s a no brainer to not only continue into 2023 but now we are introducing a QPL3 Women’s team for 2023 and I’m up for all the challenges ahead and look forward to the grow of the new beginning at Apollo “ 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’ve spent the last 5 Years as the Female Technical Director at Magic United, helping to build our female program from the ground, upwards.
I’m a huge advocate for Girls/Women in football and want to provide them with the opportunity to learn, develop and enjoy the best game in the world! “ 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“After being involved in the sport for 20 years I had experienced all the areas football had to offer except being a board member, so in 2022 I decided to take up a role on our clubs executive board as head of Women and Girl’s Football at Queensland’s largest football club. I’ve enjoyed being able to bring my perspective to the board and to champion for the women and girls at my club. I nominated for the role of Women’s and Girl’s Ambassador because I think it’s important to show women and girls in football that they are valued and supported as players, coaches, referees and leaders and I’d like to be part of the future of female football. “ 

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’ve been involved in women’s football in the Redlands for more than 25 years in all aspects of the game. I have been lucky to have had so many amazing mentors in that time, who inspired me to keep playing and stay involved. These people were changemakers, paving the way for the next generation of female footballers. I’m so proud of how far we have come in the women’s game and am incredibly excited to see where we can go. I’m thrilled to be a part of this initiative. “ 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“As a player myself, a parent committee member for female footballers at the club, I am committed to representing Peninsula Power FC as the #be23ready Ambassador. I am passionate about all female footballers at the club and believe it is important to provide equal opportunity for them. It’s key to have a positive, competitive, yet safe environment for them to grow and develop their football paths. I’ve really enjoyed playing a part in the ongoing successes within the PPFC female football program and contributing to ensure that as a club we provide the support to address and overcome the gaps, ensuring equality and growth, for the future of female football players. “

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have played football for many years and would like to give back and help other players find the love and enjoyment I have had over the years. “ 

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Sport being an integral part of my life, with my participation in soccer/football commencing more than 25 years ago and continuing today. To be a Womens and Girls Ambassador provides an opportunity to give back to a sport that has been personally fulfilling and hopefully inspires others including my children to continue playing the world game.

I am grateful to be part of a club with one of the largest female playing members on the Gold Coast and in Queensland.

It is a privilege to be part of a movement enhancing participation, development, diversity and empowerment of females in the sport. It is refreshing to see many sports in Australia showcasing the female talent across a variety of sports and sporting codes.

Having the World Cup in Australia in 2023 is a once in a lifetime opportunity that provides the foundations to inspire generations to come and celebrate such an inclusive sport.

A saying in our household is “Keep Reaching for the Stars”

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Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’ve been involved with football at Mitchie since I was five and have worked my way through the ranks and now play in our NPLW senior women’s first team. I have seen the number of female players playing at our club increase over time and the support and opportunities for these players have continued to grow also. My goal is to continue to see the gap between our male and female players at the club reduced.” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I am passionate about growing the Women’s game in the SWQ region. We have had so many brilliant female players come from the Darling Downs and surrounding areas and i want to keep that going. I was nominated to be the club’s Women and Girls ambassador because I am aways wanting to involve myself in the womens game as much as possible and showcase females playing football in the South West community.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“When this position became available, I thought it would be perfect for myself. As a player and member of Burleigh Heads Soccer Club for 17 years, it is important to me and my team mates to have a strong female community for support and fun! Seeing the girls and women thrive in football is so important for the community around Burleigh Heads Soccer Club. “ 

 

Central Conference

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Football has given me so much in life it has given me life long friends and family. I wish to pass that on to every girl that comes to NYU, to create a safe space for them to feel like they belong.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I approached my Club President to become a Women and Girls ambassador because I could see so much room to improve what we do for women in our club but also our region. Working closely with our president, committee and coaches I hope to implement girls only workshops and carnivals to attract women to play club soccer, whether it be FQPL or socially. “

Why am I an Ambassador?

“It’s my ambition we grow the female participants at MFC to match that of the males. There is no reason why all clubs can’t do this. “ 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’m a huge advocate for ladies football and want to see our girls at Coolum given the opportunity to follow their dreams and become a future Matilda’s player.

I have returned to community football after several years of NPL coaching to give children that can’t afford NPL football an opportunity to develop and improve their skill set. “ 

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“Kirsty has been a female footballer for more than 30 years. Originally from NSW she has played football at community, regional and state level and represented Australia in futsal as goal keeper. As proud female football player, mum, manager and coach Kirsty has a passion for improving and developing our football community to improve inclusion and equality for our girls and women.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have played soccer for over 10 years at Woombye and I do believe woman and girls need a voice to be able to encourage more to join! I have enjoyed all my years playing football and would love more girls and woman to be apart of the beautiful sport. I put my hand up because I believe I would be a great voice for the young ladies looking to join or try something new! Being an ambassador makes me proud and I hope I can encourage you to join!” 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I’m passionate about improving participation and development for Girls and Women in the sport. I have now coached the Doon Villa ladies for a few years and over the time have learned a lot about Women and girls in football and the different challenges we face. I’m excited to see the 50/50 gender equality in participation, that’s a massive effort. “ 

 

Northern Conference

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“After 30+ years of playing the game, it’s time to give back. I want to help football move forward to a place where young girls don’t face the inequalities that the women before them have. I want to be a part of growing a healthy football community that is inclusive and invested in everyone who plays the beautiful game.”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I am passionate about being a role model as well as a face for girls and women to come to with questions. I enjoy coaching my U8/9 girls team and am wanting to help give back to my club!”

Why am I an Ambassador?

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“Over the past 2 seasons I have seen the ladies game grow so much within our own club – Dolphins, inspiring my daughters generation and providing a platform for them to play and enjoy the game of football in a supportive, fun and competitive environment.

I want to continue to progress of promoting ladies football so that its available for all and participation continues to grow.”

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Why am I an Ambassador?

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“I am passionate about being a role model and I want to see our girls at Northern Beaches be given the opportunity to follow their dreams. I believe women and girls need a voice to be able to encourage more to join soccer, as well as having a familiar face for girls and women to come to with questions. I wish to create a safe space for them to feel like they belong.”

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Why am I an Ambassador?

“It’s a great time to celebrate female participation and contribution to the sport of football. I see it as the perfect time to spread the word to everyone about how awesome our sport is, and hope more young girls and women are inspired to get involved. ”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I didn’t want my daughter to play a sport with a glass ceiling; then she was pushed out of the game at school; then she beat the boys by forming an alliance with one; then the school banned the game because the girls were causing too much playtime disruption; then I realised she NEEDED to play!… only to find it wasn’t too different in clubland. I’m here to continue the work my daughter started in this town when she was 6…”

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I am committed to the club and improving women’s football as a whole. I have played for 12 years now and have identified gaps particularly within NQ Football that can be improved for women 

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Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have been working closely with Leichhardt Football Club to increase the uptake, retention and development of girls and women in our beautiful game. I am passionate about ensuring equality and diversity for all those who wish to play, highlighting that our girls are not there to just make up numbers. “

 

Why am I an Ambassador?

“I have been managing the girls team at Leichhardt Junior Soccer Club for the past three seasons. The coach and I are very passionate about increasing female participation at our Club. I love watching the girls progress their skills throughout the year and watching their enjoyment in playing the best game of all!”

 

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