Multicultural Settlement Program
The Multicultural Settlement Program (MSP) is a MiniRoos program for boys & girls ages 5 – 11 who have arrived in Australia within the last 5 years.
The MSP aims to foster relationships between clubs, schools and local communities to engage and provide playing opportunities for newly-arrived children.
The MSP is a FREE, 6 week program run weekly with qualified coaches teaching participants key football skills through fun exercises and games in an inclusive environment.
All participants receive a free participant pack including a ball, shirt and a gift certificate upon completion of the program.
Click here to submit an MSP participant expression of interest.
Multicultural Youth Program
The Multicultural Youth Program (MYP) combines a social-emotional learning approach with the National Football Curriculum’s skill acquisition phase.
An 8 week FREE program for 12-20 year old newly arrived migrants, refugees, asylum seeker children and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Each session explores both a football skill and a key social and emotional principle through specifically designed football activities and purposeful, safe discussions.
The Multicultural Youth Program football sessions are delivered in a powerful, positive and inclusive learning environment by trained coaches.
Each session explores both a football skill and a key social and emotional principle through specifically designed football activities and purposeful, safe discussions.
Indigenous Football
Football Queensland proudly supports Indigenous football throughout the state through collaboration with groups and clubs that facilitate community events and initiatives, and by promoting opportunities for Indigenous Queenslanders to join our game.
FIND AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
- All Regions
- Central Coast
- Darling Downs
- Far North & Gulf
- Metro
- Northern
- South Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Whitsunday Coast
- Wide Bay
Bundaberg
Wednesdays, 16 July – 3 September
4-11 yrs old | 4:45pm – 5:45pm
12-20 yrs old | 4:45pm – 5:45pm
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3:15pm – 4pm
Townsville State High School
Q-league
A structured league competition with a focus on multiculturalism and inclusion, the Q-League brings together communities and players of all backgrounds while celebrating the cultural diversity of our state.
The Q-League also provides a pathway into club football for community players and teams, with a number of teams successfully transitioning from the competition into Queensland’s connected football pyramid since its launch in 2020.
For more information on the Q-League, please contact us at qleague@footballqueensland.com.au.
Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
Founded in 2006 by director Jay Larkin for children of all abilities to play football, the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program is an endorsed FQ All Abilities program. A fun program designed to encourage family participation. The aim of the BPFP is to get young people with a disability to stay active and healthy.
The BPFP is run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers with professional experience working with people with disabilities, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, sports psychologists and teachers.
Learn more here!
Variety Queensland Inclusive Sports Program
Football Queensland is proud to support Variety Queensland’s inclusive sports program through involvement in the Activate Inclusion Sports Days held in Brisbane.
The Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Days program provides free and inclusive sports days for children with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities and is aimed at kids aged 5-17.
FQ coaches deliver workshops as part of the program, providing an opportunity for participants to try football alongside a range of other sports in a fun and supportive environment with specialised coaches.
For more details on these programs, please contact participation@footballqueensland.com.au
Queensland Para Football Team
The BPFP serves as a platform for the Queensland State Para Football Team. Representing Queensland puts players in the frame for a call-up to Australia’s National Para Football Team, the Pararoos.
Registration is open to all male and female players 12 years and over with Ataxia, Hypertonia or Athetosis, three impairment types that are most commonly associated with individuals having a neurological impairment, with a motor control impairment of a cerebral nature, causing a permanent and verifiable Activity Limitation.
Para Football (CP Football) is for Athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms acquired from stroke.
– Only 7 players on the field of play
– Two halves of 30 minutes
– Smaller pitch and goal posts
– No off-side law
– Throw-ins can be made by rolling the ball into play
On the field of play the teams consist of seven ambulant athletes, with cerebral palsy or a traumatic brain injury, ranging from classes FT1 to FT3.
Each team (seven players) has to have one FT1 player on the field at all times and is not allowed to have more than one FT3 players on the field.
Powerchair Football
Football Queensland proudly supports the Queensland Powerchair Football Association which was founded to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to play team sport.
Powerchair Football is an adapted version of the world game of football. Two teams of four hit and spin a 13-inch football on a regular-size basketball court. The game is played by athletes who use powerchairs for their everyday mobility.
There are currently four powerchair teams competing within the QPFA in SEQ – Richlands Lions, Brisbane Strikers, Brisbane City & Moreton City Excelsior.
The sport is easy and quick to learn – and QPFA will provide all the necessary advice on sourcing footguards to participate. If you would like to join QPFA, please email qldpfa@gmail.com, or find out more at the QPFA website here!
Deaf Futsal
Football Queensland assists Deaf Sport & Recreation Queensland in running the annual Deaf Futsal Gala Day. Each year in late October, more than 70 deaf and hard of hearing youth come together from ten different schools from the Brisbane & Darling Downs region to play futsal together.
Schools that participate in the event include:
Kedron State High School | Runcorn High School | Ipswich Central State School | Toowong State School | Goodna Special School | Warrigal Road State School | Park Ridge State High School | Cecil Plains State School | Centenary Heights State High School
For more information or to get involved, please contact the Deaf Sports and Recreation Queensland– qld@deafsports.org.au
Our Queensland Para team are through to the bronze medal match! ⚽🔥
The team wrapped up their final group games yesterday with a strong 2-0 win over Northern NSW, with goals from Jarrod Larkins-Law and Harry Hobbs. They’ll now take on NSW in the bronze medal match this morning at 9am AEDT.
📺 Watch LIVE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
📸 Mark Avellino / Football Australia
Dec 11
Another massive year of #FQAcademy events ahead! ⚽
Across the year, ten Football Queensland carnivals will provide consistent opportunities for FQ Regional Academies, FQ Academy League clubs and community clubs to compete and continue their development in 2026.
These events reinforce FQ`s commitment to delivering meaningful match opportunities for players and referees across the state, with the Pacific Championships also giving community clubs the chance to compete against a diverse range of teams to gain valuable experience beyond their region.
The FQ Academy remains the only nationally recognised pathway in Queensland to state and national team selection, and these carnivals support talented players on their progression into a high-performance environment.
#FootballInQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
Generational transformation is coming for Queensland officials in 2026 as Football Queensland delivers record investment in referee development in a landmark announcement for the state ⚽
The rollout of the 10-point transformational plan includes the game-changing ‘Play for Free’ fee reforms for match officials and statewide club referee revolution as FQ increases investment in match day coaching, enhanced support for regional match officials, and improved technology to streamline appointments and fixturing.
Find out more on the FQ website.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
The next generation made their mark at Meakin Park over the weekend ⭐
Some of Queensland’s top young #FQAcademy players from across the state came together for an important Emerging Socceroos Selection Camp, giving FA and FQ coaches a valuable look at players in a shared high-performance environment as selections take shape for April’s Emerging Socceroos tournament.
The showpiece of the weekend arrived on Saturday, with two key FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) matches providing an important platform for some of our brightest prospects to test themselves in front of national and state technical staff.
Dec 11
#FQAcademy Futsal Finals Fever 🥵
The biggest day on the futsal calendar has arrived. This Sunday, Nissan Arena becomes the home of Finals action as the FQ Academy leagues serve up three Semi Finals and all Grand Finals across the age groups, with the state`s best Futsal teams competing for Championship glory!
📲 Check out the event page for everything you need!
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