Football Victoria is inviting Geelong clubs to be part of an exciting opportunity in 2026 — hosting an All Abilities Football Program at your club.
Through funding received from Sport and Recreation Victoria, Football Victoria is supporting clubs to establish and deliver inclusive football programs for children, teens and adults with disability.
This is a fantastic chance for clubs to grow participation, strengthen inclusion and experience the benefits of running an All Abilities program — with strong support provided every step of the way.
⚽ What the Program Includes
Football Victoria will deliver a 4-week All Abilities program block at participating clubs.
Preferred delivery windows:
- Block 1: First week of March – Last week of March
- Block 2: Last week of April – Second last week of May
✅ What Clubs Provide
Participating clubs are required to provide:
- Pitch space once per week
- A welcoming and inclusive club environment
🎯 What Football Victoria & Partners Provide
Football Victoria and its partners will support your club with:
- Certified coaches
- Specialised equipment
- Inclusion training
- Player registration management
- Player communications
- Program promotion and player recruitment
This ensures clubs can confidently host the program while learning from expert coaches and receiving advice and guidance throughout the process.
🌟 Why Get Involved?
Hosting an All Abilities program allows your club to:
- Engage people with disability in football
- Expand your community reach
- Strengthen your club’s inclusive culture
- Gain hands-on experience running an inclusive program
- Contribute to growing football opportunities across Geelong
📩 Confirm Your Interest
Clubs wishing to participate are encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible.
📧 Email: allabilities@footballvictoria.com.au
🗓 Confirm interest by Monday 23 February 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact within your community while being supported by Football Victoria and its partners.