Clubs and Programs for Players with Disabilities
Do you want to play Football? Do you want to help out at your local Football club as a volunteer, a coach or referee? Do you, or someone you know live with a disability? More and more Victorian clubs are running programs for players with disabilities, and now is the time to get involved! Fill out the JotForm below and we will get in contact with you.
2024 All Abilities Football Participation Enquiry Form
For more information, contact Selin Arpaci, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator on 9474 1824, or on email at allabilities@footballvictoria.com.au about opportunities available for you or your club and Programs
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Barnstoneworth United Junior Football Club
Barnstoneworth United Junior Football Club (BUJFC) is a thriving junior club based in Williamstown with over 450 boys and girls playing through all age groups. In conjunction with the senior club BUJFC are proud to support the local community and an important part of that is running the ‘Football 4 Fun’ soccer program for children with an intellectual and/or learning disability. We have been supporting this since 2008 and are pleased to announce we are running it again this year!
Website: Barnstoneworth United Football Club
Who for? Boys & Girls aged 6-14
Phone: Mark Pilditch 0421 050 436
Email: mark.pilditch@gmail.com
Address: JT Gray Reserve, Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
When: First 3 Saturdays in the month May - August
Cost: Free
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Berwick City Soccer Club
The Berwick City Soccer Club caters for boys and girls with a Disability, aged between 5 and 16 years. The club is proud of its community environment, and sessions will focus on creating a fun experience for all players, team work activities and building their football skills. Children of all abilities are welcome.
The club is passionate about Paralympic football, and in the future will be focused on creating a specific program for 7-a-side Football, which is for men and women with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries or stroke-related impairments. This will be the third program of its kind in Melbourne.
When: Thursdays, weekly sessions during the football season
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Fox Road Reserve, Narre Warren North
Cost: To be advised - includes a full player kit (shirt, shorts, socks, jacket and backpack)
Contact: Jo Clemens (0417 339 140) or Nicky Woodward (0438 521 503)
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Collingwood Junior Eagles Special Needs Soccer Program
The Collingwood Junior Eagles program caters for children aged 8-18 with a physical and/or intellectual disability. Junior Eagles players learn to play soccer in a safe, friendly and relaxed environment where the focus is on fun, skill development and participation.
Junior Eagles players also have the option to participate in the Football Victoria (FV) All Abilities competition, with games being played bi-weekly on Saturdays for older children, and 5 times throughout the season for the younger group.
When:
24th April to 28th August
Time:
Juniors (8-15) Saturdays 9:30am - 10:15am
Seniors (15+) Saturdays 10:30am - 11:30am
Where: Collingwood City FC, Bastow Oval, Kevin Bartlett Sporting and Recreation Complex, FR Smith Drive, Burnley.
Cost: $120 for 15 week season – includes registration, uniform, coaching, team trophy and photo.
Contact: Annette Hall on 0411 460 567 or soccermail.hall@gmail.com
Website: www.collingwoodcity.com.au
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Onemda Clinics
Onemda, an organisation for adults with a disability. Basic skills, drills followed by a friendly match occur every week throughout the year during the school terms.
When: Wednesdays from 10:30am-11:30am, commencing in February
Where: Templestowe
Cost: Free for Onemda participants
Contact: Linda Bamford on 0414 282 036 lindabamford@hotmail.com
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All Abilities Soccer Academy (former Doveton Special Soccer School)
Program: Doveton Special Soccer School is a great club for children and adults with disabilities, filled with enthusiastic volunteers who will assist you to be the best soccer player that you can be.
When: 11am – 1 pm every Saturday
Where:
Soccer5 Sport Complex, 29 Brindley St Dandenong South
Cost: $ 11.00 per hour, including; Insurance, coaches tuition, training uniform and full match day clothes.
Contact: aasocceracademy@hotmail.com soccercoach2@hotmail.com
Website: http://dovetonsss.com.au/
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Frankston Pines FC All Abilities Program
Program: All Abilities Football provides the chance for people with a physical and/or intellectual disability to directly participate with a local club in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.
When: Saturdays, 10:00am-11:20am
Where: Frankston Pines FC (Monterey Reserve, Monterey Boulevard, Frankston North)
Cost: FREE
Contact: Peter Zapantis on 0434 578 510.
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FC Bulleen Lions All Abilities Program
When: Starting 1st of April
- Saturday's 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Where: Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen
Contact: melbourneinnereast.football@specialolympics.com.au
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Glen Eira All Abilities Football Program
The Glen Eira All Abilities Football Program is a great way to enjoy the game, meet new people, get fit and have fun. Open to all abilities (physical and/or intellectual disabilities), all ages and all genders, this program includes training sessions and friendly matches. Come along for a free try-out session.
When: Sessions run fortnightly on Sundays (from February – November), from 10-11am
Where: Extreme Football Venue, Caulfield Park Sports Club, 280 Balaclava Road, Caulfield, VIC, 3162
Cost: First session free. Joining Fee is $30 per year. Participation Fee is $10 per session, paid by cash on the day.
Contact: info@gleneirafc.com.au
Website: www.gleneirasoccer.com.au/rangers
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Hampton Dolphins Football Club
Hampton Dolphins is a parent run soccer training club for children, teens and young adults with special needs. The Dolphins cater mainly for people with intellectual disabilities, as well as individuals with limited mobility. Unfortunately the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
When: Saturdays from 1:15pm, commencing in April
Where: Simpson Reserve, Fewster Road, 3188, Hampton, VIC
Contact: Contact Ian Spence on 0412 111 005, or Terry Baker on 9589 4800 (after hours) to register your interest and to get involved. Email dolphinsjfc@gmail.com.
Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/hamptondolphins/
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Maccabi FC Mighty Bees All Abilities Program
This program runs every Sunday, during school terms, from 9.30am to 10.30am and is for kids aged from 6 to 15 years old with special needs. The program is run by Gabbi Tauber who has extensive experience in running group sessions and working with neurodiverse children in individual and group settings. This is a low cost program so that it remains accessible to all.
When: Sunday mornings 9.30am-10.30am during school terms
Where: The “Extreme” field at the back of the Caulfield Park bowls club
Cost: $50 per term; free trial session for new participants (Please contact us if price is a barrier to participation)
Website: Mighty Bees All Abilities | Maccabi FC Caulfield (mfcc.com.au)
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Manningham United Blues Football Club
The program seeks to support children with additional needs enjoy sport in a tailored environment. Using a new synthetic facility, the experienced coaching team have a strong track record in developing participants' confidence and enjoyment of the game. To find out more about the program, please email paul.wood@mubfc.com, or contact Anna on (0404) 866 582.
Website: MUBFC - Home (manninghamunitedfc.com)
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Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club
Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club in Broadford created an All Abilities Soccer Program in 2017, which has since specifically welcomed children and teenagers of all abilities to play and develop in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is the first known All Abilities program in the region, and they are seeking expressions of interest from the local community to come and join the fun!
When:
Tuesday 7th March onwards (weekly basis): 6.00 pm to 7.00pm
Saturday 11th March onwards (fortnightly basis): 10.00am to 11.00am
Where: Pinnigar Street, Broadford
Cost: Free
Contact: Paul Sirianni, Ph: 0418 316 864 Email, psirianni@y7mail.com
Web Site: www.mitchellrangerssoccerclub.com.au
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Northcote City Football Club
Northcote City Football Club offer a 7-a-side football development program that caters for people aged 10 years or older who have cerebral palsy, or have been affected by an acquired brain injury or stroke. Catering for beginners as well as seasoned football players, this program is currently the only certified 7-a-side football program in Victoria, with pathways to Paralympic competition.
When: Saturdays on a fortnightly basis from 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: John Cain Memorial Park, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury.
Cost: $290 (yearly club membership).
Contact: Matthew Packwood on 0478 799 983 or info@matthewpackwood.com
Website: http://northcotecity.com.au/programs/dsr/
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Northern Falcons Football Club
Participants with intellectual and physical disabilities take part in weekly training and monthly games. Watch this video of past FV CEO Mitchell Murphy catching up with the team and Coach Anthony Risoli - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DOFbRf00pw.
When: Training is held 6pm Thursdays (commencing mid March) and a game is played every 4 weeks.
Where: Training at Hayes Park, 143 Flinders Street, Thornbury 3072
Contact: Frank Pizzo on 0400 015 850 northernfalconsfc@gmail.com or Anthony Risoli on 0413 290 074
Website: www.northernfalconsfc.com/#!id-team/c1jy9
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