Ahead of kick-off in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Football Australia have today released the pre-tournament Legacy ‘23 report detailing the impact, investment and progress achieved during the first three years of the bold and ambitious strategic plan.
Football Australia’s bid for co-hosting rights was underpinned by a strong commitment to transform the football landscape and leave a positive and enduring legacy for future generations.
Launched in February 2021 at Parliament House in Canberra, the Legacy ’23 plan is an ambitious strategy to deliver economic, social, physical, and mental health benefits as well as social and multicultural inclusion through five key pillars - Participation, Community Facilities, Leadership & Development, Tourism & International Engagement and High Performance.
With more than $357 million already unlocked by football for legacy related projects, Football Australia CEO James Johnson acknowledged the significant role of Government and commercial partners since the inception of the Legacy ’23 Plan.
“We extend our appreciation to the Federal and State Governments, as well as our commercial partners for their invaluable support and investment in Legacy ’23. With their assistance we have elevated stadium facilities, established state-of-the-art infrastructure and driven the transformation of community clubs. These collaborative efforts have played a pivotal role in our journey,” said Johnson.
The continued growth in football participation rates along with the expected surge in demand - particularly in female football, has underlined the importance of prioritising community infrastructure capacity and capability as a long-term strategic objective for all states and territories, coupled with
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