Anthony Albanese will on Saturday reveal the Play Our Way program, which will transform playing infrastructure for women.
calls from football figures including Matildas captain Sam Kerr
The government media release does not specify the funding is for soccer, meaning it may disappoint football figures who argue the sport has been underfunded by governments for decades. “Sport is a great unifier and a great teacher – it brings communities together, it teaches us about teamwork and resilience and the joy of shared success. We want women and girls everywhere in Australia to have the facilities and the support to choose a sport they love,” he said.Albanese and Sport Minister Anika Wells went onto the pitch at recent Matildas matches and the prime minister attended their, after which Kerr issued a plea for an immediate funding boost for her sport.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and FIFA president Gianni Infantino pose for photos with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 winner’s trophy at Parliament House on Wednesday.Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised $250 million for community sports earlier in the week.
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