Football United News

Strategy for Asia

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Football United were honoured to be part of the streetfootballworld Asian network members Development through Football conference held in Sydney in April. The network members shared their experiences and opened discussion for a joint strategy in the region.

Strong Women, Strong World

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Football United celebrated International Women's Day 2012 at Auburn Girls High School in Sydney, running workshops, a guest panel and, of course, a football tournament.

Harmony Day(s)

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The theme for Harmony Day 2012 was Sport. "Play, engage, inspire and recognises the important role and positive influence that sport has in our multicultural nation". It could almost have been written for Football United! We celebrated Harmony Day with a number of special activities in Fairfield, Blacktown and Liverpool, as well as the grand finale: the Sydney FC Harmony Day game.

South Australia Launch

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The Football United-UniSA (FUn-UniSA), "football for social development" program, was launched on Saturday 18 February in Elizabeth Downs. The launch has been a great opportunity for community members, agencies and organisations to come together and celebrate sport and social inclusion.

Showtime!

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Football United Digital Connections project wrapped up for 2011 with a high profile showcase event. Over 200 people squeezed into the Scientia Building at the University of NSW to view the Digital Connections Photo Gallery, watch Football United films and mingle with participants and special guests.