The Power of Her program - aimed at empowering girls and women in sport - will see local sporting clubs and organisations across South Australia share in $9.1 million in funding.
The funding - the largest in the program's history - will support the delivery of safe, accessible spaces, programs and equipment that encourage female participation in sport.
The Power of Her was originally launched to ensure the legacy of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued, helping to grow a more inclusive sporting landscape for girls and women across the state.
Reflecting the continued growth of girls’ and women’s football (soccer), this funding round will provide more than $6.1 million to support 18 football clubs across South Australia.
Other sports to benefit from the program include golf, surfing, tennis, netball, basketball and Australian Rules football.
The support will be felt statewide, with 65 per cent of infrastructure stream recipients located in greater metropolitan and regional areas.
Organisations and projects funded include:
- Football SA – $2.47m to construct a new football facility including FIFA Certified Synthetic Pitch, unisex changerooms, kitchen, coaches’ boxes, storage and four multipurpose courts at Tenison Woods College, Mount Gambier.
- Renmark Olympic Soccer Club – $1.195m to build new four unisex changerooms and amenities, umpires’ room, clubroom, kitchen and canteen at Renmark Olympic Soccer Club, Renmark.
- Adelaide Hills Dressage Club – $83,100 to construct three new Olympic sized dressage arenas at Strathalbyn Polo & Recreation Grounds, Strathalbyn.
- Walkerville Football Club – $11,900 to establish a senior women’s team in 2026.
Football SA CEO Michael Carter said 42 clubs had been directly impacted by the program.
"The Power of Her fund has demonstrated a great commitment to the growth of women and girls in sport and in particular football," Mr Carter said.
This funding rounds out the State Government’s $18 million commitment to ensure the Matildas’ history-making FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign will leave a lasting impact in South Australia.
The full list of grant recipients is available here.
