At our inaugural meeting on 20 March 2017, we agreed to six key objectives with implementation timeframes from 'immediate' to long-term. They are:
1. Pursue representation at the FFA Congress;
2. Develop a model for a Second Division to be implemented by the earliest in the 2018-2019 season, with a timeline and plan for its full integration with the A-League including eventual promotion and relegation;
3. Investigate opportunities for reductions to operating costs and increases to revenue and revenue streams to ensure financial viability while reducing the cost of junior participation at this level;
4. Review and propose changes to the finance model and competition structure to unlock revenue streams and ensure compensation for players it develops is fair and readily secured;
5. Build relationships at national, state and local levels in respect of facilities, sponsorship, grants and commercial opportunities; and
6. Facilitate knowledge-sharing among its members through networking and sharing of information.
May 2018
In February/March 2018, we conducted national consultations with our member clubs via a national 'roadshow'. The report arising from the national consultation was finalised and published here in May 2018 and provided to FFA and the state-based member federations. You can also read the media release associated with the report at our News page here.
