THE PULSE — 3 July 2026
VAFA Player Assistance Program: Supporting Our Community On and Off the Field At the VAFA, we understand that life extends well beyond football. While our players, coaches and umpires dedicate countless hours
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Tackle Your Feelings kicks off strong in 2026
The Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program has officially launched for the 2026 VAFA season, continuing as a key initiative supporting mental health and wellbeing across the competition. With the VAFA’s
VAFA Leaders Selected for AFL Victoria’s 2026 Lead Your Way Program
The VAFA is pleased to confirm that three leaders from across our competition have been selected to participate in AFL Victoria’s ‘Lead Your Way’ Program in 2026. Over the past two years, ten leaders from the
VAFA celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
On International Women’s Day 2026, the VAFA proudly celebrates the extraordinary contribution of women across our Association. As the home of the largest women’s Australian Rules football competition in the
VAFA jumpers shared across the Pacific
The VAFA is delighted to donate our backstock of ‘clash jumpers’ to the AFL’s South Pacific team, where they will be used to good effect across the Pacific region in
Significant Grant Success for VAFA Clubs in 2025
VAFA Clubs have once again demonstrated well-built engagements with major funding and revenue generating programs in 2025, resulting in more than $218,000 circulating back into the community. Engaging with three major initiatives, the TAC
Tackle Your Feelings 2025 season wrap
The 2025 season marked another outstanding year for the Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program across the VAFA community, with over 920 players and coaches taking part in workshops designed to
VAFA & NextGen Unite continue to strengthen community connection
The VAFA is proud to continue its partnership with Next Gen Unite (NGU) in 2025, supporting a community-driven initiative with a strong vision to strengthen connections and address key issues
VAFA Celebrates 2025 Coaches, Volunteer, and Trainer of the Year at Awards Night
At the recent VAFA Awards Night, the community came together to celebrate the contributions of exceptional coaches and volunteers, presenting the Carruthers Executive Community Coach of the Year (Men’s and
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