This weekend, from April 11th to 13th, marks the Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) Round, a themed round dedicated to promoting mental health awareness in the VAFA community. For over five
The VAFA congratulates the 15 football clubs and the VAFA Umpires Association who have been recognised by the AFL as signatories to the Women & Girls Community Football Charter over
Over 150 leaders from VAFA clubs, including captains, coaches and committee members, attended a The Real Stakes information session focused on addressing the rising harm from online sports gambling. The
On March 17th, the VAFA hosted a Coach Induction workshop at Elsternwick Park, in partnership with AFL Victoria. This session provided a valuable opportunity for both new and experienced coaches
The Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program is officially underway for 2025, with the VAFA’s TYF-themed round scheduled for the weekend of April 11-13. This annual initiative continues to grow, bringing
Three of Australia’s largest community football leagues have joined forces to address online gambling-related harm in sport, as research reveals alarming rates of gambling behaviour among young players[1]. The Victorian
The VAFA is thrilled to announce that six leaders from across our competition have been selected to participate in AFL Victoria’s ‘Lead Your Way’ Program in 2025. Selection for Lead
On Saturday, the VAFA community came together at the Holmesglen Conference Centre in Chadstone for the 2025 VAFA Club Conference. The event provided an excellent platform for VAFA clubs to
Introducing The Real Stakes – a gambling harm reduction program The Real Stakes is a community footy program developed by the community for community footy – we aim to tackle
