What's on: 2026 Female Football Week activations
The 2026 Female Football Week kicks off this week.
Female Football Week is a national initiative where Football West and other Member Federations join Football Australia to recognise the contributions of women and girls in football.
Female Football Week runs until 17 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations.
EVENT DETAILS (all times WST)
Thursday 7 May
Mentoring for Referees Webinar
Join FIFA match officials Lara Lee and Paula Orlandi as they share their journeys and discuss how mentoring has supported their development.
Tom Finch from the Australian Sports Commission will also join us to talk about creating safe and inclusive spaces for women and girls in officiating.
Also, hear from Football NSW’s Chloe Holmes as she shares why she became a referee and the strong sense of community she has found through officiating.
This is a valuable webinar for anyone interested in mentoring and supporting football officials.
Time: 5pm
The Female Mentoring Program is a key initiative of the Federal Government’s Play Our Way Grant, supporting the recruitment and retention of female football officials across Australia
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Friday 8 May
Women in Football Breakfast
A celebration of female football, featuring a networking breakfast and panel Q&A at Sam Kerr Football Centre.
During the Women in Football Breakfast, we will announce the Female Football Week Award Winners.
This acknowledges:
- Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Referee of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Community Champion of the Year
This is an invite-only event
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Saturday 9 May
Kalgoorlie Girls Day Out
To celebrate Female Football Week, Football West will host a FREE Regional Girls Day Out at Oasis Playing Fields. This is a ‘come-and-try’ style event open to all girls and gender-diverse children aged 6-16.
Time: 9.30-11.30am
There is no need to register. Just turn up and enjoy.
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Wednesday 13 May
Ask Me Almost Anything Webinar
As part of Female Football Week, join the team behind the CommBank Matildas for an Ask Me Almost Anything webinar session.
Hear from Emily Husband, Ben Roche, Alicia Edge, and Briana Harvey as they share insights from inside the Australia National Women’s Team’s environment.
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
This webinar series is proudly supported by CommBank
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Friday 15 May
Albany Girls Day Out
To celebrate the Belt Up Regional Festival of Football and Female Football Week, Football West will host a FREE Regional Girls Day Out at Retravision Stadium, Albany.
TIME: 4-6pm
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Saturday 16 May
Albany Regional Women in Football Breakfast
Bringing together women and male supporters of the female game to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the growth of the female game.
TIME: 7-9am