Open letter to the FA demanding a reversal of their ban. Open for signatures.

Please sign and share.

Thanks.

www.goaldiggersfootballclub.com/open-letter-...

It’s not football for all when a group of people are excluded.

Solidarity with our friends in the UK.

Trans women belong in women’s football.

The bans on trans women imposed by the FA and SFA in the UK this week are all about exclusion, not fairness. They are reactionary, unjustified, and go against the very ethos of inclusion previously championed by the FA in particular.

The US fascist regime continues its war against one of the most vulnerable groups in the community. #transphobia
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I wonder who may be responsible for this, Daily Mail?

“On our phones or in the stands, you and your abuse is not welcome,” Alex wrote.

“To my 🏳️‍🌈 community, you are loved and should always be safe in our sport.”
qnews.com.au/two-matildas...

Homophobia and transphobia have no place in football. Abuse is unacceptable. LGBTIQA+ players, administrators and fans all deserve better and must be able to be safe and respected, online and at the ground.

Around 90% of disabilities are invisible. These are physical, mental or neurological impairments that are not visible from the outside. Things like mental health conditions, diabetes, brain injury, cystic fibrosis, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

In an Australian context, 4.4 million people identify as having a disability. That’s almost 20% of the population.

A shoutout to high profile footballers like Matilda Mackenzie Arnold (hearing impairment) and US player Carson Pickett (limb difference), who have shown leadership through their actions and have challenged stigmas.

A huge shoutout to the many folks in football making our game inclusive from grassroots to the elite-the mighty World Champion Paramatildas, the Pararoos, Australian Powerchair Football, Blind Football, Deaf Football, and the many local initiatives, like the all abilities programs run by many clubs.

Today is International Day of People with Disability. This year’s theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.”

Today we’re marking World AIDS Day. We remember all those we’ve lost to AIDS-related illness. We celebrate how far we’ve come, the huge advances in treatment & prevention. It’s a day to continue the fight against HIV stigma. To commit to leaving no one behind. Together we’re defeating HIV.

Ours too!

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If today has raised difficult feelings for you, remember that you can get support.

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This year has seen a surge in transphobia, with trans people in football, and in sport more widely here and abroad, heavily targeted. Trans women have been vilified and harassed. We stand against attempts to use trans inclusion in sport as a wedge issue.

Today is also a call for cis people to educate themselves, amplify trans voices, advocate for inclusive policies and legislation, promote safer spaces, challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, support trans organisations and stand as an ally.

In honouring the memory of those lost we also honour the resilience & strength of the trans community.

Trans people are subject to disproportionately high rates of violence and discrimination, with trans people of colour even more impacted.

Today November 20, is Trans Day of Remembrance, a solemn day to honour the memory of those trans people who have lost their lives to or have been harmed by violence & systemic transphobia.

We're joining the conversation here to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community in football (soccer) & beyond. Pride Football Australia proudly represents LGBTQ community clubs across the nation - our member clubs include Melbourne Rovers, Sydney Rangers, the Flying Bats, Brisbane Inferno, & Perth Pride.