Surrey Park Junior Football Club is proud to announce that we have officially completed the AFL Women & Girls Charter, joining 11 other clubs committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive football environment for women and girls.
We congratulate our fellow clubs—Ashburton, Glen Iris, North Brunswick, Parade St Damian’s, St Mary’s, and Warrandyte—who have also recently completed the charter. Alongside Brunswick, Fitzroy, Heidelberg, Kew Rovers, Macleod, and the YJFL Umpires, Surrey Park now proudly stands as one of 12 chartered clubs within the YJFL community.
The Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a shared commitment across Community Football Leagues, Clubs, and Umpire Groups to champion and support women and girls in football. It sets clear expectations for clubs like ours to lead with four core principles:
- Opportunity – Ensuring pathways for women and girls to participate and progress in football
- Visibility – Raising the profile of women and girls in our sport
- Access – Providing inclusive and equitable access to facilities, resources, and programs
- Investment – Committing resources to support and grow women and girls football
At Surrey Park, we are proud to stand alongside these clubs, shaping a stronger, safer, and more inclusive future for all women and girls in our football community. Together, we are leading the way.