Where next for women in sport in Australia?

The success of the World Cup has sparked conversations about the legacy and future of the game. Football Australia is aiming to welcome 43,000 players to the sport by 2027, but advocates say there needs to be a better understanding of the needs of female athletes.

KEY POINTS

• As part of its Legacy '23 plan, governing body Football Australia has set targets to build upon the opportunity of hosting a Women's World Cup.
• Federal and state government funding of $357,446,000 has been set aside for legacy-related projects.
• Lifting from the current level of 26 per cent female participation to gender parity means welcoming more than 43 thousand new players to the game over the next five years.