New fund launched to support women and girls in football

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After the success of the CommBank Matildas' at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Commonwealth Bank and Football Australia are launching a fund to support women and girls in football. It aims to attract and retain 50,000 female participants, providing grants of up to $5000 for community clubs to support female participation in the sport.


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