Narrabeen FC named Football NSW Club Changer of the Month

Football NSW has named Manly Warringah Football Association’s (MWFA) Narrabeen FC as its Club Changer of the Month for March.

Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development Program which aims to protect and enhance clubs to make them stronger and more resilient while planning for long-term viability and success.

Narrabeen FC President, Rocky Giles, paid tribute to the Club’s long-running focus on inclusivity, growth and development as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.

“One of the club’s long-standing goals has been to create a Women’s Premier League (WPL) team and this year, that vision has become a reality,” he said.

“By establishing a WPL team, Narrabeen FC has ensured that all players now have access to the same pathways for growth and success.

“Football Australia’s Club Changer has helped us establish a clear vision for the future and put us on track for long-term success as a club.”

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MWFA CEO, Vicki Halpin, was delighted to see Clubs progressing by engaging with the national Club Development Program.

“Narrabeen utilised their Club Changer Action Plan in 2024 to support an increase in female participation and they are now seeing the benefits in 2025,” said Halpin.

“In July 2024, Football NSW ran a Club Changer workshop at the MWFA offices and it’s fantastic to see that nine MWFA clubs have now gained their accreditation.”

The Narrabeen Club now boast over 400 registered female players, growing from 22 women’s teams in 2022 to 29 in 2025.

Football NSW’s Program Manager of Club Development, Trevor Huxley, was pleased to acknowledge the deserving Club.

“Narrabeen Football Club are going from strength to strength in the female football space and being awarded Club Changer of the month is testament to all their hard work,” he said.

Interested Clubs can direct Club Changer enquires to trevorh@footballnsw.com.au or visit the Football NSW Club Changer webpage.