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Everyone’s Game SBS Learn Classroom Resource Years 5-8 Celebrating diversity through classroom activities inspired by the world game
“Football’s ultimate source
of strength is its fans, the
global football nation,
billions strong, who live and
breathe the game every
minute of their lives and
express through it a sense of
their belonging.”
The late, great Les Murray, aka ‘Mr Football’,
legendary SBS Football Commentator
How to Use this Resource
This resource is tailored to Years 5 to 8. It links to subjects including English, Civics and Citizenship,
Health and Physical Education and Mathematics (see page 40-41 for a full list of Australian
Curriculum links).
This resource is led by five key concepts; Celebrating Diversity, Belonging, Global Citizenship, Unity,
and Young People’s Perspectives.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is a true multicultural celebration that unites Australia’s - and the
world’s - diverse communities, forming a rich teaching and learning framework to explore cross-
curricula content.
Visit the online materials for this resource at sbs.com.au/learn
Please note for the purpose of this resource, the term football is also commonly referenced by
Australians as ‘soccer’.
Any questions about this resource? Contact sbslearn@sbs.com.au
SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia.
© 2019 Special Broadcasting Service Corporation
Title: Everyone’s Game
ISBN: 978-0-6485058-5-2
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Contents
04 Welcome message from SBS Chief
Football Host Lucy Zelic
05 Football Fever 101
17 The Home Game
30 The World Game ®
38 Further Resources and Activities
40 Australian Curriculum Links
42 Meet the Contributors
43 Contributing Organisations
3
Inspiring and Empowering
Welcome to our classroom resource to celebrate
diversity and women’s football.
In June 2019, all eyes will be on the Australian Women’s
national team, the Matildas as they represent Australia on the
world stage in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.
Everyone’s Game is the SBS education resource that brings
the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ right into your classroom to
celebrate Australia’s diversity, through the world game of
football. This resource can be celebrated by all – from your
avid football fans to beginners, and you can adapt and utilise
this resource to your own teaching style.
It goes without saying that football is in my blood, having
lived and breathed it since I can remember. Reporting from
Russia for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ last year was a
career highlight. I have always been a supporter of women’s
sport and I am a great fan of our incredible Matildas. That’s
why I’m excited to bring this resource to you in celebration
of the women’s tournament this year, as an extension of last
year’s FIFA World Cup 2018™ SBS school resource,
The Harmony Game.
Football is a sport like no other; simply because of its
ability to unite, to collectively condemn discrimination and
celebrate the wonderfully rich cultures, nationalities and
races that make up our world. It teaches us to have respect
for each other and such is the beauty of our sport that its
global reach has the power to cut through social, political
and economic divides.
This resource is designed for students in Years 5 to 8, and
can be adapted to suit many different classroom settings,
as it covers a range of subjects including English, History,
Geography, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences,
and Health and Physical Education. It also looks at concepts
such as teamwork, life skills and communication – all of
which football fosters, on and off the pitch, and which can be
applied straight to your classroom.
I hope you enjoy taking these lesson ideas to your students
and that these materials support you to bring on the
excitement of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.
Head to sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game
for more quizzes and videos.
Enjoy,
Lucy Zelic
SBS Chief Football Host
4
Football
Fever 101
An Introduction to the
FIFA Women’s World CupTM
Discover
About the host nation, France
History of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Australian teams heading to France
Explore
What is it like to go to school in France?
Who are Australia’s football stars?
The 24 competing nations
Reflect
Test your football knowledge with our quiz!
Head to SBS Learn for more classroom activities
5
The History of the Tournament
Background Reading:
The first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ took place in China in 1991, with 12 nations competing. The women’s game
proved popular from the beginning, with 65,000 spectators attending the very first final to see the United States
of America (USA) win the title. Since that time, the popularity of women’s football has increased, along with the
number of competitors. The women’s tournament expanded from 12 teams in 1991 to 24 teams in 2019. In fact,
the game is so popular that a total of 5,886,286 spectators have attended games across the tournament’s 28
year history.
(source: fifa.com)
Australia first attempted to qualify in 1991, but the team didn’t make it until 1995. Since this first appearance,
the Matildas have represented Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in seven consecutive tournaments,
including 2019. This is quite impressive, considering the number of countries that attempt to qualify every year.
The number of teams attempting to qualify has grown steadily. For 2019, 143 teams entered the play-offs – that’s
up from 134 hopeful teams for 2015.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is held every four years – one year after the FIFA World Cup™ men’s tournament.
Both the men’s and women’s tournaments are overseen by international football’s governing body, the
Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA for short. The first men’s tournament was held in 1930
and since 1998 has attracted a final field of 32 teams. That’s set to expand to 48 final teams in 2026.
In 2018, more than half the world’s population aged over four – or 3.5 billion people - tuned in to the watch the
FIFA World Cup™, which was broadcast live in 210 countries. In 2015, a record-breaking, more than 750 million
television viewers watched the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Canada. It will be exciting to see how many people
watch this year’s tournament!
Learn about the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ star players via this FIFA profile page:
fifa.com/womensworldcup/classic-players
Did you know?
• Matildas have actually made the quarter finals
in last three Women’s World Cup - 2015, 2011
and 2007.
Activities
• Describe what you think the FIFA Women’s
World Cup™ will be like 50 years from now. What
will have changed? Why? What will stay the
same? Why?
• The 2019 tournament will take place across nine
host cities in France. Research where they are
and the names of each stadium. Image: The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™ trophy
Photo credit: © FFA/Damian Briggs
6
The Matildas
The Australian Women’s National Team, the Matildas, will represent Australia in the
FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. As at May 2019, the team was ranked 6th on
the FIFA World Ranking Table.
Fast facts:
• The Australian women’s football team was established in 1978
• Matildas have actually made the quarter finals in last three Women’s World Cup - 2015, 2011 and 2007
• ●The Matildas made the quarter finals in the 2004 Olympics in Athens and 2016 in Rio
• ●The Matildas were beaten by New Zealand in the 1991 qualification round, meaning the team missed
out on qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ that year
• ●The Matildas were referred to as the Socceroos when they first played internationally
• ●Matildas’ striker Kyah Simon was the first-ever Aboriginal player, male or female, to score a goal at a
senior World Cup tournament.
Matildas Stars Past and Present
Cheryl Sam Kyah Bridgett Lydia Sandra
Salisbury Kerr Simon Starr Williams Brentnall
(Defender) (Forward) (Striker) (Defender) (Goalkeeper) (Midfield)
You can read about the Matildas squad, positions and matches by visiting:
matildas.com.au/teams
SBS will broadcast the opening match, all Matildas matches, quarter finals,
semi-finals and final live and free.
7
Photo Credit: Dorian Hurst on Unsplash
Learning About France
Photo Credit: Dorian Hurst on Unsplash
France is the host nation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™
Four fast facts
• Population 65,403,783 [March 2019 est.]
• Official language is French
• 135,382 Australians with French ancestry live in Australia [2016 Census]
• France is around 672,000 square kilometers in land size [FIFA}
In the spirit of Football for Good, a group of Football United youth and leaders travelled to Moscow, Russia in
June 2018 to attend the FIFA Foundation Festival™, joining over 300 players and leaders from more than 40
countries. Hear from one of the participants…
Case Study: Salman Khan, 17, NSW
“After going to Russia for FIFA Foundation Festival™, my
passion for football has grown enormously and I want
to be a soccer player in future. I have already started
training hard towards my goal. My goal is to sign a
professional contract with Western Sydney Wanderers
and pursue my career as a professional player for Real
Madrid”.
For Salman’s full interview and to read about him
representing Australia in the FIFA Foundation Festival™
at sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game
Image: Salman Khan
Photo credit: Football United
9
Class Activity
Getting to know France
An excellent source of information on France is the SBS Cultural Atlas: France.
culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/french-culture.
Using this and other quality references as a guide, complete the following tasks:
• Create a Venn diagram that shows the similarities and differences between France and Australia
• Make a two minute video that introduces your school to France and its culture
• Deliver an engaging presentation, including supporting slideshow, to teach your peers about one
of these aspects of French culture: population, languages spoken, religion, cuisine, etiquette,
communication or naming conventions
• Create an infographic that compares France to Australia. Include these things: population, languages
spoken, religion, cuisine and etiquette
• As a class, make a series of travel posters advertising France as a destination. Post these around your
school
• With a partner, write a quiz on France (history, culture, main cities, etc) and turn it into a Kahoot! for
your whole class to play.
Research
The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ will be played at nine different stadiums, each in a different
French city. These cities are: Paris, Lyon, Nice, Montpellier, Rennes, Le Havre, Valenciennes, Reims, and
Grenoble.
Plot the stadium locations onto a map of France. Explore each location and the distance between each
venue. What modes of transport might fans use to travel between stadiums?
Possible sources:
fifa.com/womensworldcup/destination
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup
10Football: Beautiful in any Language
Here is a list of football-related language in English and French:
Header Throw In Tackle Fould
En-tête Lance Tacle Faute
Offside Central forward Goalie Home goal
Hors-jeu Avant-centre Gardien de but But à domicile
Referee Kick Dribble Go
Arbitre Tire Drible Allez
Stop Faster Run Good
Arrête Plus vite Court Bien
Pass Bad Good luck
Passe Mauvais Bonne chance
Activities
• Play a game of five-a-side football where you and your teammates can only communicate using the
above French words. Alternative: coach a class of younger students on how to play five-a-side and
teach them the above French words. N.B. Use an online translate site to hear how the above French
words are pronounced.
• Create an animated video to teach others the above French football words.
Tune into SBS radio to hear all the pain and passion,
broadcast in multiple languages.
11Celebrate
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™ is a very • Singing the national anthem ‘La Marseillaise’.
exciting time for sports fans, and just like the • Jumping up and down chanting one of the following:
players, the spectators at games prepare
elaborate celebrations for when their team scores
a goal. These celebrations are often inspired
Those not jumping are not French
by the culture of their home country. For the
Men’s FIFA World Cup 2010™, the South African
fans used a traditional African instrument, the Qui ne saute pas n’est pas Français
vuvuzela, to show their support for their team.
The instrument was very noisy, described by
some as sounding like a swarm of angry bees,
and subsequently banned at the FIFA World
Go the Blues!
Cup Brazil 2014™. For that tournament, a new
instrument called the caxirola was designed– Allez les bleus!
it was a small plastic shaker with finger grips, not
nearly as loud as a vuvuzela but promising to
make a much more beautiful sound.
Come on! Yes!
There is no official instrument for the FIFA
Women’s World Cup France 2019™, however,
French fans celebrate in the following ways:
Allez! Oui!
Activity
Create your own celebratory instrument which reflects elements of you and your culture. Present a
drawing or model of your instrument to your class, describing how it could be used at the FIFA Women’s
World Cup™. Consider how loud the instrument will be - would it be as noisy as a vuvuzela?
Caxirola - Brazil 2014 Vuvuzela - South Africa 2010
12Case study: Triumphing gender stereotypes with skills
Hajra Khan, Captain of Pakistan’s Female National Football Team and the first Pakistani female football
player to try out for three professional German Bundesliga clubs spoke with UN Women.
“As a pioneer of women’s football in Pakistan, I’ve witnessed an increase in the participation of women
in sports. But female athletes still face scrutiny and stereotyping because of social norms which define
women as being fragile, less capable and passive. Sport has always been seen as a masculinised entity,
and therefore, women in Pakistan are perceived as intruding on male boundaries.
It’s not easy for women in Pakistan to pursue their dreams because of social pressures from people
around us. There’s still prejudice and resistance regarding women, not only in female football but in
various activities. Thankfully, I’ve had consistent support from family and friends ever since I started
playing sports as a child. It’s been a tough journey but I’ve fought stereotypes and broken any barriers
that came my way. I proved that a female in Pakistan, with hard work and determination, can achieve
more than any man has in this ‘male-dominated sport’ up until now.
In order for women to have true equality in sport, the media need to recognise women for their athletic
ability, not just their looks or personal life. Society also needs to move away from the social conditioning
of women into gender stereotyped roles and allow for young girls to choose their own path, especially if
that includes an interest in sports.”
Find out more about how UN Women is creating brighter futures for women and girls across the globe at
unwomen.org.au
Photo: UN Women/Atif Mansoor
13The FIFA Women’s World Cup Mascot France 2019™
™
Class Activities
• What is ettie™?
• Where does the name ettie™ come from?
• What is ettie™ wearing?
• Ettie’s slogan for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ is ‘Le moment de briller’.
Find out what this means in English. Why is this slogan a good choice for this tournament?
• Find out the names of the six previous FIFA Women’s World Cup™ mascots. For each mascot,
research its origins and using Canva.com (or a similar site) create a poster for each one to be
displayed in your school library.
Suggested resources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup_mascots
fifa.com/womensworldcup/organisation/mascot/
Now: Imagine you have been asked to submit a proposal for a new team name and mascot for the Matildas
football team. Work on your design in a small team. For example, your mascot might be a bilby with a platypus
head wearing a football jersey. Present your proposal to your class. Share your mascot and team name with the
Matildas by tweeting the team and the SBS Learn team #SBSLearn and #GoMatildas with a picture of
your creation.
SBS will broadcast the opening match, all Matildas matches, quarter finals,
semi-finals and final live and free.
14The 24 Competing Teams
Argentina Cameroon China PR Scotland Sweden
Australia Canada England South Africa Thailand
Brazil Chile France Spain USA
Germany Japan New Zealand Italy Korea Republic
Nigeria Jamaica Netherlands Norway
Source: fifa.com/womensworldcup/teams/
Activity
For each country, find out the following: main language/s spoken, the team’s name and star player/s,
and the highest the team has placed on the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ ladder.
For all the beautiful game has to offer, head to
theworldgame.sbs.com.au
15Quiz
To play this quiz in an interactive and fun way online, head to
sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game for our Kahoot quiz!
1. Has Australia ever won the FIFA Women’s World Cup™?
2. Has Australia ever hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup™?
3. What is the Australian Women’s World Cup team’s name?
4. Which country has won the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ the most times?
5. What is the country with the smallest population in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™?
6. What is the country with the largest population in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™?
7. How many countries in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ have English as their official language?
8. How many players per team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™?
9. Which country does Birgit Prinz play for?
10. Which of these countries has never won the FIFA World Cup™?
a) USA b) Norway c) Russia d) Japan
11. What is the biggest crowd ever for a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ game?
12. Which country became popular for its vuvuzelas?
13. Where was the very first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ held?
14. Which country did Mia Hamm play for?
15. Which player has scored the most FIFA Women’s World Cup™ goals in history?
a) Michelle Akers (USA) b) Marta (Brazil) c) Sun Wen (China) d) Sissi (Brazil)
11. 90,185 in Los Angeles, USA; 12. South Africa; 13. China; 14. United States of America; 15. B Marta (Brazil)
1.No; 2. No; 3. Matildas; 4. USA; 5. Jamaica; 6. China PR; 7. 2; 8. 11;; 9. Germany; 10. A. Russia;
Answers
16The Home
Game
Football in Australia
Discover
New perspectives on football
Football as a metaphor
Explore
Who is playing football in Australia, and why?
Who are some of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander footballers?
What skills can football teach, on and off the pitch?
Reflect
Examine different perspectives on who plays football, and why
Create presentations reflecting discoveries
17Football in Australia
Research
• ●When was the first official game of football played in Australia? (Men’s and/or women’s?)
• ●What is the name of football’s governing body in Australia?
• ●What is the name of Australia’s professional women’s football league? When was it established?
How many teams compete in the tournament?
• ●Who are some of the star Matildas players?
• ●What are some of the other names people use for football? For example soccer, the beautiful game,
etc. Why are those different names used?
Class
Discussion
As a class, brainstorm
all of the reasons why
children play football.
Consider children
from a wide range of
contexts.
Photo credit: Football United
Case Study: Dalin Koro, 17, NSW
“What inspired me to play football was seeing almost all the boys in my village in Iraq, including my
brother, playing football. I used to go and play along, and practiced kicking the ball around. I always
asked to play with them, but they wouldn’t let me. I think this is what inspired me to play football as many
people were laughing at me and told them that I wanted to play. They always used to say “football is not
for girls; it is only for boys”. Football is for girls too.”
Dalin was able to start playing football in Sydney as a member of Football United, a ‘football for good’
organisation featured on pages 34-35.
For Dalin’s full interview and to read about her representing Football United and Australia in the FIFA
Foundation Festival™ at sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game
18Female Footballers
Did you know?
• ●Football is now one of the top team sports played by girls and women in Australia
• ●141,500 girls and women play the game regularly, nationally
• ●The Matildas are currently a record 6th in the world
Females on the pitch
Girls play football for different reasons at different ages – the reasons given are consistent across most players,
include wanting to:
• ●Have fun • ●Feel like they are improving
• ●Socialise with friends in an active environment • ●Experience challenge
• ●Keep fit and healthy • ●Build confidence
Positive and relatable role models
Young women need female role models to show them their potential in sport, life and achieving success across
different spheres. Seeing confidence, leadership and accomplishment in other women helps young females
develop these qualities.
Did you know?
As a class, brainstorm all of the inspiring female sporting role models you know, identifying their sports
played, country of origin, culture, and language/s spoken.
19Kyah Simon
Matildas Player (Striker)
What is your most memorable moment on the field?
I definitely have to say my debut game. It was 2008 and I was 16. It
was against the US, who were number 1 in the world at the time. I just
remember it being torrential rain, the game got delayed and there was
massive puddles of water on the field. I could never forget my first game
representing the Matildas.
What qualities define a great striker?
Being clinical and effective in the front third makes a great striker. There’s
different ways you can be effective whether it’s dribbling, taking a player on
one-on-one, your shooting technique, your assisting technique crosses or
your heading technique. Great vision, great runs in behind and a bit of flair
and confidence…all that makes a great striker.
Do you have any superstitions before you take the field?
I used to be really big on superstitions. But I’ve kind of gone away from
them in my older age – being 27, you know, so old (laughs). So no, I don’t
have any superstitions. Listening to music or having pasta the day before a
game? But I don’t really look at them as superstitions. They are just habits
for me.
How does the National Women’s Soccer League in the Photo credit: Nike
United States compare to Australia’s W-League?
The National Women’s Soccer League in the US is probably the most competitive league in the world, in terms
of the competition level and intensity, week in week out. You never know who is going to get on top of who that
weekend and who’s going to beat who. The biggest thing is the intensity and speed of the games.
What has coping with challenges like injuries in your sport taught you about your resilience
on and off the field?
I’ve had my fair share of injuries. My first set-back was when I broke my leg at age 15. The most important thing
I learned was resilience. If things happen and you deviate from your ideal plan, things will be ok. Pick yourself
up and stay positive, even though you are going to have tough days. Remember there is light at the end of the
tunnel and there is a bigger picture. And if you can, use small goals and visions to help you focus on getting
back on track. That’s something that’s really kept me in the right mind frame, building my game mentally as
much as physically. The challenge is to stay mentally focused and refreshed and positive.
What have the Kyah Simon Football Clinics taught you about these amazing young girls
and the effect the sport has in Australia?
The motivation behind the clinics was to create an all-girls environment where female footballers could come
and share common goals. For me, it’s about mentoring. It’s an opportunity to converse with young female
footballers who aspire to play for the Matildas, and to share my experiences with them. Everyone has to start
somewhere and every current Matilda was in their shoes once. The key messages I try to drive through my
clinics are self-belief and self-confidence. That’s lacking in girls nowadays and hopefully by being a strong
positive role model, I can remind them that we are all human and encourage them to follow their dreams.
For the full interview with Kyah and to Read more about Kyah at SBS’s
read from more Matildas players, visit The World Game
sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game theworldgame.sbs.com.au
20Football as a Metaphor
Football can:
• Develop life skills such as confidence, leadership qualities, and team spirit
• Challenge social and cultural norms, and gender stereotypes
• Bring people together regardless of class, race, gender, sexuality or nationality
• Provide a platform to share information about health issues, women’s rights, discrimination and other
important topics
• Help people who have migrated to Australia connect with their community and other communities.
Life and Leadership Skills
• ●Mentality of a winner Commitment, encouragement of others, resilience when behind, high energy,
constant motivation
• ●Emotional stability For example, maintain concentration despite making mistakes, and listen to the
coach’s instructions
• ●Personality & presence Act as a role model, coach and teacher, and take responsibility for one’s self and
the team
• ●Game intelligence Make good decisions quickly under pressure, with and without the ball
• ●Body & ball control Keep control of the ball in all situations through good technique.
Source - Football United: footballunited.org.au
21Activity
Create a poster for your local football club that celebrates the life skills that football nurtures in
young players.
Discussion
Football can develop these skills: can your class think of other activities that also develop these skills, for
example creative arts activities?
Discuss some of the positions in football and the skills needed to be good in that position. Ask the
participants to discuss the following questions:
• What are the skills that a goalkeeper (protects the net) needs?
• What are the skills a striker (someone who scores goals) needs?
• What would happen if the team were made up entirely of goalkeepers?
• What would it be like if everyone in society was the same or had the same skills?
• What would happen if someone was placed in a position or role they were not used to?
Explain that not everyone can be a goalkeeper and not everyone can be a striker – we all have
strengths and weaknesses, and different skills. To contribute to society effectively, we work together to
complement one another’s abilities.
Source - Creating Chances creatingchances.org.au
22Get Involved
Whether you’re wanting to play, coach, referee or spectate, there is a role for everyone in
the world game.
Did you know there are over 2,200 football clubs in Australia? Regardless of age, gender or ability there is
definitely a team out there for you or a friend. Football can be played all year round in Australia, with various
summer, winter, outdoor and indoor competitions available.
Participant Football Programs
ALDI MiniRoos – Kick-Off
ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off is an introductory football program
designed for new players aged 4-9 years. The program teaches
children fundamental skills in a fun, engaging, and inclusive
environment. All participants receive an ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off
participant pack which contains a boot bag, football, shin guards
and water bottle as well as a sticker pack.
Register at miniroos.com.au
ALDI MiniRoos – For Girls
For Girls Kick-Off programs are tailored to young female players to provide an alternative playing option to
mixed football. There is also a growing network of For Girls leagues across Australia which provides girls with the
opportunity to play in female-only teams.
Register at miniroos.com.au
ALDI MiniRoos – Club
ALDI MiniRoos Club Football provides opportunities for boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 to join a local
team and play small-sided games. Clubs provide coaching sessions and organise matches against local teams
where the aim is to teach skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Smaller fields, modified rules and fewer
players allow a more enjoyable game with more opportunities to touch the ball and score goals.
Register at miniroos.com.au
Club Football – Junior/Youth
There are over 2,200 local football clubs across Australia catering for boys and girls of all abilities and cultures.
Register at playfootball.com.au
School Football Programs
Sporting Schools
Football Federation Australia, in partnership with the Hyundai A-league and Westfield W-League Clubs offers a
Sporting Schools Football Program to all primary and secondary schools in Australia.
Sporting Schools Football Programs are delivered to introduce boys and girls to football. The program content is
based on the ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off program and is designed to develop fundamental skills of the game, and
introduce fun game-based activities to participants.
Register at sportingschools.gov.au/sports/football-federation-australia
23Players of All Abilities
Photo credit: Football United
Football is an inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, race,
gender or ability.
In Australia, each state body has a recognised program for players with additional needs. A prime example
is Football4All, established by Football NSW in 2008. Football4All further develops the football programs of
Football NSW for footballers living with a disability, and creates a support network for volunteers, coaches,
parents and players involved.
The vision of the Pararoos, Australia’s all abilities representative team is “to play the best in the world, beat the
best in the world and be an inspiration to almost one million Australians with similar disabilities.”
This July, the Pararoos will compete at the 2019 IFCPF* World Championship in Seville, Spain, securing their spot
after finishing second at the 2018 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship held in IR Iran in November 2018.
The team has been pooled in Group C and will be playing alongside hosts Spain, defending champions Ukraine,
and one of South America’s representatives, Argentina. Cheer them on!
*International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football.
To read more about the Pararoos visit pararoos.com.au
SBS Radio will broadcast in seven languages including Mandarin, French, Japanese
and Italian, more than any other FIFA World Cup™ broadcaster.
24Chris Pyne:
Vice-Captain of the Pararoos, and Primary School teacher
“I started playing football when I was four because
my friends were doing it. I loved it as soon as I started.
That’s what made the journey back so long*. I was out
of the game for years. I was told that I couldn’t play
again because it wasn’t a safe sport for athletes with a
disability. Having a disability made things tougher than
they were before, but by no means impossible. As soon
as I could get on the pitch again, I did. Then I found out
about the Pararoos and have never stopped since.
Football is a real community. It’s important for young
people, especially in this modern world, to not only be
active but to feel a part of something. Football for my
fellow Pararoos and I is friendship, drive, motivation. Our
teammates are our family.
I’ve had many mentors throughout my career; coaches,
fellow players and opposition players. But as far as
having a mentor, I believe that a mentor is someone
you look to for guidance and advice. I always look to
my teammates, and listen to their stories, their travels
through sport, the highs and the lows and that inspires me.
People always say their most memorable moment is
scoring this goal or that. But when you are a defender
that is hard. The moment that is most memorable was
against Ireland. I saw the play building from the left and
the ball was eventually passed to a striker just outside
the area. I lined this bloke up and put everything I had
into that challenge, so did the Irishman, to clash was
a pure 50/50 challenge, I remember rebounding off
him like I’d run into a parked car, and him doing the
same off me. We both looked up at each other and
gave a little acknowledging smile to congratulate
each other on the challenge.
My advice to younger players, or those interested in the
sport, is just do it – you will not regret it. If it’s wanting to
be the next Pararoo, Socceroo or Matilda, or just to meet
some new friends and have a kick. Football is the best
thing I’ve ever done in my life.
Resilience is like a muscle, if you do not build it up then it
won’t grow. Constantly challenge yourself, because you’d
be surprised what you are capable of. I’m not talking just
sport, in life, in what you do day to day. Always strive to
be better at things than you are right now.”
*As a child, Chris fell while bushwalking and was told he
Photo credit: Ben Coonan would never walk again.
25Indigenous Football Icons and Community Leaders
John Moriarty AM
John Moriarty began his football career with South Australian
First Division team Port Thistle, moving on to Port Adelaide,
and to Adelaide Croatia for a summer season, before playing
for Adelaide Juventus. He represented South Australia 17
times, was the first Indigenous football player ever selected to
represent Australia and in 2015 was inducted into the Football
Federation Australia Hall of Fame. John co-founded John
Moriarty Football in 2012 to bring children together through
sport, promoting good health and wellbeing in some of
Australia’s most remote communities.
Born in Borroloola near the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern
Territory, John was taken from his mother at the age of four and
brought up in a number of boys’ homes in Sydney and Adelaide
under the then government’s assimilation policy.
This motivated a lifelong commitment to advocacy for
Aboriginal equality, reconciliation and cultural preservation.
Today, a full member of the Yanyuwa people of his birthplace
and belonging ceremonially to the Rainbow Snake and
Kangaroo Dreaming, John has held senior and executive
positions in Departments of Aboriginal Affairs at both Federal
and State government levels.
You can read more about John
Moriarty’s achievements, awards
and appointments by visiting
jmf.org.au
26 Photo credit: Wayne Quilliam Photography 26Dr. Charles Perkins AO, 1936 - 2000
Dr. Charles Nelson Perkins was born in Alice Springs, Wales. The group of about 30 students travelled
sometime in 1936 at ‘The Bungalow’ – a ‘native from region to region, shining a light on the rampant
institution’ where his mother worked caring for discrimination that existed for Aboriginal people at
children. His mother was an Arrernte woman, and that time, for example the right to use public spaces,
his father a Kalkadoon man. At age 10, he was sent such as cinemas and swimming pools. This tour took
with his mother’s permission to attend St Francis its inspiration from the US civil rights movement
House – an institution that schooled Aboriginal boys and became known as the Freedom Ride, creating
in Adelaide. After training as an apprentice fitter and awareness and momentum among the Australian
turner, he was recognised for his athletic talents. public. Racism was brought to the nation’s attention,
which led to the successful 1967 referendum to
On the football pitch, he found his capabilities not
include Aboriginal people in the Australian Census.
only made him the equal of, but superior to, the other
Perkins became recognised as a leader and vocal
players in the team. He eventually progressed to play
representative for the discrimination of Indigenous
for the English football club, Everton FC. Following
people.
his return to Australia, he played with the Adelaide
Croatian and Pan-Hellenic clubs. Throughout his life, Dr Perkins played many significant
roles in public and private life, contributing to the
In 1965, Perkins sought to bring about attention on
advancement of action in Indigenous affairs. He is
the state of Aboriginal affairs in Australia. During his
remembered fondly as a trailblazer in the cause of his
time at the University of Sydney, he contributed to
people, and as a legend of Australian football.
the formation of Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA)
and spearheaded a movement for a group to tour in Charles Perkins biography contributed
a bus around remote towns in western New South by Rachel Perkins.
Activity
Research the achievements of John Moriarty AM or Dr Charles Perkins AO, both as football players and
in their other life’s work (using the research in this booklet to get you started). Create a three minute class
presentation reflecting your discoveries.
Research
Can you find other notable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander footballers?
27Football Pathways
Launched in 2015, John Moriarty Football (JMF)
Scholarship Program is a unique pathway for
Did you know? outstanding athletes from Indigenous communities
to study and pursue their football aspirations at some
of Australia’s most prestigious schools. Students are
supported with regular travel back to their community,
Did you know about the many football pathways and ongoing tutoring and mentorship to support and
available in Australia? improve their education outcomes.
Shadeene Evans
Shadeene (Shay) joined JMF’s grassroots program in her home community of Borroloola, Northern Territory,
at age 10. She was scouted three years later by the former Australian national women’s coach Alen Stajcic,
and subsequently secured a place in Year 8 at Westfields Sports High School in Fairfield, NSW, thanks to the
JMF Scholarship Program. Now in Year 12, she’s an exceptional sporting talent who has been awarded for
both academic and athletic achievement. She secured a place at the NSW Institute of Sport in 2016-2018, was
awarded Most Valuable Player at the Pacific School Games tournament in 2017, and played against Thailand for
the Young Matildas in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tournament in 2018.
In November 2018, Shay signed a Scholarship contract for W-League champions, Sydney FC. She has also been
included in the Football Federation Australia’s newly established Future Matildas elite training program. She is
the first Borroloola footballer selected to play for Australia since John Moriarty, 55 years ago. And like John, she
is already inspiring the next generation of young athletes in her community.
Shadeene and John Moriarty at her debut with Young Shadeene with her Sydney host family sister, Gracie
Matildas against Thailand in March 2018. Photos: John Moriarty Football
Research
Using an online map, find Borroloola. How far is Borroloola from your school? What distance in
kilometres did Shay travel to attend Westfields Sports High School in Fairfield, NSW? What different
modes of transport might she have used for her journey?
28John Moriarty Football is a skills mastery program for 6-16 year olds that uses sport to develop talent
and positive change, improve school attendance and achieve resilient, healthier outcomes in remote
Indigenous communities.
Now in its seventh year, John Moriarty Football is delivered 5-6 days per week to more than 100 primary
and secondary school children, with equal participation among boys and girls. The pilot program
was established in Borroloola and Robinson River, Northern Territory, with plans to expand to 18 new
communities in NT, NSW and Qld.
John Moriarty Football grassroots program in Borroloola, Northern Territory
Photo credit: Wayne Quilliam Photography
29The World
Game ®
Football Around the Globe
Discover
Grassroots football for everyone
Sport for Good programs
Explore
Why is football played across the world?
Can you design your own jersey?
Who in your class speaks another language?
Reflect
Mathematics activity
Further classroom ideas
30Football Around the World
Photo credit: Football United
There are 270 million people around the world playing football in over 200 countries.
Source: 2006 FIFA survey (approximate numbers)
As one of the most recognised sports in the world, football can be played anywhere, anytime, with minimal
equipment. Whether you call it football or soccer, everyone knows what you are referring to.
Did you know?
In 2015 more than 750 million worldwide people watched the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Canada. In
2019, FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopes that over a billion will watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup
France 2019™. You can be one of them by watching the final live, free and in high-definition on SBS.
31Global Community Project
Activity: How can we use the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ to celebrate our
global community?
Discover:
• Why football is called the World Game® (the different countries, cultures, languages of the host
nation – France – and the participating nations)
• The passion people of the world have for football
• The role that football plays in bringing nations together
• The good that football does in communities around the globe.
Create:
• An event that brings together the school and wider community to celebrate football and
multiculturalism. For example, you may wish to hold an outdoor cinema event watching a replay of
a match or final, a school hall sleepover watching one of the Australian teams play, or a community
BBQ and mini tournament held with teams representing the cultures in your local community.
Share:
• Your photos and highlights of the event with SBS using the hashtag #SBSLearn
Get Involved
Does your class love football? Do you care about people and their communities? Anyone can get involved in
Sport for Good (more info on these programs on page 34). The class can research some of the organisations
mentions in this resource, and check out their volunteering opportunities or other ways to be involved.
32Design Your Own Jersey
Activity
Design a personalised jersey representing your identity and culture. Your design might also include your
beliefs, passions, and hobbies. This jersey will show the world who you are, so keep this in mind when you
decide on your colours, symbols and written text. Share your final, beautifully presented jersey design
with your school community as part of a ‘My Jersey Is Me’ gallery.
Before you begin, consider these points:
• ●Begin by identifying qualities and characteristics that make us different from one another with respect
to culture, heritage and our interests, and appreciate that there is beauty in diversity. It is important to
recognise that diversity extends to all areas of society including within our community, our household,
on the sports field, at work and at school.
• ●Recognise and respect the fact that people are different in many ways and that these differences are
a good thing. Understand that everyone has something to offer. Imagine how boring it would be if we
were all alike and there were no differences among us to make each person unique. There would not
be much progress if everyone on the team had the same skill or same position. Rather, diverse skills
and strengths create a vibrant and effective team.
• ●Designing shirts to represent cultural backgrounds or deeper meanings appears throughout different
sports codes. An example from a group of young players is below. This design incorporated a rainbow
for Australia’s multicultural heritage, and green and gold for Australia.
Source: footballunited.org.au
Image credit: T Birouste, Football United
33Sport for Social Change
Sport for Social Change
Travel anywhere in the world and you’ll see kids kicking footballs, rag balls or even rocks. The ‘magic’ of football
is unquestionable. But the power of sport goes well beyond the football pitch, and is universally recognised for
its immense potential to create positive social change, for individuals and communities.
Sport for Good across the world
Internationally, Sport for Good programs are referred to as Sport for Social Change (S4SC) or sometimes Sport
for Development and Peace (S4DP). S4SC is an area where the positive power of sport is harnessed to address
social issues, or achieve sustainable development goals. Now well into its second decade, there are hundreds
of community-based organisations across the globe fostering positive social change through sports-infused
community-based programs.
Read more: theguardian.com/sustainable-business/sport-development-football-effect-social-change
Football United
Based at the University of New South Wales, Football United is one of the leading football for good
organisations internationally, and Australia’s oldest S4SC organisation. The organisation promotes social
inclusion and life skills through football (see page 36).
FIFA Foundation Festival™
In 2018, six Football United representatives were invited to represent Football United and Australia at the FIFA
Foundation Festival™, celebrating the power of Football for Social Change. They joined 300 players and leaders
from more than 40 countries for a week of Football for Good workshops and cultural presentations. They also
enjoyed a football tournament in Red Square and were lucky enough to attend a FIFA World Cup™ match
between Russia and Spain.
Meet four of the Football United
participants who were part in the
FIFA Foundation Festival™ at
sbs.com.au/learn/everyones-game
Photo caption: The four participants in Russia with Craig Foster,
SBS Chief Football Host. (L-R): Dalin Koro, Anita Lealaiauloto,
Craig Foster, Noor Hanteia, and Salman Khan.
Photo: Football United
34SALT Academy, Cambodia
Sports and Leadership Training (SALT) Academy in Cambodia has four main programs, each helping children
of varying ages and in different situations. It has a special program to help girls, who in Cambodia do not
traditionally have as much access to education as boys.
saltacademy.wordpress.com
Street League
Street League works across the United Kingdom (UK) to help participants find alternative pathways to education
and job/skills training. Street League works in partnership with major English Premier League clubs such as
Arsenal, Liverpool FC, Manchester United and Manchester City.
streetleague.co.uk/our-programmes
Peres Center, Israel
The Peres Center works in more than 20 disadvantaged communities throughout Israel and the Palestinian
territory, using football for good programs to promote peace among young people and families. One program
brings together young Israelis and Palestinians for sport training, peace education and mutual language
learning.
streetfootballworld.org/network-member/peres-center-peace
Tiempo de Juego, Colombia
Fundación Tiempo de Juego uses football to promote positive values and provide education opportunities to
youth in several cities in Colombia. It runs programs aimed to develop youth leadership, promote health and
provide job training.
tiempodejuego.org
Find out more! Streetfootballworld is a global network of organisations working to
create social change through football: streetfootballworld.org
To read about how UNSW’s Football United creates chances for young
Australians through the magic of football, see page 42.
35Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Football
Australia is one of the most • ●Increase resilience, particularly for girls: Sport has psychological and
culturally diverse countries emotional benefits.
in the world and its culturally
and linguistically diverse • ●Improve pro-social behaviour: Includes engagement with school and
(CALD) population in particular community through volunteering and leadership programs in primary and
has long been a source of secondary school.
exceptional football players. • ●Reduce peer problems: Improve peer relationships and reduce racial
Football United, a group bullying.
based at the University of
• ●Improve cross-cultural relationships: Reduce cultural tension and conflict
New South Wales, found
as the inclusive programs bring together children and youth from various
their Football For Good
backgrounds.
programs benefit multicultural
communities and new • ●Improve health and well-being: Enhance engagement with physical activity
migrants in the following for children and youth who have limited access to sport, thus impacting
ways: health and wellbeing
Photo: UN Women/Karin Schermbrucker
Case Study: Girls kick violence with Grassroot Soccer
On a windy afternoon in Khayelitsha, 100 girls play soccer on a concrete pitch. Along the sidelines, 20
Grassroot Soccer Caring Coaches cheer the girls on as they guide the ball between the makeshift goals.
Khayelitsha is the largest informal township in Cape Town, South Africa. The girls, aged 10-14, live against
a backdrop of poverty, high rates of HIV/AIDS and limited social infrastructure.
Grassroot Soccer South Africa is a not-for-profit organisation, supported by UN Women. It uses the
power of football to educate, inspire and empower young people to stop the spread of HIV. Along
with athletic training, girls are mentored by slightly older peer coaches on preventing HIV and gender-
based violence. Caring Coaches share their own personal stories at the start of the program and, over
the course of 11 weeks, encourage participants to open up, face their own challenges, and imagine the
possibility of a future outside of the township.
Yamkela Nqweniso, 14, was born and raised in Khayelitsha. After graduating from Grassroot Soccer’s
SKILLZ Street program last year, she began volunteering and is now a dedicated member of the
Grassroot Soccer SKILLZ Street team. “When I am around the Grassroot Soccer centre, I am safe,” she
says.
Find out more about how UN Women is creating brighter futures for women and girls across the globe at
unwomen.org.au
36Goal!
Activity
List all the names of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ competing nations; the official language
spoken in this country; and the word for GOAL in this language.
The below examples have been started for you to complete the missing information. Extend the activity
by completing the same for other community languages spoken in your school, even if those nations are
not represented in the competition.
But! Gol!
Country: France Country: Brazil
Official language spoken: French Official language spoken: Portuguese
Goal!: But! Goal!: Gol!
! !
Country: Italy Country: Korea Republlic
Official language spoken: Italian Official language spoken: Korean
Goal!: Goal!:
37Further Resources and Activities
Activity: How will we get to France?
Prior Knowledge Transport
Class discussions, or homework before lesson: Discuss: What are the different transport options for
your country?
• What do we know about travelling overseas?
Transport cost: Students then find out the cost of
• What processes are involved? transport throughout their overseas holiday.
• Brainstorm the ways that math can be used • What transport will be used? Bus/car/train etc.
when planning a trip somewhere.
• Will a rental car be used?
Find a game • What is the total cost of transport? (Record in
log book)
Have students research which game(s) they would
like to watch – is there a particular team they
follow? In which city/stadium does it occur? What
Transport distances: Students then need to fill out a
are the costs for a ticket?
table in their log books detailing the distances that
Suggest that students begin to record costing they will be travelling with their transport. Students
details in a ‘Log Book’ so that they can keep track can use online maps or other similar programs to
of spending, if a limit or allowance has been set. research the distances between locations that they
will travel.
Flights and Accommodation Extension: Use total distance travelled to calculate
a cost for petrol, given the regional prices.
Have students explore online options of booking
accommodation, comparing prices and processes
involved with this section. Consider insurance, and Extension
negotiate benefits like included meals.
You contact a travel company who offers you
• What is the best location to stay? How many further discounts off your holiday if you complete
nights will they book for? your booking through them. Figure out what the
total discount for your trip to the game would be
Flights: Students use the Internet to research the for each option. Work out the answers and verify
cost of flights from Australia to chosen destination. using a calculator.
• What airline carrier will you use? • 15% off all flights and accommodation
• How will you fly? Economy? Business? • 30% off accommodation
What is affordable?
• 30% off all game tickets
• What is the best deal you can get?
Finally, explain what the most cost-effective trip
• When is the best time to fly? to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™ would be,
• What is the total cost of the flights? and how much the total would be if you booked
through this agent.
38Taking Football Further in the Classroom Mathematics:
Below is a series of activities to help your students • ●Statistics – find how many times each country
dig deeper into this resource. These activities can has won the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and
be used as they are, or modified to suit students in graph the results.
Years 5 to 8.
• ●Look at the salaries of the players and graph
them from lowest to highest. Add up the total.
English:
• ●How much do the top players earn on average,
• ●Write a first-person fictional narrative that in total. What’s the mean, median and mode
captures what it feels like to play for the salary?
Matildas for the very first time. (Tip: Search for
player interviews online – can you incorporate • ●How many loaves of bread could a particular
the players’ feelings and experiences into your player buy with one year’s salary in their
piece?) country?
• ●Write a persuasive speech arguing for Australia
to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Geography:
• ●Watch the movie Bend it Like Beckham and • ●Write a report comparing TWO of the countries
write an essay about the role that football can that participate in the FIFA Women’s World
play in bringing people together. Cup™ - language, GDP, culture, climate,
topography, religion, capital city demographics.
• ●Read one of the following football-themed
novels and write a review for Goodreads:
Digital Technologies:
1. ○ The Penalty by Mal Peet
• ●Create a football-based game in Minecraft,
2. ○ Keeper by Mal Peet Roblox, Gamemaker, or your preferred game-
making program.
3. ○ Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman
Health and Physical Education (HPE):
• ●Research the training diets of players, and write Football Fever Teacher Resource
a recipe that meets these diets.
The Football Fever Teacher Resource is
• ●Research the training schedules of players. designed for students in Grades 3 to 6, and
linked to the English, Mathematics, Art and
• ●Compare the diet/fitness plans of an elite HPE Learning Areas of the Australian Education
football player to the average Australian. Curriculum. Each unit is themed with football
and is designed to innovatively assist teachers
• ●Football Slalom.
to meet the Australian cross-curriculum priority
• ●Football reimagined - design a new way to play. regarding Asia, providing primary school
children the opportunity to learn more about
• ●Research FIFA Women’s World Cup™ player Australia’s relationship with Asia and football.
stats. Who can:
1. Run the fastest? Register at
playfootball.com.au/schools
2. Kick hardest or furthest?
3. Throw the ball the furthest
4. Drop kick or header the ball the furthest?
5. Juggle football with feet, knees, head or
chest for the longest?
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