Last weekend saw the Burdekin FC Women's teams honoured with the annual 'Ladies Day' event—a fantastic event for a fantastic cause, raising thousands of dollars to fund the upcoming season for the women’s sides.
Events like these are crucial beyond the financial aspect. For a substantial period in history, sports were largely male-dominated. Events like these help to dismantle that outdated concept.
They’re about showing real support for women in the sport—and sport as a whole. It’s about making it clear that women belong in these arenas, and that their role is just as important as anyone else’s in keeping a club alive and thriving.
That’s the great thing about football, and sport more broadly: it’s for everyone. No matter who you are or where you come from, there’s a place for you here.
Inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the foundation that keeps clubs like Burdekin FC strong and connected.