FIDA - Football Integration Development Association

30/04/2026

We’ve been invited to take part in a special exhibition game as part of the Pat Cronin Foundation Round.

We’d love to see as many people there as possible to help showcase FIDA and the incredible impact our community has, while also supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation and the important work they do raising awareness around respect and safety.

We encourage everyone to get down, get involved, and help shine a light on both FIDA and Pat Cronin Foundation.
Thank you to Pat Cronin Foundation for the opportunity, we’re proud to be involved!

Join us at the Lower Plenty Football & Netball Club (Park Lane Montmorency) on Saturday morning (2 May) as 3AW's Darren James broadcasts his ever popular Saturday morning show live from 6.00am to 12.00pm to help to promote the Pat Cronin Foundation Round.

The canteen will be open with bacon and egg rolls and barista made coffees for sale. Pat Cronin Foundation merchandise will also be available to purchase.

There will be an exhibition match of the Lower Plenty Bears FIDA Football Club versus a FIDA All Star team from 10.00am - to see a FIDA match played will melt your hearts.

Pat Cronin Foundation Ambassador Matthew 'Richo' Richardson will be at the ground between 10.00am and 11.00am so come along and say hello to Richo - he might even pose for a selfie with you.

Skipper the Owl is also tipped to make a special appearance.

Hope to see you there.

14/04/2026

What an incredible day at our 2026 Season Launch 🎉

A huge thank you to all those involved in making the day a big success! Thank you to Williamstown FIDA FC for hosting. Thank you to InLife Independent Living and Studiotech Australia for the support.

A big congratulations to all players who participated in the game, with the FIDA InLife Local Legends taking the Footy4Everyone Cup in a great game against the Studiotech Australia Parliamentary Owls.

And thank you to our Parliamentary Members who came along to both play in the game and support the day!

Here's to an exciting 2026 season ahead!

13/04/2026

A huge thank you to the Monash Demons for hosting our first InLife Tackle Free Carnival by FIDA for 2026 on the 29th of March.

Well done to all involved in the day, players, supporters and volunteers alike. The canteen was a big hit also!

It is wonderful having such a supportive partner in InLife Independent Living including all their fantastic volunteers attending the event also.

We look forward to our next InLife Tackle Free Carnival by FIDA on the 24th of May, we are hoping to share the next event within other club zones into the future, the next group of clubs will receive an email with details regarding hosting.

12/04/2026

The InLife Independent Living Local Legends V the Studiotech Australia Parliamentary Owls.

Results:
FIDA scored: 59
OWLS scored: 48

11/04/2026

One more sleep to the Footy4Everyone Cup - the FIDA 2026 Season Launch!

The InLife Independent Living Local Legends V the Studiotech Australia Parliamentary Owls.

Sunday 12 April, kick off at 11am at Fearon Reserve Williamstown - be there!!!

AFL AFL Victoria

11/04/2026

For anyone travelling by train to the Footy4Everyone Cup FIDA Season Launch on Sunday 12 April, bus replacement is happening for the Werribee and Williamstown lines from North Melbourne. There's information on the PTV website - see below. Best to allow some extra time.

https://transport.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information/article/werribee-and-williamstown-lines-buses-replace-trains-from-8-30pm-friday-10-april-to-last-service-tuesday-14-april-2026

09/04/2026

This Sunday 12 April is the day! The Footy4Everyone Cup!

The inaugural Footy4Everyone Cup marks the 2026 FIDA Season launch. This big game sees representatives from the Parliament of Victoria - the Owls - play Local Legends from FIDA clubs who show week in, week out, on and off the field, the FIDA spirit and what FIDA means.

Come along to cheer on your Victorian state MPs and the FIDA players for what will be a wonderful day and a great game!

The Footy4Everyone Cup is at Fearon Reserve, Williamstown, The game kicks-off at 11am and will finish at 12.30pm with presentations to follow.

InLife Independent Living Studiotech Australia Melissa Horne MP Brad Battin MP Steve McGhie MP John Mullahy MP Richard Welch MP Belinda Wilson MP Matt Fregon MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell - Northern Victoria Region MLC

09/04/2026

08/04/2026

Announcing the umpires for the FIDA 2026 Season Launch Footy4Everyone Cup on Sunday 12 April! Mark Gibson KC and David Dodson.

We are very honoured to have Mark Gibson KC umpiring the game. Mark is a Life Member of FIDA and has umpired many games in many competitions for many years.

David Dodson a seasoned and well-respected FIDA umpire. David is also President of the Cranbourne All Abilities Football Club

AFL AFL Victoria

07/04/2026

ROUND 2 – RUPERTSWOOD ⚪️🔴

🕐 Game 1 – 1:45PM
Bendigo Suns v Kyneton Tigers

🕒 Game 2 – 3:20PM
Rupo v Sunbury

📍 Meet at Harry Trott Oval – 11:15AM
🚌 Bus leaving at 11:30AM

07/04/2026

Final player announcements for the FIDA Season Launch 2026 Footy4Everyone Cup - playing for the FIDA InLife Independent Living Local Legends.

From the Ringwood Spiders All-Abilities Sports Club Terry Markoulakis. Terry has played for the Ringwood Spiders since 2022. His passion and enthusiasm for FIDA football and dedication to the club makes him an important part of the Spiders community.

From the Fountain Gate JFC - The Gators FIDA club Lachie Hickox. Lachie is a wonderful young man who plays his football in the true spirit of FIDA, fully embracing enjoyment, inclusion and participation. He is a true sportsman who is well regarded by his teammates, opposition players and clubs. He genuinely loves his footy and is looking forward to participating in this exciting event, supporting FIDA and the broader inclusion community.

From the Lower Plenty Bears FIDA Football Club Nathan Soccio. Nathan is one of 10 founding members of the Lower Plenty Bears FIDA team started in 2013. He loves the game and loves the camaraderie with his team mates. The crowd goes crazy when Nathan kicks a goal.

AFL AFL Victoria