Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has unveiled its latest report, Footballers’ Trust: Five Years of Player Impact, which details the work of its charitable arm, the Footballers’ Trust.

Since its inception in 2019, the Trust has contributed $500,000 to 24 charities, human rights organisations, inclusion initiatives, and football programs across Australia and internationally.

The report highlights key initiatives championed by players, including:

  • Investment in Indigenous participation through John Moriarty Football and the Australian Indigenous Football Championships;
  • Support for Australian Blind Football, Transplant Australia Football Club and the Pararoos and Paramatildas to reduce costs for athletes attending national training camps and international tournaments;
  • Annual support for the Pride Cup, promoting LGBTI+ inclusion in the A-Leagues;
  • Supporting anti-racism education in football and in schools through Reflect Forward;
  • Contributions to Australian Sports Brain Bank to enable research into the impact of concussion on footballers;
  • The Socceroos’ support for humanitarian causes; and
  • $50,000 in support funding for the Afghanistan Women’s National Team, providing vital wellbeing and career support to players.

Click here to read the Report

PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch praised the players’ ongoing commitment to driving positive change through the Trust.

“Through the Footballers’ Trust players have a platform to make a real impact off the pitch during their careers,” Busch said.

“This report showcases their support for a range of charities and community programs that have delivered positive social outcomes across Australia and internationally.

“We’re proud of the impact the players have had through the Trust over the past five years but there is much more to be done. Our long-term objective is expanding the Trust to make it the most impactful charity in Australian sport.”

Socceroos captain and PFA Executive Member Mat Ryan emphasised the significance of the Trust’s work.

“As players, we have a unique opportunity to give back, and the Footballers’ Trust ensures we can so in a meaningful way,” Ryan said.

“The impact of the Trust reflects the players’ commitment to ensuring that our influence extends well beyond what we do on the pitch and supports our collective efforts as PFA members to ensure Australian football is a force for good.”