Footscray United Rangers Football Club
Overview
In 2022, we started our first All Abilities soccer team for all kids in the outer western suburbs with disability. This team is for all kids, no matter what they can or cannot do. Kids with autism, cerebral palsy, and other challenges can join.
In 2022 we established the western suburbs first ever All Abilities soccer team. All Abilities refers to providing opportunities for all children regardless of their mental, intellectual, physical or social capabilities. This program is suitable for children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy and many other disabilities.
In 2025, our program is offered completely free of charge by our incredibly generous sponsor, myAutonomy. myAutonomy provide outstanding NDIS plan management services for many Australian children and Adults with disability. We encourage everyone whom requires plan management to do so with myAutonomy, you can visit their website for more details here: Better NDIS Plan Management | Australia - myAutonomy (myautonomy.com.au).
The club are also so grateful for the support of Bendigo Bank Seddon, helping us to secure a grant through Inner West Community Enterprises that allowed us to purchase equipment we need in the format of goals, balls and cones for training.
OUR ALL ABILITIES SENIOR PROGRAM
In 2025 we are excited to announce the beginning of our All Abilities Senior Football Program!
Our All Abilities Senior Football program is for individuals aged 14 and over, for individuals with a social, intellectual or physical disability. The program will involve weekly training, and bi-weekly games against other All Abilities football squads throughout Victoria as per Football Victoria's All Abilities Senior division.
All Abilities Senior Football programs allow for 7 participants per team on the pitch at the same time, and have reduced time formats to ensure that all players regardless of their fitness capabilities can participate in games. All full list of the playing requirements for Senior Adult players are located here: AA League Landing Page | Football Victoria
About
Our All Abilities open training session is provided for children under 14 years of age. The program is held every Saturday from 10am, for children with disabilities or particularly new to football. This program is free!
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Nathan Mc Lean (Vice-President) on 0415461845 or via email on nathanstephenmclean@gmail.com.