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25.01.2022 Know anyone in the Melbourne area keen to give blind football a go? Check out the details on the sessions run in Melbourne by Melbourne Blind Football Club

24.01.2022 Thanks to the team at Professional Footballers Australia for putting together a fantastic video on blind football (B1). The video features an interview with Dave Connolly and footage from an awareness session we ran with staff from the PFA, Football Victoria and Australian Paralympic Team back in March #abf4all Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Vision Australia

24.01.2022 The team did their country proud and put in a great effort over the weekend. Despite going down 9-0 and 6-0 to current 2nd places team in the world, it was a great learning experience for us which will only make the team better for the future. Well done to all the players and the coaching staff. A huge thanks goes to the English team for the wonderful hospitality and wishing them luck for the World championship in December.

24.01.2022 The second camp for the year for our national B1 blind football squad took place this weekend. A great effort by all involved, particularly our new additions to the squad Sharam and Trudy. Thanks to all the coaches and volunteers that supported the camp. Looking forward to another exciting year for the squad in 2020. Our focus now turns to our vision impaired futsal team that heads off to the UK in a months time. Stay tuned for updates and news on the team in the coming weeks...... #ausblindfootball Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Australian Paralympic Team IBSA Blind Football

21.01.2022 An exciting announcement to make on #WorldSightDay. Australian Blind Football has formalised a partnership with Football Victoria to work together to make football in Victoria truly inclusive of people who are blind or partially sighted of all ages, genders and abilities. We are looking forward to working with Football Victoria and we hope to make similar announcements with State Football Federations over the coming months. Check out the article which includes an audio file ...of the article created by our very own Brendan Spencer #abf4all #WSD2020 Football Federation Australia Football NSW Football West Football Queensland Football South Australia Football Tasmania Capital Football - Official Football Northern Territory Professional Footballers Australia Australian Paralympic Team Vision Australia Blind Sports Australia

21.01.2022 The 15 October is International White Cane Day. The mission of White Cane Day is to educate the world about blindness and how those with blindness and vision loss can live and work independently while giving back to their communities. Throughout October 2020 Australian Blind Football is raising awareness of blindness and vision loss in the community, and in this case the importance of the white cane. #whitecaneday #abf4all Professional Footballers Australia Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Football Victoria Football Queensland Football South Australia Football NSW Football Northern Territory Football West VisAbility Vision Australia Australian Paralympic Team

21.01.2022 Happy New year to one and all from the Australian Blind Football team. We are looking forward to bringing you more action in the year 2020! Would like to show a highlight from 2019, where ourVision Impaired team headed off to Europe for their tour of England.

21.01.2022 Our Vision Impaired Futsal squad is heading off to the UK for a two game series against England in just over a month. Please help by donating at the link below AND sharing to your networks. This will be a once in a lifetime experience for the team and any donations and support would be greatly appreciated :) #ausblindfootball Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Vision Australia Guide Dogs Australia Australian Football

20.01.2022 The squad played Birmingham FC yesterday in a close and physical encounter. Unfortunately, Australia lost 3-1, with Steve Obeid the only goal scorer. The squad now heads to St Georges Park today, with a training session scheduled in the afternoon. Thank you for all the support!

20.01.2022 Our next announcement on International Day of People with Disability is that Perth SC have come on board as a partner in Perth to provide #abf4all football sessions, with the aim of increasing grassroots participation in football by people who are blind or partially sighted, regardless of age, gender or ability. If you are interesting in being involved in blind football or partially sighted futsal/football in the West, as a participant or volunteer, enter your details at the ...following link: https://form.jotform.com/202222655484857 To find out more about the partnership in Perth have a read of the article below #tomorrowmaker Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Football West VisAbility IBSA Blind Football Australian Paralympic Team Professional Footballers Australia

20.01.2022 Tune in to this live zoom tomorrow night at 8.30pm Melbourne time to hear more about developments of blind football and partially sighted futsal in the Asia region #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Blind Sports Australia Vision Australia Football Australia Australian Paralympic Team FNR Sandybay Media

19.01.2022 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Vision Impaired Futsal (B2/B3) tour of England We are excited to announce the Australian squad for the upcoming Vision Impaired Futsal (B2/B3) tour of England in October 2019. The squad is as follows: ... Simon Briffa (Goalkeeper) - VIC Sean Brown - NSW Scott Dann - QLD Shaun Fitzpatrick - NSW Nick Haydardedeoglu - NSW Ryan Howell (Goalkeeper) - VIC Dion Kalogiros - NSW Mustafa Kemal Yuruk - NSW Steffan Nero - WA Steve Obeid - VIC Ethan Scaturchio - NSW Oscar Stubbs - NSW Michael Roski (Head Coach) - VIC Stephanie Taylor (Assistant Coach) - NSW Jason Stubbs (Team Manager) - NSW Note: Captain and Vice Captain will be named in the next couple of weeks with a separate announcement. The squad will play three warmup games before a two game series (plus a warmup match) against England. Congratulations to everyone :) #ausblindfootball #football4all (Photo description: A team photo in front of futsal goals at last weekends national camp) Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia IBSA Blind Football Vision Australia

19.01.2022 Our national blind football (B1) team are on the search for goalkeepers interested in trialling to be a member of our national squad in 2020. Interested goalkeepers must be able to make their own way to Melbourne on 21 and 22 March for a National Camp where trials will take place. Blind football is played by athletes who are totally blind, classified B1, with the goalkeeper being sighted. For more information on blind football and to discuss what we are looking for in a goalk...eeper please contact National Blind Football Coach Igor Negrao, [email protected] #ausblindfootball

18.01.2022 The day has arrived. Our Australian Vision Impaired Futsal (B2/B3) team headed off to England tonight for a 2 week tour of England, including a series against England. Wishing the team safe travels and all the best for the tour, we will be cheering you on from down under! Make sure you 'Like' our FB page for regular updates on the tour #ausvifutsal #football4all Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia IBSA Blind Football Vision Australia {Photo description: Photos of our Melbourne and Sydney players and staff before departing Australia}

18.01.2022 Check out these videos produced by Blind Sports Australia

18.01.2022 A fantastic video created by the Pararoos and our good friend, supporter and ally Benny Roche. What great support by Football Federation Australia, staff during these challenging times

18.01.2022 Thanks to Athos and Ed from FNR Football Nation Radio for having Dave Connolly on the show today. Check out the chat at the link below, which starts at around 29 minutes in. We are looking forward to Australian Blind Football becoming a regular feature on FNR #abf4all

17.01.2022 The squad is now in Manchester, England. Yesterday was a travel day along with getting settled into the accommodation. Most members of the squad had a early night to recover from the grueling travel. This morning, the squad is touring Etihad stadium and trying Blind tennis. This afternoon, they have a training session and a game tonight at 6pm local time against Merseyside VI FC.

16.01.2022 The team had a wonderful time during their stadium tour of Chelsea FC today, with our guide Matt who is from Melbourne! In the afternoon, the team was at the Australian High Commission for a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner,, Mr Matt Anderson. The team had a lovely afternoon tea and chatted about all things sports. It was a lovely feeling being in a building which was built with Australian materials, making it feel like a home away from home. @AustralianHighCommissionUK... The squad now has a free day tomorrow before their respective departures.

16.01.2022 Our FB page now has 1000 'likes', well done everyone Keep spreading the word #abf4all

16.01.2022 Thanks for your support throughout October as we aimed to raise awareness of blindness and vision loss in the community, and blind and partially sighted football. Our aim was to get the word out through the football community and to increase our audience and reach new participants and volunteers, which we have definitely achieved. Thanks to Rita and Jules Professional Footballers Australia in particular for their support during October and their continue to support behind th...e scenes. We have an exciting plan ahead to revive blind and partially sighted football in 2021 and to make stronger connections with the football community. An integral part of this is the launch of ABF4ALL. ABF4ALL, is a new initiative of Australian Blind Football, with the aim of increasing grassroots participation in football by people who are blind or partially sighted, regardless of age, gender or ability. We are already working away on formalising partnerships with state football federations, local football clubs and we will be working closely with state blind sport bodies to provide these participation opportunities in 2021 and beyond. We hope to have some exciting announcements to make over the coming weeks and months so 'like' our FB page to keep updated. So, if you are an existing participant (either at national squads or local programs) or a new participant or volunteer, please register at the link below so we can start planning for 2021: https://form.jotform.com/202222655484857 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. We hope you and your families are keeping safe, active and connected. Keep spreading the word and we are looking forward to 2021 #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Football Victoria BlindSports NSW Football Queensland Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Football West Football South Australia United Abilities Vision Australia Blind Sports Australia Australian Paralympic Team Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Football NSW Football Northern Territory John Moriarty Football {Image description: Australian Blind Football logo next to the letters ABF and the number 4 in green, and then the letters ALL in yellow}

16.01.2022 We are looking forward to ulitilising the facilities at Essendon in partnership with Australian Paralympic Team as part of our blind football (football 5-a-side) camps and matchdays in 2021. Stay tuned for more information to be released on this in the coming months #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Blind Sports Australia Football Australia Football Victoria South Melbourne FC IBSA Blind Football Vision Australia

16.01.2022 The Asian B1 Championships will kick off today in Pattaya, Thailand. Good luck to all the teams, we are hoping to join them at the next one in 2 years time. Check out all the action through the links below #blindfootball

16.01.2022 Check out this event organised by VisAbility for International Albinism Awareness Day

15.01.2022 Following on from the recent tweaks to our logo we have created individual logos for our Paralympic Football 5-a-side (blind football) and Partially Sighted Futsal national teams, check them out #ausblindfootball Blind Sports Australia Australian Paralympic Team Image description: ... The image has two logos. Both have the Australian Blind Football logo at the top, a yellow ball with a green mask in the centre in the shape of Australia with five white circles on the right-hand side in the pattern of the Southern Cross. Under the first logo are the words Partially Sighted Futsal and under the second logo are the words Paralympic Football 5-a-side.

14.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT We apologise for the delay in sending out the announcement of volunteer roles for Australian Blind Football in 2020. James Sardisco has come on board in the volunteer role of National Coordinator - Vision Impaired Futsal, congratulations and welcome aboard James. James's role will be to focus on the National Vision Impaired Futsal squad and related camps, championships and tours. Therefore, any queries regarding the National Vision Impaired Futsal squad and relat...ed activities please feel free to contact James at [email protected]. Other volunteer staff roles for the National Vision Impaired Futsal squad will be re-advertised in the coming weeks. Dave Connolly will continue with Australian Blind Football as National Coordinator - Blind Football. Igor Negrao and Pete Nowakowski will continue in the roles of Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively in 2020. The B1 squad has some exciting plans for 2020 so stay tuned for more news on this over the coming weeks. #ausblindfootball Blind Sports Australia Vision Australia Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria BlindSports NSW The Western Australian Blind Sports Federation Inc Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association United Abilities Blind Sports SA

14.01.2022 Australian Blind Football wants to get more women and girls with all levels of vision loss involved in football. IBSA Blind Football is developing womens blind football across the world, with the first world championships to be held next year in Nigeria. Australian Blind Football is for all ages, gender, abilities and levels of vision loss, whether you want to play locally or aspire to represent your country. If you are interested in getting involved in 2021 go to our website... or register directly through this link: https://form.jotform.com/202222655484857 https://ausblindfootball.com.au/play {Photo description: Australia's first female blind footballer, Shae Skinner, dribbling with the ball at a training session on the national teams tour to India in 2018}

14.01.2022 What better way to spend a Friday afternoon than by tuning into a chat we had with Sandybay Media about blind football and partially sighted futsal, featuring two of our national squad members Steve Obeid (Vic) and Nathan Letts (Qld). Thanks for having us on and we are looking forward to more opportunities to talk about blind and partially sighted football in Australia over the year ahead #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Football Victoria Football Federation Australia Football NSW Football West South Melbourne FC Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Vision Australia Perth SC Blind Sports Australia

13.01.2022 The first game of the England tour, the squad played Merseyside VI FC in a tough encounter losing 3-0. The boys conceded all three goals in the first half, with a much more consolidated performance in the second half. Congratulations to Shaun Fitzpatrick, Mustafa Kemal Yuruk and Ryan Harris on their debut.

13.01.2022 2021 brings new partnerships with Football clubs across the country with South Melbourne FC coming on board as our Melbourne partner to provide the ABF4ALL program, providing more opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted to play football. 'Like' the South Melbourne Blind and Partially Sighted Football page to keep up to date with plans for Melbourne sessions #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Football Victoria Blind Sports Australia Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Professional Footballers Australia Australian Paralympic Team

12.01.2022 Following the announcement yesterday about our partnership with South Melbourne FC below is a short video from the initial launch of the partnership at Lakeside Stadium #abf4all #tomorrowmaker Football Victoria Blind Sports Australia IBSA Blind Football Australian Paralympic Team

12.01.2022 A great initiative to raise awareness of issues for people in the community that arent given as much media coverage during COVID-19. Well done @RNIB and British Blind Sport

12.01.2022 Dave Connolly, National Coordinator - Blind Football, has been announced as a 2020 Tomorrow Maker by AMP Australia Tomorrow Fund. So, what will this grant do to further develop blind or partially sighted football in Australia? The project will focus on developing an online portal for coaches and football players across the country with resources and videos, an important piece of the puzzle to continue to develop and grow our sport. ... It will also allow Dave (once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted!) to travel to various locations across the country to build the capacity of mainstream football organisations and local football clubs to take a greater role in providing football opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted. It should be an exciting year ahead #tomorrowmaker #abf4all Want to know more about these awards, check out the link shared below. Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Football Victoria Football NSW Football Queensland Football South Australia Football West Football Tasmania Football Northern Territory John Moriarty Football Australian Paralympic Team Australian Football Professional Footballers Australia The Corner Flag FNR Football Nation Radio SBS The World Game IBSA Blind Football Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Vision Australia

12.01.2022 Melbourne Blind Football Club are searching for players to be part of a team entering Football Victoria All Abilities competition in 2020

11.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week 2020 so we wanted to send a big shout out to our numerous volunteers from across the country. Whether that be running a training session, setting up a pitch or the behind the scenes planning for our sport we wouldnt be able to do what we do without your generosity #thankyou

11.01.2022 Spread the word as Blind Sports Australia are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator who will lead projects that will aim to provide more opportunities for people who are blind for vision impaired across Australia to play sport, and in our case football #sport4all

11.01.2022 With some changes to the administration of Australian Blind Football we are advertising for volunteer roles for Australian Blind Football's national program in 2020. Volunteer roles for 2020 are as follows: National Coordinator - Blind Football... Main responsibilities include (but not limited to): Strategic development of blind football in Australia, managing relationships with partner organisations and organising international tours/tournaments and National Championships. National Coordinator - Vision Impaired Futsal Main responsibilities include (but not limited to): Strategic development of vision impaired futsal in Australia, managing relationships with partner organisations and organising international tours/tournaments and National Championships. National Coach - Blind Football Main responsibilities include (but not limited to): Selection of national blind football squads and coaching staff and coaching national team at national camps and international tournaments. National Coach - Vision Impaired Futsal Main responsibilities include (but not limited to): Selection of national vision impaired futsal squads and coaching staff and coaching national team at national camps and international tournaments. If you are interested in applying for any of the above listed roles, or you know someone who would be suitable, please ensure an email is sent to Matt Clayton, Executive Officer, Blind Sports Australia at [email protected] by no later than Sunday 10 November. Following this date all applications will be considered and successful applicants announced. For those applying, details to include in your email are: 1) Why do want to apply for this role? 2) What skills do you believe you bring to the role? 3) List relevent qualifications, experience 4) Any other relevant information Thank you #ausblindfootball Football Federation Australia Blind Sports Australia Australian Paralympic Team Vision Australia

11.01.2022 Fantastic news for the development of Paralympic (blind) football 5-a-side across the Commmonwealth. We are looking forward to working with Commonwealth Games Australia and other countries in the hope we can have blind football at future Commonwealth Games Blind Sports Australia IBSA Blind Football Football Federation Australia Australian Paralympic Team British Blind Sport

10.01.2022 Paris 2024 have released emoji's for the 2024 Paralympic Games, which includes a blind football emoji (or Football 5-a-side as it is known at the Paralympics). The Football 5-a-side emoji shows a male player wearing a blue strip, black kneepads, white shoes and a red blindfold. He has his arms out and he is about to kick a red ball with his right foot. We cant wait to start on our path to qualify for #Paris2024... Football Federation Australia Australian Paralympic Team

10.01.2022 Today at the home of blind football in Melbourne members of our national blind football squad, Amir, Andy, Brad and Brendan, showcased blind football to representatives of local football organisations. It was great to have representatives from Football Victoria, Australian Paralympic Team and Professional Footballers Australia attend the session and give blind football a try. What an amazing session. We are looking forward to working with them as we take the next steps with our national blind football program, and spread the word on our great game to the football community in Victoria and across Australia #football4all #ausblindfootball Blind Sports Australia Vision Australia Football Federation Australia IBSA Blind Football Socceroos NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

09.01.2022 The Squad played the Scorpions tonight in a much better performance, winning 3-1. Every player was instrumental in this win, with Dion, Scott and Mustafa finding the back of the net. Ryan Howell was fantastic between the sticks, making a number of key saves over the course of the game. The squad plays another trial match tomorrow before playing against England on Saturday and Sunday.

09.01.2022 Today, 8 October, is World Sight Day 2020. World Sight Day is the most important advocacy day in the eye health calendar. Access to sport can impact the lives of those with irreversible blindness or vision loss. Their participation in football showcases that people who are blind or partially sighted can continue to lead a full life eye health is not just about avoidable blindness. Australian Blind Football is doing our part on this day, and throughout October, to raise awa...reness of blindness and vision loss in the community. To find out more about World Sight Day check out the World Sight Day site: https://www.iapb.org/advocate/world-sight-day/ #HopeInSight #WSD2020 #WorldSightDay #abf4all {Image description: The first image is of the World Sight Day 2020 logo with the words '2020 World Sight Day' and braille for the letters W, S and D. The second image has the 2020 awareness phrase 'Hope in Sight' and with a photo of a young boy next to these words} Professional Footballers Australia Blind Sports Australia Football Federation Australia Australian Paralympic Team BlindSports NSW Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Blind Sports SA Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Football Victoria Football NSW Football West Football Queensland Football South Australia Vision Australia Guide Dogs Australia VisAbility

08.01.2022 Were looking forward to welcoming the Australia visually impaired futsal squad to play North west scorpions visually impaired futsal squad at Soccer 5s, Trafford Way, Stretford, Manchester M17 8DD - 6pm Wednesday 9th October. Everyones welcome to come and watch

08.01.2022 More big news following the IBSA World Games announcement. The inclusion of mens blind football, mens partially sighted futsal and womens blind football will provide a great opportunity to seek funding over the coming years to grow the game, and ultimately grow participation in blind and vision impaired football across Australia #ausblindfootball #football4all Football Federation Australia Vision Australia Australian Paralympic Team

07.01.2022 Fantastic news and a great Christmas present for our national blind football (B1) squad with the announcement of a grant from Professional Footballers Australia Footballers Trust to support the national blind football camps in 2021. We are extremely grateful for the support from the PFA and professional footballers during 2020 and we are looking forward to continuing to grow our relationship with the PFA, professional footballers and the Footballers Trust in 2021. Merry Christmas to all of our players, coaches, volunteers, family and friends. Have a safe festive season and we are looking forward to growing our game for all in 2021 #abf4all #tomorrowmaker

07.01.2022 Australian Blind Football is for all ages, genders, abilities and levels vision loss, whether you want to play locally or aspire to represent your country. If you are interested in getting involved in 2021 go to our website or register directly through this link #abf4all: https://form.jotform.com/202222655484857 https://ausblindfootball.com.au/play ... {Photo description: Photo 1 - blind and partially sighted children scoring a goal at the first grassroots program in Melbourne in 2015. Photo 2 - a group photo of all the players and staff who attended the first national camp at The Hanger, Tullamarine in 2018} Blind Sports Australia BlindSports NSW Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Blind Sports SA Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Professional Footballers Australia Australian Paralympic Team Vision Australia NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Guide Dogs Australia Guide Dogs Victoria Guide Dogs WA Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Guide Dogs SA.NT VisAbility

07.01.2022 Its going to be a high class competition of 5 a side (blind) football at Tokyo 2020. Read all about the teams that will be there vying for gold #tokyo2020

06.01.2022 Thanks to Football Victoria for having our B1 national camp as part of the Football for All Gala day next Saturday 7 September at Knox Regional Football Facility. If you are interested in coming along to support the team we will be there from 10am to 3pm #ausblindfootball #football4all Blind Sports Australia Vision Australia Guide Dogs Victoria Football Federation Australia

06.01.2022 Exciting news that the IBSA World Games will be back in 2023 with Birmingham confirmed to host the games #ausblindfootball

06.01.2022 Things have been pretty quiet here at ABF during lockdown but with restrictions starting to be lifted around the country what better time to look back 2 years to May 2018 for photos from our first ever national camp #ausblindfootball

06.01.2022 Fantastic video series for volunteers and coaches put together by the team at Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. Thanks for involving Australian Blind Football players and volunteers in the series. #sport4all

04.01.2022 Great performance by both teams Northwest Scorpions 1-4 Australia National Partially Sighted Squad in Manchester this evening. Great performance by the Australi...a Goalkeeper. Game played in amazing spirit. Next game tomorrow for Australia is V Birmingham visually impaired football squad 1 pm start at Sugden leisure centre Manchester. See more

03.01.2022 Fantastic to be part of Football Victoria All Abilities Gala day last year for one of our national blind football camps. Check out the video which has some of our blind footballers training #football4all #ausblindfootball Football Federation Australia Australian Paralympic Team Blind Sports Australia

03.01.2022 Do you love football and you are interested in getting involved in coaching or volunteering as part of the Australian Blind Football family? If so, Australian Blind Football wants YOU! If you are interested in getting involved in 2021 go to our website or register directly through this link: https://form.jotform.com/202222655484857 ... https://ausblindfootball.com.au/play We would love to have you part of our team. We are also close to having 1000 Likes for our FB pages, so make sure you share this message so we can make this fantastic milestone. Blind Sports Australia Vision Australia #abf4all