Life Without Barriers Integrated Football
COMMUNITY CLUB INCLUSION
TEAM BASED PARTICIPATION
PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELL BEING
All abilities football in WA has its origins in 2008/09 where several Perth Football League clubs identified a need for players with an intellectual disability who love the game of footy.
The program was launched as Integrated Football.
Integrated Football grew and evolved from Come-N-Try Days to facilitating a yearly football competition with players part of local Perth Football League clubs.
Today, the program retains its participation and development origins but has a strong competitive element where players can strive and have the same opportunities as abled footballers. Players play the same game, format and season as AFL footballers.
Since 2015, WA has selected a State Team and participated in the AFL National Inclusion Carnival.
Integrated Football provides participants the same physical, mental and social benefits as those who are not intellectually disabled. We believe it offers many benefits to the individuals, their families and non-disabled athletes. The value of this inclusive environment is explored in terms of the connection they provide among and between individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families and the surrounding community.
We are committed to ensuring all people in football can participate safely in all forms of the game, and feel welcome in the team and club environment. We work with clubs and stakeholders to deliver welcoming and accessible venues and facilities for all participants.
Integrated Football - Perth Football League
Our History
In 2011, the Perth Football League (formally Western Australian Amateur Football League) established a football competition within its grading structure - Integrated Football. Teams play 12 qualifying rounds, finals and vie for the premiership each season.
Our Clubs
Click here to get details of clubs competiing: Fremantle CBC, Coolbinia, Curtin Uni Wesley, High Wycombe, Kingsway, Kelmscott, Mandurah, North Beach, Ocean Ridge, Swan Districts, Warnbro Swans, Wembley and Willetton