Football South Coast

Football South Coast’s Mental Health First Aid Community Officers project creates a network of accredited club representatives across the Illawarra’s football community. Participants will gain practical skills and confidence to recognise signs of mental health challenges, start supportive conversations, respond appropriately and connect people with professional help. Positioned within local clubs, the officers will make early assistance more accessible, challenge stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open conversations about wellbeing. The initiative extends Football South Coast’s community-led approach by giving clubs a clear, reliable point of contact for mental health concerns. Together, they will help shape football environments that are informed, welcoming and better prepared to respond when difficulties arise.