Three Fleurieu sporting organisations will share in $9.1 million in infrastructure grants aimed at empowering girls and women in sport.

A total of 41 clubs have been funded through The Power of Her Infrastructure and Participation Program, marking the largest funding round in the program’s history.

The funding will support the delivery of safe, accessible spaces, programs and equipment that encourage female participation and meet the current and future needs of South Australian girls and women.

The Power of Her was originally launched to ensure the legacy of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, helping to grow a more inclusive sporting landscape for girls and women across the state.

Other sports supported through the program include golf, surfing, tennis, netball, basketball and Australian Rules football.

Reflecting the continued growth of girls’ and women’s football (soccer), this funding round will provide more than $6.1 million to support 18 football clubs across South Australia, including Port Elliot’s Southern Breakers.

Alexandrina Council has been granted $1,070,000 to construct two new female changerooms and refurbish two existing changerooms at Port Elliot Oval. 

In other grants, Myponga Memorial Community Centre gets $332,700 to construct new female changerooms and amenities and the Adelaide Hills Dressage Club won $83,100 to construct three new Olympic-sized dressage arenas at Strathalbyn Polo & Recreation Grounds.

Michael Carter, CEO of Football SA, says the Power of Her fund has demonstrated a great commitment to the growth of women and girls in sport and in particular Football. 

“The investment has unlocked millions of dollars in funding from Local Government, educational institutions and clubs.”

The benefits will be felt statewide, with 65 per cent of infrastructure stream recipients located in greater metropolitan and regional areas.