A New Era for AFL:
Play Your Way
Welcome to Maple’s groundbreaking partnership with the AFL, dedicated to transforming Australia’s favourite sport into its most inclusive. Over the next three years, we’re amplifying accessibility, fostering community engagement, advancing inclusivity education, supporting inclusive match formats and building awareness about the diverse and inclusive forms of the game you can play. Join us in driving this change.
AFL ABLE WITH MAPLE
AFL DEAF
Join us in the exciting world of AFL Deaf, where we are supporting a game that’s tailored for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Together, we’re spreading support for a version of Australian Football that’s inclusive and engaging for everyone. Our focus? Developing communication cues to enhance player and umpire interactions, making the game accessible and enjoyable for all.Â
AFL BLIND
Get ready to tackle AFL Blind, where vision impairment meets the thrill of the game! Imagine playing indoors, using your ears to track down a specially designed ball that beeps as it rolls. And when it’s time to aim for the goal, goal umpires shake their rattles to guide you. Maple’s teaming up with the AFL to make sure more Aussies can experience the fun. Keen to join in on the action?Â
AFL WHEELCHAIR
Introducing AFL Wheelchair, where inclusive fun meets competitive football for players of all abilities! Picture two teams of five wheelchair-bound players battling it out on an indoor court, with the excitement of goals at each end. And here’s the best part: Maple’s rolling in with over 100 brand-new wheelchairs to ensure everyone can join the game.Â
INCLUSIVE CLUBS
Maple is teaming up with the AFL to ensure everyone can enjoy the thrill of footy! Our Club Education Program will welcome everyone, offering a fun and inclusive experience for all. With resources specially crafted for families, coaches, and coordinators, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Ready to join the fun? Nominate your club today.
GET INVOLVED
Game Day Buddy Program
Maple’s AFL Game Day Buddy Program is designed to revolutionise the game day experience by creating an accessible, enjoyable, and supportive outing for every attendee. You can sign up to be a Buddy or the receiver of support Find out more and sign up to be an AFL Game Day Buddy or a Game Day Participant.Â
Marvel Stadium Game Day
Maple is proud to be hosting a series of interactive inclusion activities at a handful of AFL Games throughout the 2024 seasons, all designed around the different inclusive forms of AFL. To make sure you get a chance to be involved and be one of the first to experience the Maple AFL Activation, click before and register your interest.
Support Coordinator Experiences
Maple is excited to show our support and appreciation to all those who dedicate their careers to supporting people with disabilities. Join us at one of our Support Coordinator Networking Events where you will learn more about this groundbreaking partnership, network with others, and enjoy a day at the footy, on us.Â
OUR IMPACT BY 2026
100 WHEELCHAIRS
Supplied to enhance accessibility and participation in AFL for individuals in mobility limitations
1000 GAME DAY BUDDY ATTENDEE'S
Opening up opportunities for AFL fanatics to attend games with designated Game Day Buddies.
UMPIRE EDUCATION
Trained and accredited the entire Umpire Workforce across Australia in inclusive forms of AFL.
1000 AFL CLUBS
Trained, educated, and provided opportunities for inclusive forms across Australia
AUSTRALIA'S MOST INCLUSIVE VENUE
Marvel Stadium to be transformed and formally recognised as Australia's Most Inclusive Venue
1 MILLION PEOPLE AWARENESS
Enable all attendees to AFL Games at Marvel Stadium the opportunity to experience inclusive forms of the AFL.
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FROM GAME DAY TO EVERYDAY
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