[UPDATE Fri 12th Apr]

We have now surpassed $60,000 in donations and hit the 20% milestone towards saving our Canberra United team. And this is with just 508 donations so far - we currently have 5563 signatories on this petition, and if each of you were able to donate just $11 today, that would literally DOUBLE our current amount! 

Please donate now if you are able to - and if not, please share our facebook and Instagram pages with your networks, and give us a follow on TikTok, too! 

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On Wednesday 10th April, Greens MLA Laura Nuttal tabled this petition in the Legislative Assembly in support of saving the Canberra United team, and gave an excellent speech. Minister for Sport and Women, Yvette Berry, responded - you can see the full recording here. 

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Senator David Pocock has thrown his support behind the Save Canberra United campaign, and we love to see it! 

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Save Canberra United working group member Sue Read has been all over the media this week, talking about our campaign and also discussing the disparity in investment of our women's teams in Canberra from the ACT Government. She has been talking to ABC, 7 local news, Win local news, Riotact and will be talking on some podcasts later this week! 

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Please keep the momentum up!! Initially, some doubted our ability to raise more than $10,000-$20,000. And yet here we are ONE WEEK IN and have over $61,000 in donations. This is the power of grass-roots organisations and our amazing football family community in Canberra and beyond ⚽️
 

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[UPDATE Fri 5th April]

We're happy to announce our crowdfunding campaign for Canberra United is now live!

DONATE HERE

All donations will go directly to supporting Canberra United and elite women’s football – this means that your donation will go to cover coaching and support staff, training facilities, uniforms, performance support, accommodation, meals and nutrition, transport, and other wraparound support. 

If we are not successful in getting Canberra United to the 24/25 season, any funds raised will be redirected to support elite women's football in Canberra, safeguarded by the establishment of a not-for-profit entity to ensure transparency and accountability.

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[UPDATE Thur 4th April]

There is now a dedicated working group with 21 members facilitating productive discussions with Capital Football around potential fundraising efforts to capture the short-fall amount for season 2024-25 for the Canberra United team. More details about this to come very soon!  

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[#SAVECU IN THE MEDIA]

The Canberra United team has had a groundswell of support from the community and media over the last week and a half, please check out the following stories:

Mon 25th March - 'Save Canberra United': Fans rebel, launch petition as team's future dangles

Tue 26th March - Growing concerns over the future of Canberra United

Wed 27th March - Fans Fear Canberra United Future

Thu 28th March - This is the state of play for Canberra United as the national capital's only professional football side faces an uncertain fate

Thu 28th March - Canberra United is an asset worth saving - let's hope it doesn't come to that

Fri 29th March - 'A disgrace': Canberra United get unlikely ally in fight for survival

Tue 2nd April - Is this the start of an exodus? Canberra loses star player as uncertainty continues

Thur 4th April - Canberra United Coach wraps the Season

 

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[PETITION]

To Members of the Capital Football Board and the ACT Government,

We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the uncertain future of Canberra United, our beloved women's football team. Canberra United has been a cornerstone of our community and a source of pride for women's sports in the region since its inception in 2008. 

One of the most remarkable aspects of Canberra United is its unwavering support from the local community. Every match, our team is backed by the strongest home crowd, whose passion and dedication are recognised in every broadcast commentary of the games. This level of support is not just a testament to the team's success but also a reflection of the community's commitment to women's sports.

However, recent developments, particularly in light of discussions surrounding the men's A-league bid, have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of Canberra United. We cannot afford to let our women's team be overshadowed or neglected in favor of other initiatives. Canberra United deserves continued investment and support, irrespective of other ventures.

Therefore, we urge the Capital Football Board and the ACT Government to confirm their commitment to Canberra United, and prioritise the sustainability and growth of the club by ensuring adequate funding and resources are allocated to the team.

Thank you for your support.