There are also calls for financial support for new and upgraded state football headquarters, as well as the redevelopment of Perry Park in Brisbane in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games.

The establishment of a national football headquarters has been a longstanding goal for the sport, gaining renewed urgency with the upcoming international events that will showcase Australian football.

As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup approaches, Australian football leaders have united to request over $3 billion in federal funding to enhance facilities and support the sport's growth.

The funding proposal also seeks $1.2 billion from state and local governments for upgrades to lighting and drainage at football facilities over the next five to ten years.

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson described the funding request as a long-term strategy aimed at addressing various needs within the sport.

Despite significant growth in participation, with nearly 2 million players, the lack of adequate infrastructure threatens the sustainability of this growth.

An analysis has shown that more than 2,000 football facilities require investment, with two-thirds of these facilities shared with other sports, indicating the broader impact of potential government funding.

Federal sports minister Anika Wells pointed out that the fragmented governance of Australian football poses a barrier to securing government support, as competing interests from various bodies complicate the situation.

Among the requests is $50 million for a national football headquarters, which would consolidate the operations of Football Australia and the Australian Professional Leagues.

Many within the football community view the federal government's $200 million 'Play Our Way' grants program, launched in 2023, as insufficient for boosting grassroots facilities.

This funding request is detailed in a document titled 'Securing Our Football Future,' which outlines a comprehensive agenda for the upcoming federal election and beyond.

The proposal includes a call for a fully funded 10-year program to address a $1.56 billion gap in change room facilities to accommodate the increasing number of female participants.