Strategy
Purpose
The IFA assures credibility, compliance and governance to football player development delivered by independent enterprise across Australia.
Mission
An integrated and innovative football landscape in Australia where no talent is lost because of lack of opportunity.
Vision
To broaden and deepen the talent pool of young footballers in Australia, instilling a life-long love of the game.
Our Objectives
To ensure a well-regulated independent marketplace that will benefit and safeguard players, coaches, parents and the game
Represent and provide a collective voice for independent coaching providers and competitions within the governing architecture of the FA
Set and monitor consistent professional standards and best practice principles
Provide a national system of registration, monitoring and compliance in line with FA guidelines and regulations
Provide opportunities for independent coaching providers and competitions to contribute intellectually to the development of the game in Australia
Develop collaborations with other key bodies for coach development, coaching as a career, monitoring and compliance of independent coaching providers and competitions
Ensure and contribute to developing an inclusive, accessible and affordable environment within the independent marketplace