Dreamtime Spirit - Inclusive Indigenous Soccer Program

Congratulations to one of our own Katelyn Smith for the Young Women Leader nomination in the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards 👏🏿💚
Katelyn constantly shows what it means to be a leader on and off the pitch, we are so proud to watch her grow, forever kicking goals (or stopping them 🧤😆)

National Community Champion of the Year winner - Melissa Spillman 🥹👏🏿🫶🏿

Community Champion of the Year 👏🏿🥹💚

A huge congratulations to Mel, Founder of Dreamtime Spirit, on being recognised as Community Champion of the Year at the Football West “Celebrate You” breakfast — and then taking out the National award through Football Australia!

This incredible achievement reflects Mel’s dedication, leadership, and lasting impact within the football community ⚽️

Her commitment to growing the game, particularly for First Nations women and girls, continues to inspire both on and off the field. Mel’s passion for creating opportunities and driving positive change is making a powerful difference 👊🏿

This recognition not only celebrates her hard work but also highlights her continued commitment to making football stronger, more inclusive, and more accessible for future generations.

We are so proud to see Mel’s efforts recognised on the national stage and can’t wait to see all she continues to achieve for our community 🫶🏿

Congrats to our very own champion Melissa Spillman "Community Champion of the Year" 👏🏿💚🥹

Mel – the heart and soul of Dreamtime Spirit 🫶🏿

Months of hard work behind the scenes, and on game day she’s everywhere… hyping, supporting, backing every single girl.

The ultimate ride or die, leading with passion, pride, and unstoppable spirit 💚✨️

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Playing with spirit, standing in culture, and lifting each other up every step of the way.

One team. One Spirit 💚⚽️

You can’t be what you can’t see…
And our girls are surrounded by strength, leadership, and culture 👊🏿✨️🫶🏿

More than coaches—strong Indigenous women guiding as mentors, leaders, and role models 🖤💛❤️

A moment for the shirts 🩵

How deadly did the Dreamtime Spirit girls look at the Girls Festival of Community Football on the weekend.

Designed by Mel from .art, the Dreamtime Spirit artwork represents a place to come together - to learn, play and grow. More than just sport, it's about connection, belonging and building stronger identities while reaching for the stars.

And the fresh colour this year? It stood out in the best way - making the girls feel proud, strong and seen 🫶🏿✨️⚽️

So special to have Lydia Williams down at the Girls Festival of Community Football, cheering on our Dreamtime Spirit teams 🩵

For our girls, this was more than just support on the sidelines — it was seeing what’s possible. An Indigenous role model, former Matildas goalkeeper, standing right there with them.

Moments like this matter. They inspire belief, spark dreams, and remind our girls that their path in the game — and beyond — is theirs to chase.

Thank you Lydia, your presence meant everything 🫶🏿✨😊

Runner-Up Champions 🥈💚👊🏿

Our Under 17s finished the Girls Festival of Community Football as Runner-Up Champions — and what a team to watch!

Watching them on the pitch, you’d never guess this was their first time playing together. From the very first game they were on fire — playing with connection, trust, and heart. At times, they didn’t even need to speak… they just knew.

And this is just the beginning 🖤💛❤️