THANKS to a $350,000 grant from the Australian Government and Football Queensland, the Coolum Football Club now has the funds to upgrade its club rooms.

With an ever-increasing member base, Coolum FC has more than 150 female players aged from five to 50, and the funding was made available as part of the ‘Play Our Way’ program, designed to remove barriers to women and girls playing sport.

News of the funding windfall was met with excitement, with Coolum FC President Melinda Williams stating the new rooms will further allow the club to grow.

“We are very excited to announce that from 2026, players, coaches, referees and spectators will all be able to access new and modern facilities at Coolum Football Club.

“We are particularly passionate about making our club a place that is welcoming and safe for females of all ages, from our youngest through to those playing in our senior teams. Giving our players and referees modern changerooms to use is a big part of that.”

The new club rooms will be built by the local company Quality First Constructions.

“A big thank you to Tim Lee and the club’s major sponsor, Quality First Constructions, for taking on the project and delivering what will be something special for the community and also to the Federal Government and Football Queensland for their support.”

President Melinda also stated that the funding was a major coup, given the milestone birthday celebrated this year.

“The club had its 50th anniversary in 2025, and throughout the year, we celebrated the contributions of many people who built the club over the past 50 years. This project is about giving the club the facilities we need for the future.”

Quality First Constructions Director Tim Lee said that he was “very fortunate to be involved.”

“We carry out a lot of fantastic projects for our clients, but to be able to be involved with one that will have such a positive impact on our community makes it extra special.

“The upgrade of change rooms and spectator amenities is long overdue, and we can’t wait to show off the new facilities to players and supporters in the upcoming season.”