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The 2027 NAIDOC Ball Design competition is under way with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities invited to submit their entries.
This year’s competition is a joint initiative between Football West, the Insurance Commission of Western Australia and, for the first time, Football Futures Foundation.
The winning design is printed on 500 footballs alongside the Insurance Commission’s Belt Up road safety message. The footballs are then distributed to communities, schools and clubs across Western Australia as part of NAIDOC Week, which next year runs from 4-11 July 2027.
Foundation CEO Michael Kerr said: “Football Futures Foundation is proud to partner with Football West and Insurance Commission on the 2027 NAIDOC Ball Competition. This initiative is a powerful celebration of culture, connection and community, and it aligns strongly with the work we are committed to across our First Nations programs.
“Through programs such as Dreamtime Spirit and Yilkari, supported by former Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams, we are working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to create football opportunities that are culturally safe, community-led and built around genuine belonging.
“The NAIDOC Ball Competition represents exactly what football can be at its best — a space where culture is celebrated, young people feel proud of who they are and communities come together through the game. We are honoured to support and endorse this important initiative, which also provides a meaningful platform to promote the Belt Up road safety message to Aboriginal and remote communities across Western Australia.”
2027 NAIDOC Ball Design competition entry form and T&Cs
The winning artist will receive a $1000 sports equipment voucher and a set of 10 footballs featuring the design.
The 2026 NAIDOC Ball Design competition was won by Jarnda Councillor-Barns. The Ellenbrook artist unveiled her design this week.
