The SMJFL in conjunction with AFL Victoria, Southern Football Netball League (SFNL), Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) and the below listed councils have developed a regional strategy that aims to identify, prioritise and plan for the development of football facilities to better address the future needs of the Melbourne South Region. The Strategy highlights gaps in current facility provision, opportunities to upgrade facilities and proposes new developments based on current and projected participation requirements.

Councils:

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• Bayside City Council

• City of Casey

• Frankston City Council

• City of Glen Eira

• Greater Dandenong Council

• City of Port Phillip

• City of Kingston

• City of Monash

• City of Stonnington