Build the Pride, Backing the Future of Doncaster East Football Club

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Help DEFC improve facilities, lighting, equipment and storage to support a stronger, safer and more inclusive community football club

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Doncaster East Football Club is a proud community football club built on the values of Discipline, Excellence, Fierce and Community. For decades, our club has provided a place where people of all ages can connect, belong and grow — whether as players, coaches, volunteers, supporters or families. From junior football through to senior programs, DEFC plays an important role in bringing our local community together and creating lifelong friendships and opportunities. We also share a close affiliation with Beverley Hills Junior Football Club, with the majority of our senior playing group made up of former BHJFC players who have progressed through local junior football into senior community football. Together, both clubs help create a strong football pathway for young players and families within the Manningham community. Today, Doncaster East proudly competes in the EFNL Premier Division — the highest level of local football in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs — and is currently the only club representing the Manningham area in the competition. However, while our players, volunteers and supporters continue to give everything for the club, our facilities are falling behind those of other Premier Division clubs. To continue attracting, developing and supporting players, families and volunteers at the highest local level, we must improve and modernise our environment both on and off the field. We are raising funds to help deliver critical upgrades and improvements across our club, including:<ul><li>Improved LED lighting to support safer night training and future night games</li><li>Goal netting and upgraded player safety equipment</li><li>Secure storage for training, rehabilitation and medical equipment</li><li>New footballs and training resources for player development</li><li>Improved function and community spaces with upgraded tables and seating</li><li>Solar panels and battery solutions to reduce long-term operating costs</li><li>Changeroom upgrades to support the future growth of women’s football</li><li>Improved interchange benches, coaches’ areas and medical spaces</li></ul>These projects are about far more than buildings and equipment. They are about creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for current and future generations of players and families, while ensuring our club can continue to compete and grow at Premier Division level. Every week, volunteers dedicate countless hours to keeping our club running. Coaches give their time to develop young players and supporters continue to back the club year after year. This fundraising campaign is about giving back to those people and ensuring our facilities match the passion and commitment of our community. With the support of donations, sponsors and the wider community, we can continue building a club that provides opportunity, connection and pride for years to come.Every donation — big or small — will directly contribute to improving our facilities, supporting our players and helping DEFC continue to grow both on and off the field.Together, we can Build the Pride and create a stronger future for Doncaster East Football Club.