From the football team that united Australia in 2023, join Tony Gustavsson, head coach of the CommBank Matildas, and Mackenzie Arnold, celebrated CommBank...

Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson

Location:

483 George Street
2000 NSW
Australia

Venue:
Sydney Town Hall
Price:
From $89.00
Champions of change
Champions of change

Featuring

Mackenzie Arnold

Mackenzie Arnold

Goalkeeper for West Ham United and the CommBank Matildas, Mackenzie Arnold has an 81.8% save success rate and a record of consistent clean sheets. Her stellar performance at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, including a memorable quarter-final penalty shootout against France, earned her global acclaim and the nickname "Brick Wall”. Mackenzie has been a W-League Goalkeeper of the Year three times and was a finalist in The Best Awards 2023 by FIFA. She was recently the recipient of West Ham's Player’s Player Award.

Tony Gustavsson

Tony Gustavsson

Tony Gustavsson, the highly experienced Swedish mentor, has carved a notable 21-year coaching journey across both women’s and men’s football. As the 14th Head Coach of the CommBank Matildas since September 2020, he’s steered the team to remarkable achievements including a fourth place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. A two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist as an assistant coach, Tony has his sights set firmly on the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Grace Gill

Grace Gill

A former Australian footballer and member of the Matildas, Grace Gill is now a respected sports commentator, football analyst and MC. She began her football career in Canberra before progressing to international play, including the 2006 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. Grace later shone in the Czech Republic’s FC Slovácko and made 58 appearances with Canberra United. Post-injury, she pivoted to broadcasting, working with ABC, Fox Sports, SBS, and Network 10. Recently, she contributed to Channel 7's FIFA Women's World Cup coverage.

Access and Inclusion

  • Auslan Interpreted - Auslan interpreted events are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying or Auslan signing the text and dialogue live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

From the football team that united Australia in 2023, join Tony Gustavsson, head coach of the CommBank Matildas, and Mackenzie Arnold, celebrated CommBank Matildas goalkeeper and captain of West Ham United, for this insightful conversation hosted by Matildas Alumni and now journalist Grace Gill.

Examine their remarkable journeys on and off the pitch—from Mackenzie's rise from third-string goalkeeper to a national icon and Tony's strategic leadership that has propelled the Australian Women’s National Football Team to unprecedented success on the global stage.

This discussion will explore humanity through the lens of sport. From the dynamic between coach and athlete, the challenges of building a world-class team under immense pressure and the social impact of their achievements beyond the field.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from two of Australian football’s most influential and inspiring figures, exclusively at Vivid Sydney.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Auslan Interpreted - Auslan interpreted events are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying or Auslan signing the text and dialogue live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

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