31/08/2026
🏅 OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD | WAEL SALEH 🏅
Some awards are about what happens on the field. This one recognises the countless hours and incredible amount of work that happens behind the scenes.
A massive congratulations to our club secretary, Wael Saleh, who was presented with the Outstanding Service Award at the Southern Districts Awards Night.
Anyone involved with Austral knows just how much Wael gives to our club.
Being Secretary is much more than a title. Wael is involved in so much of what keeps Austral running — registrations, team coordination, communication with Southern Districts, match-day organisation, supporting coaches and managers, helping players and families, club events and dealing with the countless things that come up during a football season.
And that's only the work people see.
There are countless phone calls, emails, P&D meetings and late nights behind the scenes, making sure everything is ready so our teams can simply turn up each weekend and play football.
Whether it's at training during the week, around the grounds on weekends or working behind the scenes at all hours, Wael is always willing to step in and help wherever he is needed.
Grassroots football clubs simply don't exist without volunteers who are prepared to give their time, and Wael continues to give an incredible amount of his to Austral.
This award is thoroughly deserved recognition of that commitment — not just to Austral Soccer Club, but to our wider football community.
Congratulations Wael, and thank you for everything you do for Austral. We are incredibly proud to see your contribution recognised.
