We’re thrilled to announce our groundbreaking three-year partnership with the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), rolling out Mira (My Recovery App) across all VAFA clubs.
This collaboration represents a major milestone in our mission to revolutionise sports injury management, bringing our innovative Mira platform to over 12,000 amateur football players across Victoria.
From Pilot to Full-Scale Implementation
Following the outstanding success of our 2024 pilot program with three VAFA clubs, we’re now expanding our reach to all 67 clubs in the association. This comprehensive rollout demonstrates the proven effectiveness of our platform in delivering measurable improvements in injury management and player recovery outcomes.
Addressing Critical Industry Needs
The partnership comes at a crucial time, where increasing regulation and scrutiny around player safety in contact sports is driving the need for more sophisticated injury management and monitoring systems, particularly in regards to concussion management. Our platform aligns with AIS Concussion Guidelines and AFL protocols, ensuring safe return-to-play through tracking, daily check-ins, and seamless communication between athletes, healthcare providers, and staff. Our collaboration with VAFA positions both organisations at the forefront of this essential evolution in sports injury management and healthcare.
The Mira Advantage: Comprehensive, Connected Care
Our platform transforms traditional injury management through seamless integration with established protocols and systems:
- Standards-Aligned Concussion Management: Our concussion management capabilities are fully aligned with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and AFL Return to Play Guidelines, ensuring consistent, evidence-based care that meets the highest industry standards.
- Streamlined Injury Reporting: Players can easily report injuries and ongoing symptoms through our intuitive interface, ensuring no concern goes unaddressed and enabling immediate response from relevant club officials and care providers.
- Real-Time Progress Tracking: Athletes maintain direct communication with their healthcare team – physiotherapists, trainers, and coaches – providing continuous visibility into recovery progress and enabling data-driven treatment adjustments.
- Local Care Provider Network: We work closely with clubs to onboard local healthcare providers into our platform, creating a comprehensive support network that enhances the player’s wellbeing and recovery experience within their community.
- Holistic Recovery Focus: Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on physical symptoms, Mira addresses the complete player experience, supporting both physical healing and overall wellbeing to ensure athletes return stronger and more resilient.
Industry Recognition and Impact
“Player welfare remains our top priority at the VAFA, and we’re committed to exploring innovative solutions that support our athletes’ health and recovery,” said VAFA CEO Jason Reddick. “Partnering with Mira by Specialist Direct represents another significant step forward in our efforts to provide our clubs and players with cutting-edge tools for injury management.”
Setting New Standards in Sports Healthcare
This partnership exemplifies our commitment to making advanced injury management accessible to community-level sports, not just elite athletics. By working with VAFA, we’re proving that innovative healthcare technology can drive meaningful improvements across all levels of competitive sport.
Ready to Transform Your Sports Organisation?
The success of our VAFA partnership demonstrates the transformative potential of the Mira platform. Whether you’re managing a single club or an entire league, our technology can help you:
- Ensure compliance with evolving safety regulations
- Optimise time-to-recovery for injured athletes
- Improve communication between players and officials or care providers
- Create a culture of proactive health management
Learn more about bringing Mira to your organisation: https://specialist.direct/mira-for-sports/
About the Victorian Amateur Football Association The VAFA is one of Australia’s premier amateur football competitions, comprising 67 clubs and over 12,000 players across Victoria. Known for its commitment to community football and player development, the VAFA has been a leader in adopting innovative approaches to player safety and welfare.