Never Say Die Matildas (ATOM Study Guide)

Never Say Die Matildas (Helen Barrow, 2008) follows the Australian Women's Football Team during a rollercoaster year in which, against all odds, they became one of the nation's most successful sporting teams.

From missing out on the Olympic Games to making the FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007 quarter-finals, the resilient team fought to the bitter end on the field and represented Australia with tremendous pride. With unprecedented access, the 52-minute film explores the larger significance of women excelling in a traditionally male dominated field. Viewers will discover the great sacrifice and passion of the players and be left inspired.

This study guide is mainly aimed at middle and upper secondary school levels, and could also be applied to tertiary level, with relevance to English, Media Studies, Sports and Physical Education studies, Drama, Team Building, Personal and interpersonal development.