Heyman is an openly gay footballer and has been an ambassador for athletes who may feel uncomfortable about expressing themselves.

It was announced on Wednesday last week that 61.6 per cent of the population voted yes to the survey which asked whether the law should change to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Meanwhile, the 29-year-old striker who has also battled an ankle injury this year, now feels fit after scoring three goals in three games for Canberra United this season.

She said a return to the Matildas and getting wins over the Chinese in Melbourne and Geelong would be the icing on the cake after last week’s news.

“I reckon it would be a bloody good month if we win this week,” Heyman told FourFourTwo.

“I’m a very happy woman… it was really cute, we went to a park in Canberra where they were showing live filming of the vote.

“There were hundreds of supporters out there and it was just a nice environment to be around. It got me really emotional, I didn’t know how I would feel beforehand.

“I always thought it was going to be yes, but I remember looking at the time, it was 9.58pm and I thought ‘what if they say no?’.

“I started to panic ‘what is going to happen? There is going to be a riot here!’, but then I was over the moon. I’m very proud of Australia and I’m hopeful they can pass it now.”

Heyman also said the result could mean more athletes would feel comfortable talking about the issue.

“I think getting that result just shows the world doesn’t care,” she said.

“Everyone wants to be equal, so it doesn’t matter who you want to be in a relationship with. Hopefully it gives people more confidence to be true to themselves and be happy.”

Heyman said she may not last the full 90 minutes on Wednesday despite playing full games in all her appearances for Canberra this season.

China’s new manager Sigurdur Ragnar Eyjolfsson recently took the hotseat, replacing Bruno Bini who still has a technical role with the team.

Australia are looking to win their second Asian Cup in Jordan next year and Heyman felt it was a good opportunity to test themselves against the world No.13.

“I think the last nine months has been hell for me, but it’s been a big learning experience,” she said.

“Coming off my injury, my whole goal was to just get back into the squad by the Asian Cup. For me these games hopefully can get some time out on the pitch just to get my boots back on with the girls.

“I think we’ve learnt so much since we lost to Brazil in the Olympics. We just keep growing and we’re just getting better and better every year.

“We’re starting to keep the same squad, so you’re getting to know everyone and their strengths and weaknesses. We’ve just been together so long now that we’re only going to continue to grow.”