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What's on this week

25 OCT 2024

Feel like tuning into watch women's sport but not sure what's on? Here is a quick wrap of what's on this week.

Paving the way for the next generation of women leaders in sport

21 OCT 2024

The 2024-25 Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program recipients have been announced.

Warriors Albury and Wodonga Dragon Boat Club

17 OCT 2024

Warriors Albury and Wodonga Dragon Boat Club are offering a unique service to their community combining information sessions about menopause and dragon boat racing.

There’s never been a better time to be a girl in sport

11 OCT 2024LEADERSHIP

On International Day of the Girl, we are celebrating the powerful role girls play in our families, communities, schools and sporting clubs.

Women in Sports Media Program participants announced

04 OCT 2024LEADERSHIP, MEDIA

17 participants have been announced for the 2024/25 Change Our Game Women in Sports Media Program, including some notable athletes.

Boosting gender balance in sport leadership

10 SEP 2024LEADERSHIP

More women will get more opportunities at boardroom tables across the country, under a new National Gender Equity in Sports Governance Policy.

We need to be brave, not perfect

01 JUL 2024

In light of new research on the benefits of having gender balance on state sport and active recreation boards we asked Michelle Harris, President of Swimming Victoria and graduate of the Change Our Game Women in Governance program about her journey as a woman in sports leadership.

Research confirms benefit of increased representation of women on boards

20 JUN 2024RESEARCH

The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation has released new research by Deakin University which found that having gender diversity on boards of sporting organisations contributes to more effective decision making, communication, positive culture and better risk management.

More women supported to pursue sports media careers

22 MAY 2024MEDIA

Participants from diverse backgrounds across Victoria will be supported to make their mark and purse careers in sports media, through the 2023-24 Change Our Game Women in Sports Media Program.

Grants changing the game for women and girls in sport

13 MAY 2024FUNDING

A further 119 community sport and active recreation organisations are to benefit through the 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.

Burwood Cricket Club wins Good Sports State Club of the Year

28 MAR 2024COMMUNITY

After receiving a Change Our Game Community Activation Grant in 2022-23, Burwood Cricket Club got straight to work developing a strategic plan to level the playing field for women and girls in their club.

Count her in

09 MAR 2024LEADERSHIP

Sarah Styles, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation addressed the room at the 2024 Change Our Game International Women's Day Lunch on Friday 8 March at Melbourne Town Hall.

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