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Championing Vovinam and Female Empowerment in Victoria

03 APR 2025

Amy Huynh never really cared much for Vovinam, a form of martial arts. But she quickly fell in love with the culture and physicality of the sport, finding it empowering.

On track of success: Sri Lankan women in sport are leading the way with mentorship

01 APR 2025

Anula Costa, a former Sri Lankan national long jump champion who has worked as a high-performance coach and official with Athletics Australia is leading the way in mentorship for the Sri Lankan community.

Iranian Bushwalkers: Breaking Barriers for Women, One Step at a Time

24 MAR 2025

Iranian Bushwalkers is working to encourage the women in their community to be more physically active, explore nature and to make more connections.

Play Big episode listing

23 MAR 2025

Catch up on Play Big and hear from established and up and coming women in sports media.

Creating welcoming spaces for girls

21 MAR 2025

Sport it about more than just winning and losing, it's about building community and creating safe, welcoming spaces for women and girls to play sport in.

Just like family: Building a table tennis community in the east

19 MAR 2025

With the closest table tennis club over an hour away, Lisa made her own in the eastern suburbs. The club now plays host to more than 200 participants.

The role of coaching and mentoring in engaging girls and young women

17 MAR 2025

Mentors and coaches are pivotal in the development of young women both on and off the field.

From India to Victoria: Women Making Their Mark on Cricket

13 MAR 2025

Cricket is helping to create a source of community and connection for many Indian immigrants in Victoria.

From injury to opportunity: South American becomes first female coach at local football club

11 MAR 2025

Adriana Urrunaga became the first female coach at Dynamo Football Club.

Dare to dream because anything is possible

07 MAR 2025

New York Liberty and Australian Opals head coach, Sandy Brondello encouraged young girls to dream big at our International Women's Day event.

Play Big: new women-led sports show

06 MAR 2025MEDIA

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, Broad Radio, in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, is launching Play Big, a ground-breaking four-part sports series airing live from Saturday 15 March.

Engaging the next generation

04 MAR 2025LEADERSHIP, RESOURCE

Announcing our expert panel for our free International Women's Day event on Wednesday 5 March.

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