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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 2024LEADERSHIP

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 2024

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.

Sidelines to spotlight – supporting women’s careers in sports media

28 FEB 2024MEDIA

The 2023-24 Change Our Game Women in Sports Media Program is designed to give women who are interested in sports media the knowledge, skills and industry contacts to progress their career in this industry.

New research on participation pathways for women coaches in community sport

08 FEB 2024RESEARCH

New research has examined the current environment for women coaching in community sports.

Successful recipients announced – Research Grants Program

08 FEB 2024RESEARCH

Teams of top researchers at Victorian universities are set to undertake new research projects to help break down barriers for women and girls in sport and active recreation.

Grants for local sports clubs to level the playing field

05 FEB 2024FUNDING

The program supports local clubs and organisations to promote women and girls participating in community sport and recreation.

New research on the volunteer capacity of community sports clubs

27 OCT 2023RESEARCH

Researchers interviewed community sports administrators to investigate clubs' capacity to engage women and girls in participating and volunteering in community sport.

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