Resources

Ensuring relevant spaces and facilities are accessible for all club members regardless of their role or performance level. Casey Race, Recreation and Aquatic Centre, Cranbourne East, Victoria Every Saturday evening for one hour, Casey Race, a Casey City Council facility which is managed by the YMCA, opens its pool, sauna, spa and steam room to female-only participants. This provides […]

Promoting and enabling the use of club space and facilities for the local community including non-sporting groups. As part of Victoria’s Count Me In Too program, local women from Pakistan, India, Iraq, Syria and more are being introduced to the sport to improve health and develop social connections. On the first Friday of every month the Fawkner […]

Actively sourcing feedback from relevant community groups to help the club provide for the diversity of the community.  Climbing as a sport has traditionally been dominated by white men. Now an Olympic sport with increased popularity many clubs and groups are taking steps to better welcome and include non-traditional member groups. The Women of Colour […]

Developing and promoting opportunities to encourage diversity in club leadership. Western Bulldogs hosted a webinar featuring their club’s president Kylie Watson outlining their vision for female leadership in the club into the future. This public webinar sends an important community message given the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within AFL and AFLW, and sport more broadly.  “As our […]