{"id":7142,"date":"2025-11-10T06:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unisport.com.au\/?page_id=7142"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:46:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T00:46:33","slug":"women-in-sport-member-examples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unisport.com.au\/members\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-member-examples\/women-in-sport-member-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Sport Member Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following page provides member examples of diversity, equity and inclusion programs related to women in sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adelaide University Sport & Fitness \u2013 Celebrating Women in Sport brunch<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>A sit-down function to to celebrate the progress of women in sport and engage in important conversations about the challenges that lie ahead.<\/td><\/tr>
Website link<\/strong><\/td>News – Adelaide University Sport<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Sarah Hawkins (AUSF Marketing & Communications Manager) – E:  sarah.hawkins@adelaide.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Michelle Wilson (AUSF CEO) – E:  michelle.wilson@adelaide.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>Sport SA<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Over 200 guests attended<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
ECU – ‘Your Story, Your Lead’ program<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Program for young women aims to build self-advocacy skills, make meaningful connections, and develop leadership confidence and capabilities through storytelling. The program targets marginalised and racialised women who play and lead sport.<\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>News story announcement<\/a>; YouTube videos<\/a>; Instagram page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Professor Sophia Nimphius (Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) – E: s.nimphius@ecu.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kris Marano (Founder, Gaining Ground WA) E: kris@gaininground.com.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>Gaining Ground WA<\/a>, Centre for Stories<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Program is open to ECU students and non-students commencing with 10 individuals going through the program. The second part of this is a partnership mash collaboration with ECU x Gaining Ground WA x West Perth Football Club with women from WPFC selected, some of which are also ECU students and this is on-going. This project is ongoing and will follow the journey and impact of storytelling for the participants.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
ECU – Women of Sport graduate mentoring program<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>The Women of Sport Student Mentoring Program, delivered in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU), SportWest and Metisphere, is a targeted career development opportunity for women, supporting ECU students in taking the first step towards a successful career in the sport and active recreation industry. <\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>ECU news item<\/a>; SportWest page<\/a>; SportWest program brochure<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Professor Sophia Nimphius (Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) – E: s.nimphius@ecu.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Michelle Hort (SportWest) – E: michellehort@sportwest.com.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>SportWest<\/a>, WA Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>This program provides an exclusive opportunity for 10 women studying at ECU to gain industry insights, build connections, and develop professional skills through structured mentoring and tailored development activities. It will commence in 2026 with student applicants to be selected end of 2025.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
La Trobe – Female only gym access\/fitness classes<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Offer two female small group training classes per week (Wednesday morning 7:30am & Thursday 6:30pm), both sessions go for 30 mins.<\/td><\/tr>
Key contact<\/strong><\/td>Phil Longmore – E: P.longmore@latrobe.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Max per group is 8 \u2013 most sessions are full. Sessions run in semester.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
QUT – Girls United in Football<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Beginner-friendly, social football for women and girls, with learn-to-play clinics and pathways into coaching\/refereeing and QUT\/UniSport squads.<\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>QUT Girls United webpage<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Isabella Nicholls  E: io.nicholls@qut.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>Football QLD<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Women and girls gain confidence and a clear pathway from social play into coaching, refereeing, club and UniSport opportunities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
QUT – Esports Pathfinders League (Women – League of Legends)<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Short-format league building participation and leadership for women in playing, casting and production.<\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Keira Rawlins E: k2.rawlins@qut.edu.au<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>QUT Esports; RIOT Games; Universities across Australia and New Zealand.<\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Women develop competitive and production leadership skills in a safe, supportive community.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
RMIT – Women’s only strength training program<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Women’s only strength training program held each semester over both the City and Bundoora campuses. Small group classes, run by a fully qualified and experienced female trainer.<\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>Women’s Strength Training Program – RMIT University<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Alannah Busch (Active Programs Officer) – E: alannah.busch@rmit.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Marco Serruto (Active Programs Coordinator) – E: marco.serruto@rmit.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Semester 2: 30 visits, 6 registrations over 5 weeks (numbers down due to city gym renovations). Semester 1: 83 visits, 41 registrations over 5 weeks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
UniSC – Female only football sessions<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Female only football sessions. Collaboration with external coaches.<\/td><\/tr>
Key contact<\/strong><\/td>Aleisha Howey (Acting Sports Coordinator) – E: ahowey@usc.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
UniSC – She Plays social sport sessions<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>She Plays social sport sessions. Different sport each session.<\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>UniSC Social Sport page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>Aleisha Howey (Acting Sports Coordinator) – E: ahowey@usc.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>20 check ins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
UNSW – She Can program<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>She Can is all about empowering women and non-binary students at UNSW to get active, try new sports or fitness activities, and thrive in a supportive, fun, and inclusive environment. Each term, there is a mix of weekly sessions, one-off events.<\/td><\/tr>
Website links<\/strong><\/td>UNSW She Can program<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contacts<\/strong><\/td>She Can Student Coordinator, P: 02 9065 0937, E: shecan@arc.unsw.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Partners<\/strong><\/td>ARC Sport; UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre; KX Pilates Randwick; Sydney Swans AFLW.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Sydney University Sport & Fitness – Women in Sport program<\/summary>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>Four separate programs focused on introducing women to different physical activities. Qualified female instructors led these events over a four-week period, which included reformer Pilates, self-defence, tennis and strength and fitness. The sessions aimed to encourage women\u2019s participation in various sports and promote a healthy lifestyle.<\/td><\/tr>
Website link<\/strong><\/td>Women in Sport – Sydney Uni Sport<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Key contact<\/strong><\/td>Patrick O\u2019Shea – E: csa@sport.usyd.edu.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Status\/outcomes<\/strong><\/td>4 out of 5 sessions sold out, including both Intro to Reformer Pilates<\/em> programs, Intro to Strength and Fitness Training<\/em>, and Intro to Tennis<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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