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Women Leaders in Sport

Empowering women in sport and helping to create a culture which values gender equity

Leadership workshops

This online workshop series is an excellent opportunity for eligible women involved in the sport industry, including sports administrators, coaches, officials, club volunteers, and those in sports media who want to enhance or refresh their leadership skills.

The online workshop provides individuals with contemporary leadership techniques, imparts valuable insights into the sports world, and fosters connections among women from every corner of the country.

Spanning seven weeks, these online sessions, address topics such as leading self, working in and with teams, building positive culture and courage in leadership.

Objectives

  • Enhance leadership competencies, capabilities, and self-confidence of women, thereby promoting greater diversity and inclusivity within the sporting sector.
  • Foster connections among women in the sports industry to create a supportive network for sharing experiences, knowledge, and resources.
  • Address challenges related to work-life balance and provide strategies for managing stress and maintaining well-being in a demanding industry
  • Help participants enhance their personal brand and visibility within the sports industry

Important dates

Applications are now closed

  • Outcomes notified to all applicants:
    December 2024
  • Workshop dates
    Cohort 1 Commences/ends: 17th February to 6th April 2025
    Cohort 2 Commences/ends: 12 May to 29 June 2025

    Workshop Information Manual

    The workshop manual contains all the information regarding the online workshop series.  You will find the workshop structure, schedule and content information here.

    Women Leaders in Sport Workshop Manual

    Eligibility criteria

    To be eligible to apply, an applicant must satisfy all the following criteria:

    1. Identify as a woman

    2. Aged 18 years or over

    3. An Australian citizen or have permanent residence status

    4. Currently involved in a paid or volunteer capacity for either:

    · A National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or National Sporting Organisation for people with Disability (NSOD), recognised by the ASC

    · Local Club or State/Territory Sporting Organisations (SSO) affiliated with an NSO or NSOD recognised by the ASC

    · Commonwealth Games Association,

    · The National Institute Network (NIN),

    · Australian Sports Foundation

    · A media organisation as a sport journalist/writer

    5. Not be a current employee of the ASC*

    6. Not have any outstanding debts or reporting requirements through other funding programs or services administered by the ASC.

    7. Supporting organisation is not named on the Workplace Gender Equality Agency website non-compliant organisations list.

    8. Supporting organisation is not named in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on its list of “Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme”.

    *Current employee also includes consultants contracted to the ASC where this engagement is the only link to the sporting sector. ASC cannot be the supporting organisation.

    Applicants must meet all the above eligibility requirements. The ASC may at its sole discretion, offer an applicant special consideration if an eligibility requirement set out in these guidelines cannot be met due to extenuating circumstances. Please contact wlis@ausport.gov.au if you have any questions about your eligibility.

    How to apply

    1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria
    2. Read the terms and conditions
    3. Complete the application form

    Video submissions

    You can now include a video as part of your application. Start your application form before uploading your video responses to the assessment questions in the sections provided. Learn more about how to upload videos from the following tools:

    Enquiries and Complaints

    If you have any questions regarding the WLIS program, please email wlis@ausport.gov.au

    If you wish to lodge a complaint regarding the program this can be done via the ASC complaints form

    WLIS testimonies

    "I feel so empowered. There is such an incredible group of women working in sport and we all have so much in common. There is so much knowledge and insight within the group and I really feel like I belong."
    "The workshops provided me with courage and reassurance that I am on the right path and now I have the refined tool to build an influential and supportive environment."
    "This has been a terrific opportunity for me and it's really motivated me to pursue my passion. It's been great to connect and share with likeminded women."
    "Thank you for the amazing knowledge, insights and real-life examples, the network and for supporting the role of women to lead confidently."
    "This course has been incredible! One of the best I have ever been involved in. The sessions are conducted in a safe, open and positive environment with easily adaptable skills taught and learned."

    Successful recipients

    2023 WLIS Individual Workshop

    2022 WLIS Individual Workshop

    2021 WLIS Individual Workshop

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