• It was terrific to be invited to join a range of sporting club representatives from the City of Moreland at last night’s @ActiveMoreland Female Sports Workshop. . @bridie_od kicked things off, setting the scene and providing an update on the #ChangeOurGame initiative and the work that has been done by Office for Women in Sport and Recreation to date. . Following the presentation, the inter club collaboration began, with loads of really great ideas shared around how we make sport welcoming and inclusive for women and girls in @morelandcouncil. . A great night and keep up the great work everyone! . #leadership #communitysport #inclusion #diversity #colorsleftatthedoor
    It was terrific to be invited to join a range of sporting club representatives from the City of Moreland at last night’s @ActiveMoreland Female Sports Workshop. . @bridie_od kicked things off, setting the scene and providing an update on the #ChangeOurGame initiative and the work that has been done by Office for Women in Sport and Recreation to date. . Following the presentation, the inter club collaboration began, with loads of really great ideas shared around how we make sport welcoming and inclusive for women and girls in @morelandcouncil. . A great night and keep up the great work everyone! . #leadership #communitysport #inclusion #diversity #colorsleftatthedoor
  • A shoutout to a couple of our #ChangeOurGame Ambassadors for getting behind a great cause on the weekend. . Pictured here, Katie Brennan and Sarah Wall who took part in the #24hrsledpush, raising much needed funds for @beyondblueofficial. . 👏 to everyone involved - a massive effort! . 📷via @netfitsarah & @_katiebrennan
    A shoutout to a couple of our #ChangeOurGame Ambassadors for getting behind a great cause on the weekend. . Pictured here, Katie Brennan and Sarah Wall who took part in the #24hrsledpush, raising much needed funds for @beyondblueofficial. . 👏 to everyone involved - a massive effort! . 📷via @netfitsarah & @_katiebrennan
  • #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from our initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Tonight we profile Stephanie Beltrame, General Manager Media Rights & Broadcasting at @cricketaustralia. . With an association with #Cricket Australia since 2000, Stephanie has become an integral operator for cricket media in Australia, and now leads in her current role as General Manager Media Rights & Broadcasting. Stephanie is also a Non-Executive Director at @Vicsport. . Q: What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the #ChangeOurGame initiative? . “Results. The first stage of the campaign is about growing awareness and we need to continue to convert that awareness into actions across a range of stakeholders and deliver meaningful results.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in #sport and #recreation? . “Don’t think twice - It is an amazing industry full of reward, diversity and passion. It is an industry that will continue to welcome skilled females who are keen to work hard and get involved.” . #womeninsport #leadership #leader #administration #gamechager
    #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from our initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Tonight we profile Stephanie Beltrame, General Manager Media Rights & Broadcasting at @cricketaustralia. . With an association with #Cricket Australia since 2000, Stephanie has become an integral operator for cricket media in Australia, and now leads in her current role as General Manager Media Rights & Broadcasting. Stephanie is also a Non-Executive Director at @Vicsport. . Q: What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the #ChangeOurGame initiative? . “Results. The first stage of the campaign is about growing awareness and we need to continue to convert that awareness into actions across a range of stakeholders and deliver meaningful results.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in #sport and #recreation? . “Don’t think twice - It is an amazing industry full of reward, diversity and passion. It is an industry that will continue to welcome skilled females who are keen to work hard and get involved.” . #womeninsport #leadership #leader #administration #gamechager
  • What a special night for the students at St Monica’s College in Epping last week. Former #Matilda and #ChangeOurGame Ambassador Tal Karp delivering the keynote at their #Sports Excellence Awards. . Tal spoke to the aspiring athletes, coaches, officials and administrators, sharing her journey both on and off the pitch and the importance of working together to create greater opportunities for women and girls to #lead and #succeed across all roles in sport and active recreation. . “The future looks bright in the hands of these impressive young athletes. A great evening celebrating their achievements and talking about how we can @changeourgame and level the playing field. To the students - I look forward to following your successes!” Tal said. . #leadership #future #students #awards #womeninsport #genderequality @tal_karp @playitfwdpod . Images via St Monica’s
    What a special night for the students at St Monica’s College in Epping last week. Former #Matilda and #ChangeOurGame Ambassador Tal Karp delivering the keynote at their #Sports Excellence Awards. . Tal spoke to the aspiring athletes, coaches, officials and administrators, sharing her journey both on and off the pitch and the importance of working together to create greater opportunities for women and girls to #lead and #succeed across all roles in sport and active recreation. . “The future looks bright in the hands of these impressive young athletes. A great evening celebrating their achievements and talking about how we can @changeourgame and level the playing field. To the students - I look forward to following your successes!” Tal said. . #leadership #future #students #awards #womeninsport #genderequality @tal_karp @playitfwdpod . Images via St Monica’s
  • Via @bridie_od ・・・ What an inspiring way to start the weekend! Today was the graduation for 60 young future #rugby stars as they completed the inaugural #Quilt pilot program to learn about gender equality in sport and how to be leaders in their community. Quilt was designed to ensure boys and girls are safe on and off the field, so these 45 boys + 15 girls were taught strength and conditioning, role playing difficult conversations and had discussions about important issues in our community.... all will become ambassadors at their own clubs. The pilot program is called Quilt because it’s the ‘first patch’ of connection between rugby and prevention of violence. Sally Nicholes, a family lawyer and expert in legal matters that surround family violence, travelled with VRU Chair Tim North QC to #WRU & met with CEO Brett Gosper and invited him to come with her to the World congress of Family Law. They knew the way to affect change in behaviour was to legislate that acts of domestic violence will become a code violation for players in the sport #rugby 🏉 The ambition for #Quilt is if it works in Box Hill, it will be rolled out to the the 26 clubs in @rugbyvictoria then to all clubs in @rugbycomau ... then to all other 123 rugby playing nations in the world 🌍 #changeourgame #rugby #women #girls #respect #sport #community #recreation #connection #genderequality #prevention #rebels #education #nutrition #familyviolence #chinup #conquest #orangecard #code #violation
    Via @bridie_od ・・・ What an inspiring way to start the weekend! Today was the graduation for 60 young future #rugby stars as they completed the inaugural #Quilt pilot program to learn about gender equality in sport and how to be leaders in their community. Quilt was designed to ensure boys and girls are safe on and off the field, so these 45 boys + 15 girls were taught strength and conditioning, role playing difficult conversations and had discussions about important issues in our community.... all will become ambassadors at their own clubs. The pilot program is called Quilt because it’s the ‘first patch’ of connection between rugby and prevention of violence. Sally Nicholes, a family lawyer and expert in legal matters that surround family violence, travelled with VRU Chair Tim North QC to #WRU & met with CEO Brett Gosper and invited him to come with her to the World congress of Family Law. They knew the way to affect change in behaviour was to legislate that acts of domestic violence will become a code violation for players in the sport #rugby 🏉 The ambition for #Quilt is if it works in Box Hill, it will be rolled out to the the 26 clubs in @rugbyvictoria then to all clubs in @rugbycomau ... then to all other 123 rugby playing nations in the world 🌍 #changeourgame #rugby #women #girls #respect #sport #community #recreation #connection #genderequality #prevention #rebels #education #nutrition #familyviolence #chinup #conquest #orangecard #code #violation
  • Big day that got off to a great start with @bridie_od speaking with the highly energetic and motivated group of #recreation managers from @ymcavictoria to talk about the role of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the #ChangeOurGame initiative. . Pictured L-R Jo Hansen, Manager of Learning and Development, Anthony Neal, Chief Executive Camping and Recreation & Wade Mackrell, General Manager Recreation. . Following this meeting, there was just enough time to cross town and land at Crown where Bridie joined in on a panel discussion at the United in #Business, #Sport and #Diversity Luncheon. . Pictured here with @melbunited CEO Vince Crevelli and MC extraordinaire, @tiffanycherry2. . Friday done right....right? 💪 . #partnerships #engagement #outandabout #leadership #gezitwashot ☀️
    Big day that got off to a great start with @bridie_od speaking with the highly energetic and motivated group of #recreation managers from @ymcavictoria to talk about the role of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the #ChangeOurGame initiative. . Pictured L-R Jo Hansen, Manager of Learning and Development, Anthony Neal, Chief Executive Camping and Recreation & Wade Mackrell, General Manager Recreation. . Following this meeting, there was just enough time to cross town and land at Crown where Bridie joined in on a panel discussion at the United in #Business, #Sport and #Diversity Luncheon. . Pictured here with @melbunited CEO Vince Crevelli and MC extraordinaire, @tiffanycherry2. . Friday done right....right? 💪 . #partnerships #engagement #outandabout #leadership #gezitwashot ☀️
  • “As great as it is to see the young girls there, for me it was really exciting to see a lot of young boys there because they’ll now grow up with the belief that this is the norm, thinking that ‘this is cricket – it’s not men’s or women’s cricket – it’s just cricket.” - Mel Jones (#ChangeOurGame Ambassador and Aussie 🏏 superstar) on the opening in the @wbbl season in Melbourne over the weekend. . For the full story, head to the link in our bio. . #womensport #cricket #womeninsport #leadership @jumpmedia @meljones72 @cricketaustralia
    “As great as it is to see the young girls there, for me it was really exciting to see a lot of young boys there because they’ll now grow up with the belief that this is the norm, thinking that ‘this is cricket – it’s not men’s or women’s cricket – it’s just cricket.” - Mel Jones (#ChangeOurGame Ambassador and Aussie 🏏 superstar) on the opening in the @wbbl season in Melbourne over the weekend. . For the full story, head to the link in our bio. . #womensport #cricket #womeninsport #leadership @jumpmedia @meljones72 @cricketaustralia
  • #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from the #changeourgame initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Next up, . Elaine Tor - Lead Biomechanist, Victorian Institute of Sport . Previously working at the Australian Institute of Sport, Elaine Tor has been the Lead Biomechanist at the @vicinstsport since 2015. . With a PhD in #Swimming Biomechanics, Tor’s extensive practical experience has seen her selected as the Biomechanist on multiple international @swimmingaustralia teams. . Q: What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the Change Our Game Initiative? . “More leadership opportunities and recognition for females in sport.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in sport? . “Don't ever take ‘NO’ for an answer and don't ever compromise your values.” . #leadership #womeninsport #rolemodels #leveltheplayingfield
    #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from the #changeourgame initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Next up, . Elaine Tor - Lead Biomechanist, Victorian Institute of Sport . Previously working at the Australian Institute of Sport, Elaine Tor has been the Lead Biomechanist at the @vicinstsport since 2015. . With a PhD in #Swimming Biomechanics, Tor’s extensive practical experience has seen her selected as the Biomechanist on multiple international @swimmingaustralia teams. . Q: What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the Change Our Game Initiative? . “More leadership opportunities and recognition for females in sport.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in sport? . “Don't ever take ‘NO’ for an answer and don't ever compromise your values.” . #leadership #womeninsport #rolemodels #leveltheplayingfield
  • #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from our initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Tonight we profile Lucy Benjamin, Communications & Government Relations Manager, @rowingaustralia Australia . A former sports #journalist and sub-editor, Lucy Benjamin has extensive international sports media experience and is now the #Communications & Government Relations Manager at Rowing Australia. Benjamin’s previous experience includes her roles as Media and Communications Officer at the #InternationalCricketCouncil and as the Rowing Media Liaison for @ausolympicteam at the 2016 Rio Olympics. . Q; What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the Change Our Game Initiative? . “It may sound daft, but I'd really like for one day, it not be necessary to have to champion for women. To instead be treated as equals in the sporting environment. For people to view a woman's ability as one that delivers on a role or a project without being judged on the fact that she's a woman.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in #sport? . “Don't be afraid to jump in. I've been lucky enough to work with some amazing men and women in sport - as a sports journalist, as a Media and Communications Officer at the International Cricket Council and currently in my role at Rowing Australia. Sport is a diverse culture that can provide you with the most amazing opportunities - be persistent, continue to always improve yourself and back your ability to deliver!” . #leadership #womeninsport #changeourgame
    #GameChanger Series . We asked current industry #leaders what they hope will transpire from our initiative, and what advice they would give young women wanting to pursue a career in their footsteps. . Tonight we profile Lucy Benjamin, Communications & Government Relations Manager, @rowingaustralia Australia . A former sports #journalist and sub-editor, Lucy Benjamin has extensive international sports media experience and is now the #Communications & Government Relations Manager at Rowing Australia. Benjamin’s previous experience includes her roles as Media and Communications Officer at the #InternationalCricketCouncil and as the Rowing Media Liaison for @ausolympicteam at the 2016 Rio Olympics. . Q; What is the number one thing you’d like to see happen as an outcome of the Change Our Game Initiative? . “It may sound daft, but I'd really like for one day, it not be necessary to have to champion for women. To instead be treated as equals in the sporting environment. For people to view a woman's ability as one that delivers on a role or a project without being judged on the fact that she's a woman.” . Q: What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in #sport? . “Don't be afraid to jump in. I've been lucky enough to work with some amazing men and women in sport - as a sports journalist, as a Media and Communications Officer at the International Cricket Council and currently in my role at Rowing Australia. Sport is a diverse culture that can provide you with the most amazing opportunities - be persistent, continue to always improve yourself and back your ability to deliver!” . #leadership #womeninsport #changeourgame
  • Monday in the studio 🎬 . Today we teamed up with the crew @jumpmedia to interview some of our #Ambassadors. . 👏 to these inspiring women who shared with us their own personal stories and what being involved in the #ChangeOurGame initiative means to them. . Featured in this album: Melanie Jones, Monique Hanley, Chelsea Roffey and Shantelle Thompson . Check out more #bts action via our insta stories and keep an eye out for the full interviews. . #womeninsport #leadership #rolemodels #cantbewhatyoucantsee . @meljones72 @moniquehanley @chelsearoffey @barkindjiwarrior
    Monday in the studio 🎬 . Today we teamed up with the crew @jumpmedia to interview some of our #Ambassadors. . 👏 to these inspiring women who shared with us their own personal stories and what being involved in the #ChangeOurGame initiative means to them. . Featured in this album: Melanie Jones, Monique Hanley, Chelsea Roffey and Shantelle Thompson . Check out more #bts action via our insta stories and keep an eye out for the full interviews. . #womeninsport #leadership #rolemodels #cantbewhatyoucantsee . @meljones72 @moniquehanley @chelsearoffey @barkindjiwarrior