• Last night we had the pleasure of attending the #IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards for 2019. . Among the long list of #inspiring and #accomplished women recognised for their outstanding contribution to the public sector was the Director of the Office for Women in #Sport and #Recreation, Dr Bridie O’Donnell. . For over 10 years, the Leadership in the Public Sector Awards have celebrated excellence and innovation in teams and organisations working in, and with, the public sector in Victoria across all levels of government. Bridie joined women from State Government, Local Government, the arts, heath, justice, Aboriginal affairs, emergency services, transport and of course sport all of whom were celebrated at the ceremony last night. . Kate Roffey was also recognised for her work as Director of City Deals, Investment & Major Projects at #Wyndham City Council. Among many other roles, Kate is a Director of the @melbournefc and an Advisory Board Member of the @nbl. . Congratulations Bridie and Kate. . #womeninsport #leaders #diversity #recognitionmatters #changeourgame @bridie_od
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    Last night we had the pleasure of attending the #IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards for 2019. . Among the long list of #inspiring and #accomplished women recognised for their outstanding contribution to the public sector was the Director of the Office for Women in #Sport and #Recreation, Dr Bridie O’Donnell. . For over 10 years, the Leadership in the Public Sector Awards have celebrated excellence and innovation in teams and organisations working in, and with, the public sector in Victoria across all levels of government. Bridie joined women from State Government, Local Government, the arts, heath, justice, Aboriginal affairs, emergency services, transport and of course sport all of whom were celebrated at the ceremony last night. . Kate Roffey was also recognised for her work as Director of City Deals, Investment & Major Projects at #Wyndham City Council. Among many other roles, Kate is a Director of the @melbournefc and an Advisory Board Member of the @nbl. . Congratulations Bridie and Kate. . #womeninsport #leaders #diversity #recognitionmatters #changeourgame @bridie_od
  • Another week, anther successful #ChangeOurGame #Scholarship recipient undertaking PD. . Since the program was established in 2018, the Change Our Game Scholarship program has supported over 100 women #working and #volunteering in the Victorian #sport and #recreation sector to access professional development opportunities. In total, over $500K has been invested in the program, creating opportunities for women to take on #leadership roles across all levels of the sector. . This week, Tamara Mason, Female Sport Participation Officer @morelandcouncil is off to the @melbournebschool School undertaking the Emerging Managers Program. . Have a great week Tamara and we look forward to hearing all about it.
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    Another week, anther successful #ChangeOurGame #Scholarship recipient undertaking PD. . Since the program was established in 2018, the Change Our Game Scholarship program has supported over 100 women #working and #volunteering in the Victorian #sport and #recreation sector to access professional development opportunities. In total, over $500K has been invested in the program, creating opportunities for women to take on #leadership roles across all levels of the sector. . This week, Tamara Mason, Female Sport Participation Officer @morelandcouncil is off to the @melbournebschool School undertaking the Emerging Managers Program. . Have a great week Tamara and we look forward to hearing all about it.
  • Repost @bridie_od . Very excited to be here at the Palace Como to hear from Julie Reilly, CEO of the Australian Women Donor’s Network & Director @rachelgriffithsofficial ahead of this special screening of @ridelikeagirlmovie This film is the first to be funded by the #GenderMatters Program, a $5M initiative to fund films and television that promotes women and girls. “This is that rare, true, Australian story that celebrates our love of sport and just how many more things unite us than separate us” ~ Rachel Griffiths on why the story of #MichellePayne needed to be told on film #ridelikeagirlmovie #leadingwomen #sport #tecreation #racing #film #melbournecup #jockey #trainer #women #girls #flemington
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    Repost @bridie_od . Very excited to be here at the Palace Como to hear from Julie Reilly, CEO of the Australian Women Donor’s Network & Director @rachelgriffithsofficial ahead of this special screening of @ridelikeagirlmovie This film is the first to be funded by the #GenderMatters Program, a $5M initiative to fund films and television that promotes women and girls. “This is that rare, true, Australian story that celebrates our love of sport and just how many more things unite us than separate us” ~ Rachel Griffiths on why the story of #MichellePayne needed to be told on film #ridelikeagirlmovie #leadingwomen #sport #tecreation #racing #film #melbournecup #jockey #trainer #women #girls #flemington
  • Guess which of our awesome #changeourgame ambassadors this is? . Perhaps the roller skates give it away but here is a clue: Our resident Roller Derby World Champion who, in her spare time, works as an exercise physiologist. . Any ideas? . . Worked it out yet? . . Flick through for the answer... . . It’s Lauren Foote. . 📷 @laurenfoote66 & @planphoto . #changeourgame #rollerderby #journey #pathway #dreambig #happybirthday #notchangedonebit
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    Guess which of our awesome #changeourgame ambassadors this is? . Perhaps the roller skates give it away but here is a clue: Our resident Roller Derby World Champion who, in her spare time, works as an exercise physiologist. . Any ideas? . . Worked it out yet? . . Flick through for the answer... . . It’s Lauren Foote. . 📷 @laurenfoote66 & @planphoto . #changeourgame #rollerderby #journey #pathway #dreambig #happybirthday #notchangedonebit
  • 🔔 A special moment this morning for #Aussie #cricket #legend and #ChangeOurGame #ambassador, Mel Jones OAM who rang the bell to signal five minutes until the start of play at Lord’s. . The ringing of the bell at a Lord’s Test by an international #cricketer, #administrator or well-known enthusiast of the sport is a recent tradition introduced in 2007. . 👏 Mel . #womeninsport #womenincricket #tradition #ashes #ringmybell . 📷 @meljones72
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    🔔 A special moment this morning for #Aussie #cricket #legend and #ChangeOurGame #ambassador, Mel Jones OAM who rang the bell to signal five minutes until the start of play at Lord’s. . The ringing of the bell at a Lord’s Test by an international #cricketer, #administrator or well-known enthusiast of the sport is a recent tradition introduced in 2007. . 👏 Mel . #womeninsport #womenincricket #tradition #ashes #ringmybell . 📷 @meljones72
  • That’s a wrap! This week we had the pleasure of hitting the road to visit #community #leaders throughout #regional #Victoria. Three forums were held to discuss the work we are doing and how we can best support regional communities in their work to level the playing ground for women and girls. . Thanks to everyone who came to see us and contribute to the important discussion in #Bendigo, #Traralgon and #Colac. . #womeninsport #womeninrecreation #changeourgame #leadership
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    That’s a wrap! This week we had the pleasure of hitting the road to visit #community #leaders throughout #regional #Victoria. Three forums were held to discuss the work we are doing and how we can best support regional communities in their work to level the playing ground for women and girls. . Thanks to everyone who came to see us and contribute to the important discussion in #Bendigo, #Traralgon and #Colac. . #womeninsport #womeninrecreation #changeourgame #leadership
  • It’s a grand old flag for women’s footy at Casey Fields... . New change rooms, a gymnasium and an indoor training centre with synthetic grass on the way. . Check out the exciting new project via our #instastory ☝️ . #changeourgame #femalefriendlyfacilities #inclusion #womeninsport #footy #afl @cityofcaseycouncil . 📷 @melbourneaflw
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    It’s a grand old flag for women’s footy at Casey Fields... . New change rooms, a gymnasium and an indoor training centre with synthetic grass on the way. . Check out the exciting new project via our #instastory ☝️ . #changeourgame #femalefriendlyfacilities #inclusion #womeninsport #footy #afl @cityofcaseycouncil . 📷 @melbourneaflw
  • Today was day two of our 2019 #ChangeOurGame Regional Forums and we headed to the #latrobevalley. . It was fantastic to be able to spend the day with a range of #community #leaders, all of whom are driving positive change within their own communities. . Thank you all for your enthusiasm, commitment, valued contribution and ongoing support. . We are wrapping up our forums on Friday with a visit to Colac - see you then. . #womeninsport #leadership #equality #diversity
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    Today was day two of our 2019 #ChangeOurGame Regional Forums and we headed to the #latrobevalley. . It was fantastic to be able to spend the day with a range of #community #leaders, all of whom are driving positive change within their own communities. . Thank you all for your enthusiasm, commitment, valued contribution and ongoing support. . We are wrapping up our forums on Friday with a visit to Colac - see you then. . #womeninsport #leadership #equality #diversity
  • “Thanks again so much for coming to speak at Latrobe yesterday. Many of the students who were there have dropped in to say how much they appreciated your wise words. You read the audience beautifully and engaged with their intellect, wit and zest for life so well” . - Sean Murray Course Coordinator, Outdoor and Environmental Education . Yesterday whilst we were in #Bendigo, we had the chance to call past #Latrobe University where @bridie_od spoke to the #Outdoor #Education students on the role of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the work we are doing to level the playing field in Victoria. . Thanks for being such great hosts @latrobeuni. . #womeninrecreation #recreation #outdoors #leadership #physicalactivity #natureplay #changeourgame
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    “Thanks again so much for coming to speak at Latrobe yesterday. Many of the students who were there have dropped in to say how much they appreciated your wise words. You read the audience beautifully and engaged with their intellect, wit and zest for life so well” . - Sean Murray Course Coordinator, Outdoor and Environmental Education . Yesterday whilst we were in #Bendigo, we had the chance to call past #Latrobe University where @bridie_od spoke to the #Outdoor #Education students on the role of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the work we are doing to level the playing field in Victoria. . Thanks for being such great hosts @latrobeuni. . #womeninrecreation #recreation #outdoors #leadership #physicalactivity #natureplay #changeourgame
  • Thanks for having us Bendigo! . Today was day one of our 2019 Regional Forums. . We had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with over 50 #gamechangers representing #community #sport and #recreation organisations, RSA’s, local #government and SSA’s to discuss the progress the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation has made over the past 18 months and how we can better support our colleagues in regional communities working to drive positive cultural change. . Thanks for your involvement and #Gippsland we’re heading your way on Wednesday! . #changeourgame #positivechange #womeninsport #womeninrecreation #inclusion #diversity #communitysport
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    Thanks for having us Bendigo! . Today was day one of our 2019 Regional Forums. . We had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with over 50 #gamechangers representing #community #sport and #recreation organisations, RSA’s, local #government and SSA’s to discuss the progress the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation has made over the past 18 months and how we can better support our colleagues in regional communities working to drive positive cultural change. . Thanks for your involvement and #Gippsland we’re heading your way on Wednesday! . #changeourgame #positivechange #womeninsport #womeninrecreation #inclusion #diversity #communitysport