Changing the Game – creating inclusive sporting environments for women and girls

About the workshop

This workshop supports sporting organisations to strengthen gender equity by exploring what it is, why it matters, and practical ways to put it into action. Workshop facilitator, Kathleen Denny will take a deep dive into sharing insights and useful tools to help the sector create and embed inclusive environments where women and girls can thrive.

What you will learn

  • Key concepts of gender equity in sport
  • Why it is important for communities and organisations
  • How to assess your organisation's current environment
  • Practical ways to improve equity in your own setting

Who should attend

  • Club leaders and administrators
  • Coaches, officials and volunteers
  • Sporting organisations and local government.

  • Our Workshop Presenter – Kathleen Denny

    Kathleen is a gender equity practitioner and recently commenced in the role of Women & Girls Coordinator at Tennis Tasmania. Previously, she led GippSport's Preventing Violence Through Sport initiative and has delivered training, workshops and capacity-building programs across community sport, local government, and the not-for-profit sector.

    She is passionate about advancing gender equity and inclusion, helping clubs and organisations turn good intentions into meaningful action.

  • Our Panel Speakers:

    Sarah Gillman – Director of Womensport & Recreation Tasmania, former ABC news journalist and broadcaster.

    Kate Eckhardt – Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) Representative and Olympic Canoe Slalom athlete.

    Holly-Lace Ayton – Community Football Manager, Football Tasmania and Kit Manager for the Australian women's national soccer team, the Matildas.

  • Agenda

    • Welcome address
    • Inclusion workshop facilitated by Kathleen Denny
    • Break and networking opportunity
    • Panel discussion and Q&A