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Sport is an important part of our lives here in Nillumbik and it helps bring people together. It promotes respect and fairness, and supports the physical and mental health of all Victorians.
Everyone in Australia should have the chance to take part in sport - whether as a player, official, administrator or volunteer. To make sport more inclusive and fair, it’s essential to increase the involvement of women and girls at all levels, from grassroots to elite.
Through the implementation of the Fair Access Policy, Council seeks to address known barriers experienced by women, girls and gender diverse people in accessing and using community sports infrastructure. The Policy aims to help Council identify and address gender inequality in community sports infrastructure policies, programs, communications and services.
Nillumbik Shire Council Fair Access Policy
There are many events and resources that can be used to promote your club to women and girls:
Based on Sport England’s highly successful campaign, This Girl Can is here to celebrate and support Victorian women embracing physical activity.
Find out more about the program
Nillumbik is a supporter in the Victorian Government’s Change Our Game campaign and support services to help increase female leadership and participation in sport.
Sport and Recreation Victoria is working to inspire women and girls to participate and become leaders in sport at all levels. There are a range of grants to help the sports industry to develop programs and facilities.
Alongside more general grants there are currently several that specifically target increases in female sport and physical activity participation:
For workshop and education opportunities, grants and scholarships specifically for women, visit Change Our Game.
As part of Council's commitment to gender equity, we have identified sporting clubs and activities that not only support female participation but provide female-friendly facilities.
Council will continue to advocate to all levels of government for funding to improve the standard of community sporting infrastructure to support and enhance female participation in active and passive recreation.
The following clubs and facilities are recognised as committed to the ongoing support of This Girl Can:
Each year, Council join forces with Leisure Networks to deliver a transformative Women in Sport Breakfast designed to foster gender equity and inclusivity in sport. The event, held at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre, provides a platform for local community sporting groups to come together, learn from industry experts, and strive towards a more equitable future in sports participation.
The Clearinghouse for Sport brings together Australia’s leading sport and active recreation agencies – using the Australian Sports Commission as the principal information coordination point – to share news, evidence and insights about sport and human performance.
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) champion the value of sport. ASC encourage and help Australians of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to get involved in sport and enjoy the many benefits. ASC also play a central leadership role across the broader sport sector through collaboration and direction.
There are also a number of strategies that can be implemented to support women and girls' participation in sport.