Victorian women in sport will have the opportunity to hone and further develop their skills through the a new initiative by the state government called Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced applications for the program opened on Monday, July 25 and close on August 22.
“This new program will support women’s careers in sport and recreation, from clarifying their goals and building their skills, to empowering them with the confidence to prosper in leadership positions,” Ms Spence said.
“We’re creating more pathways and facilities for women and girls to get involved in sport on and off the field.”
The program provides grants of $5000 and $10,000 for professional development for women working in the support and recreation sectors, to help them get into and flourish in leadership roles.
In addition, applicants can receive personal career coaching to help map career paths and identify the skills they might need to land bigger roles.
In a statement, the government said successful applicants would also have the chance to attend the world conference of the International Working Group on Women and Sport to be held in November this year.
“The group is the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport, physical education and physical activity,” the government said.
“The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the Change Our Game campaign is working to level the playing field for women and girls in sport and active recreation.
“This work also includes community events, research studies and sports broadcasting programs aimed at increasing the number of women and girls participating in sport and in leadership roles.”
Details: changeourgame.vic.gov.au.
