Tara Murray
A women leaders in sport and recreation facilities program will run in Brimbank.
Brimbank council was recently announced as one of 49 recipients to receive scholarships as part of the Change Our Game scholarship grants program.
The program has been set up to support women in taking the next step up to leadership positions in the sport and recreation sector.
The program is open to recognised state sport and recreation bodies, local government authorities and regional sports assemblies, as well as individual women linked to these organisations.
Brimbank council will deliver a women leaders in sport and recreation facilities program with its grant.
Office for Women in Sport and Recreation director Sarah Styles said these scholarships are a great example of supporting women and girls to follow their dreams.
“The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation received so many incredible applications from across the sport and active recreation sector, and it was both a privilege and a challenge to arrive at the 49 individuals and organisations who have received this good news.”
Since the scholarship program was introduced in 2018, more than $1.4 million has been invested through 263 grants to support Victorian women to access a range of professional development opportunities and training courses.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said the scholarships deliver critical funding to women in sport.
“We have made huge investments to help level the playing field for women and girls who want to get involved in sport and active recreation – whether on or off the field.”
