Page 10 The Moorabool News – 16 November, 2021
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Doors open for female sports leadership By Lachlan Ellis A program empowering women in the sport workforce has had a record number of participants this year, including a Moorabool equestrian worker. Amber Evans is an equestrian coach and dressage specialist at Strathcuan Equestrian in Pentland Hills and, was one of 160 course participants under Sport Australia’s 2021 Women Leaders in Sport Program. Despite the course running online this year due to the pandemic, Ms Evans said that taking part in the six-week program had enhanced her networking and connection to the industry. “One of the really nice things about the program was that you got to speak to women who were in a whole range of different sports, throughout Australia,” she told the Moorabool News. “It’s a fantastic stepping stone. The way they’ve run the course, they basically create an alumni…if you do the course, you then get access to other women all throughout Australia, who you can contact and who expect to be contacted. You can email them, organise a chance to catch up and talk through issues or about their careers. “I think that’s one of the things I enjoyed the most – this idea of connecting with people in a way that’s empowering, and helps you to grow. It can help improve the things you offer, give you new ideas and new perspectives on how to approach things.” Ms Evans said she would “one hundred per cent” recommend any women who were interested apply for next year’s program. “It’s an absolutely fabulous program, apparently it’s quite competitive to get into, but it is absolutely worth it. Even if you have to apply a couple of times, I’d recommend you do it,” she said. Minister for Sport, Senator Richard Colbeck, said the Women Leaders in Sport Program would help women shape the future of Australian sport. “Next year we will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and in 2023, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, providing real opportunities on our home soil to inspire future generations,” Mr Colbeck said. “It’s important women at all levels and positions in sport have role models to look up to. This program creates genuine opportunities for women to grow and progress into leadership roles, which will benefit sport from grassroots right up to elite competition.” The wider program includes workshops, grants, and personal development courses. The program was established in 2002, and has supported over 25,000 women across the country. It is a joint venture between Sport Australia, the Australian Institute of Sport, and the Office for Women. This year’s leadership workshops begun on May 10, with applications for next year’s to open in early 2022. For more information, visit www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/wlis.
Amber Evans on her dressage horse. Photographer - Georgia Hogg
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