Fair access for women in sport

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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

Events and resources

There are many events and resources that can be used to promote your club to women and girls:

Strategies for your club to consider

There are also a number of strategies that can be implemented to support women and girls' participation in sport.

tick22.png Advocate for equal representation at all levels including coaching and on club committees.
tick22.png Create a safe and welcoming place.
tick22.png Consider the wording to your club song. Is it supportive and inclusive?
tick22.png Promote initiatives for females to the public, i.e. profile female role models, and ensure equal representation in imagery and social content
tick22.png Provide accessible activities and facilities such as equal access to courts/pitches, female-only activities, appropriate changing rooms and toilets.
tick22.png Provide accessible activities and facilities such as equal access to courts/pitches, female-only activities, appropriate changing rooms and toilets.
tick22.png Allow participation in flexible uniforms such as hijabs for Muslim females.
tick22.png Instigate a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of prejudice or behaviour that puts the wellbeing of women and girls at risk.
tick22.png Provide a pathway and opportunities for progression and career development.
tick22.png Emphasise and support the social aspects of sport.
tick22.png Offer alternative/modified formats.
tick22.png Ask women and girls for input and feedback
tick22.png Deliver group activities.
tick22.png Providing activities at the right time of the day/week.
tick22.png Reduce financial barriers.
tick22.png Promote women into decision-making roles in your club.
tick22.png Create a pipeline for women contenders for committee roles and promote gender balance in selection processes.
tick22.png Provide training opportunities to increase women’s capabilities for advancement
tick22.png Develop policies that are gender inclusive, and that club culture promotes gender equality.
tick22.png Ensure the requirements for committee membership are free from discrimination and bias.
tick22.png Create opportunities to educate boys and men about the benefits of gender equality through sport.
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