New sport network to boost female participation in sport

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Applications are now open to join Cardinia Shire Council’s first Women and Girls Sport Participation Network.

The network aims to provide a positive, safe and welcoming environment for participants to build their leadership skills and establish a framework to support opportunities for females in sport and active recreation in Cardinia Shire.

Networking and development sessions will be held in October and December 2022, and February and April 2023.

Session topics will be selected by those part of the network.

Applications to join the network are open to all who live, work or play in Cardinia Shire wishing to support and encourage the participation and leadership of women and girls in sport, including people of all genders and backgrounds.

The Women and Girls Sport Participation Network is funded by the State Government’s Office for Women in Sport Change our Game Community Activation Grant.

Applications close Wednesday 31 August, 2022.

To apply to join the Women and Girls Sport Participation Network, or for more information, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/sportnetwork