Set the Standard Anti-Racism Campaign
Sports Central is partnering with VicHealth and Regional Sport Victoria to Set the Standard across the Central Highlands. The initiative connects coaches and club leaders with practical resources and subsidised anti-racism training, helping sporting clubs prevent and respond to racism while creating healthier, welcoming and culturally safe environments for everyone.
Sports Central encouraging women in sport to nominate their male allies
Sports Central’s Allies in Sport project aims to create safer, more inclusive sporting environments by promoting healthy masculinity, gender equality and respectful behaviour. Women in Ballarat sport are invited to nominate male allies who can help champion positive change and reduce barriers for women and girls to participate, coach and lead.
Have Your Say on Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Community Sport
Through Play It Safe, we are inviting the Central Highlands sporting community to share their perspectives on health, safety and wellbeing in community sport. By having your say, you will help us better understand local challenges, needs and opportunities and inform practical initiatives that create safer, healthier and more inclusive sporting environments across the region.
Daughters of the West is back for 2026!
The free Daughters of the West program returns to Ballarat in 2026, offering women aged 18+ the opportunity to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing through fitness, education and meaningful community connections. Over 10 weeks, participants will gain practical tools, build confidence and form lasting friendships in a welcoming and supportive environment. Places are limited, so register early.
Sports Central Launches “Allies in Sport” Project
Sports Central’s Allies in Sport project is engaging men in sporting club leadership roles across Ballarat to promote healthy masculinity, gender equality and respectful behaviour. Through education, support and practical action, the project will equip male leaders to help create safer, more inclusive sporting environments where women and girls are supported to participate, coach and lead.