The Australian Sport Commission (ASC) has a strong focus on gender equity and continues to strive for women in all their diversity to be actively engaged and equally contributing within the sporting sector. The Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) programs have supported thousands of women advance their careers, however making systemic changes to achieve gender equity is now a major priority of the ASC.
The WLIS programs have supported more than 28,000 women and over 800 sporting organisations to elevate women leaders in sport. Funded by the Australian Government and managed by the ASC, the WLIS programs aim to make the necessary systemic change to reduce gender inequality and support more women to advance into leadership roles within the sport ecosystem.
The objectives of the program are:
- Support organisations in the development and/or enhancement of policies, practices, systems and behaviours that lead to a sector that is more equitable and inclusive, particularly in the promotion and advancement of women leaders.
- Provide education and training opportunities for eligible organisations to advance their progress towards their gender equity goals and commitments. Education and training are to be grounded in the principles of intersectionality.
- Address systemic and cultural barriers to inclusion within the sport sector.
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Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 7th April.