Women in Sport

Victoria University is committed to creating no boundaries for women and girls in sport and physical activity.

Our work aims to advance women and girls in sport and physical activity based on five objectives to impact change:

create research insights and action
strengthen industry alignment and collaboration
build career pathways
advance workforce development
invest in women in sport.

Proud partners of women in sport

Research & industry insights on women in sport

Catherine Dell’Aquila sitting in business attire outside on bleachers

Research, reports, and expertise

Quarterly updates on women in sport research, industry reports and insights to build knowledge and drive action.

Institute for Health & Sport (IHES)

Learn more about our range of research expertise within the broader field of health and sport.

Sustainable Development Goals

Victoria University supports the Sustainable Development Goals.

Industry alignment & collaboration

VU Women in Sport ambassadors

Seven former elite athletes, current entrepreneurs, and leaders in the world of sport business are our Women in Sport ambassadors.

Australian Women in Sport Advisory

The Australian Women in Sport Advisory Group was established for two years (2019-2020) to guide a strategic and coordinated approach across sectors focused on gender equality for girls and women.

Winyarr Ganbina Women Arise; green indigenous art

Sports inclusion for indigenous people with a disability

Resources for sport organisations to improve access to sport for people with disability, in particular women and people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds.

Build career pathways & advance workforce development

Career development & employability

Each year our students complete placements with one of 350 host organisations in the following fields: sport & exercise science, sport management, sport coaching, recreation, outdoor education.

VU creates career pathways for young women in sport

Between 120 – 180 young women and their teachers from Victoria attend our annual interactive forum to gain insights on careers in sport and participate in masterclasses with VU Alumna women.

Women in Sport scholarship fund

We are committed to developing female sport leaders of the future. Join us and support women during their sport studies who are faced with barriers.

Invest in women in sport

Victoria University is focused on shaping the future of sport by championing the cause of women and removing participation boundaries for women and girls in sport and physical activity.

Susan Alberti interviewed about women in sport (YouTube)

"This is an exciting time for women in sport. There is an increased understanding in the industry about why it is good for business to have more women and girls involved in sport."