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Physical Activity resource list 

Getting more women active

For sports clubs, gyms and other activity providers

30 Jul 2024
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A young women with long blonde hair in a ponytail, has her back to camera and a basketball in hand looking around for her next move.

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Helps physical activity providers understand the obstacles women face, then follow a guide to implement the changes to attract and retain more women.

  • 2-minute crash course on This Girl Can - Victoria research, done in partnership with La Trobe University's Centre for Sport and Social Impact
  • Step-by-step guide 
  • More details about fear of judgement in a 6-page PDF
  • Includes examples of welcoming programs for women
  • Visualisation of This Girl Can La Trobe University research 
  • Showcases the different ways 24 women approach physical activity
  • Provides top three emerging factors for each experience 
  • Unpacks six key principles on how to design and deliver sport to engage less-active people 
  • Webinar content available
  • Increase promotion, participation and leadership for women and girls
  • 27 gender assessments were reviewed, including 12 international audits, 10 Australian audits and four local/municipal council audits

Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.