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19 Mar 2015

Victorian women looking for flexible forms of physical activity

Victorian women are more likely to exercise in a flexible, casual environment than commit to organised club sport, a new survey reveals.

TeamUp app

17 Nov 2015

Start Here: Six new activities on offer

Get involved with new activities that provide a fun and social way for women to improve their health and wellbeing.

Female Participation

20 Jul 2015

New government program to help more Victorian women to participate in sport

VicHealth today congratulated the Victorian Government for investing in a new program to encourage more women to participate in sport.

Female participation

20 Oct 2014

Female participation in sport & physical activity: a snapshot of the evidence

Understanding and addressing the barriers preventing more female participation in physical activity is complex.

Physical activity & sport

29 Mar 2019

Females and physical activity

There are many barriers that reduce or stop women and girls from being active. The ‘fear of judgement’ is one such barrier common to all life stages. While this issue is complex, the good news is there are many steps that can be taken to help females overcome barriers to activity, so they can lead happier, healthier lives.

Female participation in sport

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This Girl Can – Victoria local area marketing grants for councils

Funding for councils

12 Dec 2018

Overcoming gender bias: Behavioural thinking, a sporting chance and irrefutable data

The work of Professor Iris Bohnet and Dr Jeni Klugman is being officially launched today, as they begin their joint residency at VicHealth as Leading Thinkers on gender equality. Expect world-first research and applied insights that shift the dial!

Leading thinkers

02 May 2017

VicHealth applauds Hawthorn's appointment of the first female CEO in AFL history

VicHealth has welcomed former professional athlete and dual Olympian Tracey Gaudry to the position of Hawthorn Football Club Chief Executive Officer, an historic move for Hawthorn and a positive sign of big changes to come for women’s involvement in the AFL.

VicHealth welcomes Hawthorn CEO

15 Jul 2020

This Girl Can

This Girl Can celebrates women who are all kinds of active. Women who are giving their all, or giving it a go, but not giving a damn!

Female participation

20 Oct 2017

Local women encouraged to give sport a go

Opinion piece by Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

CEO opinion piece

21 Jun 2017

#ChangeOurGame

VicHealth is bringing together top athletes, teams and partners to #ChangeOurGame and encourage Victorians to support gender equality in sport.

Female participation in sport

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Funding for Advancing Gender Equality in Sport for Women and Girls

Funding opportunity