Active Women and Girls
Under-representation of women and girls in sport is not only as players on the field, but in decision making and leadership roles such as coaching, officiating and club administration. The Victorian Government, through Sport and Recreation Victoria is actively addressing this issue via a range of programs, strategies and initiatives.
Women in sport
Increasing women's participation in sport is vital for sustained development of the sector because it has potential impacts on community development and health costs. Sport and Recreation Victoria supports a number of programs and initiatives which range from leadership programs, providing funding assistance through to research projects.
Active Girls
Sport and Recreation Victoria supports a number of strategies to promote active lifestyles and involvement in sport for girls, including the Active Girls Breakfasts and Active Girls Awards.
Womensport and Recreation Victoria
Womensport and Recreation Victoria Incorporated (WSRV) is a non government, not for profit advocacy body, dedicated to enhancing the sport and physical recreation environment for women and facilitating opportunities for those wanting access to sport and recreation. Sport and Recreation Victoria provides funding to WRSV to deliver projects such as the Womensport and Recreation Victoria Strategic Plan aimed at building partnerships, engaging people, designing and delivering programs, influencing policy and profiling women.
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