Videos

This webinar is a strategic Q&A with industry leaders to unpack what clubs are telling us, how we can help clubs to rebuild stronger and more inclusive clubs and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on community sport. Speakers include Tom Dixon (Vicsport), Karen Pearce (Football Victoria), Melanie Pratt (Cardinia Shire Council), Michael King (Leisure Networks), Sharin Milner (Vic Responsible Gambling Foundation)

A conversation around Physical Literacy. Prior to COVID-19, the most concerning global pandemic was arguably that of physical inactivity. However, this forced pause in sport, physical education and organised physical activity provides an opportunity for sport to press the re-set button for participants and increase the quantity and quality of the population's physical activity behaviours. In this webinar, three expert panelists will share their thoughts on how a focus on physical literacy can enhance the sporting and movement experiences of all people engaging in sport, movement and physical activity.

A panel discussion with leading CEO's from the NSW Sports Industry on how they are supporting their organisations through the unprecedented change created by COVID-19. Panelists include Carolyn Campbell (CEO, Netball NSW), David Trodden (CEO, NSW Rugby League) & Debbie Le Roux (CEO & Dean, ACPE).

Staying Connected Through Innovation. With normal routines disrupted due to the coronavirus, it's important to keep members connected and engaged in new ways. A silver lining of this crisis is the emergence of innovation and adaption by industry leaders in the areas of training, participation and events. This webinar will showcase how the Daughters and Dads Cricket program transitioned to digital delivery, the successful launch of RunNSW Strava Club and the exciting world of virtual regattas and world records.

Updates and Q&A with Vicsport, Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth on the current situation of the sports industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers include Vicsport CEO Lisa Hasker, SRV Tim Burke and Chris Lacey, VicHealth.

Spearheaded by former Socceroo Craig Foster, #PlayForLives is a rapidly growing campaign to get our professional athletes off the bench and into the thousands of essential volunteer positions left vacant in the wake of the coronavirus.

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Karen has spent 19+ years at Basketball Victoria as General Manager Inclusion and Strategy championing the inclusion investment across a wide variety of platforms and earned respect for her vision, forethought and ability to influence and assist others to step into this space. She is now currently the Executive Manager Women and Girls at Football Victoria.

Cassie has over twenty years’ experience working across government, industry, not-for-profit, education and sports sectors. Recognised as a prevention of violence and gender equality expert in the sports environment, Cassie has developed tailored programs for Rugby Australia, NRL, AFL, FFA and Netball Australia to build their capability for positive cultural change.

Few people have the drive and dedication of Mitch McPherson. When his younger brother Ty took his own life in 2013, Mitch, a glazier by trade, turned the devastating loss into the successful suicide prevention charity SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY.

Dr Niki Vincent is the South Australian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity. Prior to this appointment, Niki held the position of CEO of the Leaders Institute of SA which, amongst other programs and initiatives, delivers the renowned Governor’s Leadership Foundation (for the development of wiser, more ethical and adaptive leadership for the common good). She has authored numerous academic publications. She is also a member of the Play by the Rules Management Committee. 

Julie Inman Grant is the eSafety Commissioner. She commenced this five year appointment in January 2017. Julie has extensive experience in the non-profit and government sectors, and spent two decades working in senior public policy and safety roles in the tech industry at Microsoft, Twitter, and most recently Adobe.

Peter Rubinstein is Managing Director of Media Heads. He has spent more than four decades working in the entertainment and media industries, in Australia and the US, and has more than 29 years’ experience dealing with Government on major campaigns and initiatives. Peter is also a highly respected oral historian.

Dave Carter is Director of Content and Strategy at Media Heads and has worked in the media industry for 33 years, developing radio and TV content as well as numerous national awareness campaigns. He has extensive experience as a copywriter and is highly regarded for product creation and format development.

Shari is the Member Protection Officer for Maccabi Australia and is passionate about sport and recreation being welcoming, inclusive and safe for everyone. She is also the All Abilities Inclusion Coordinator for Maccabi Victoria, and works in the fitness industry with older adults and people with disabilities.

Patrick Kidd has been employed as a principal consultant in Deloitte since leaving the Australian Army in early 2015. He was seconded from Deloitte to be the CEO of the Invictus Games Sydney in December 2016 after winning the bid to host the Games and he then led the planning and delivery of the Games building a team of over 140 full time staff and 1000 volunteers. Before joining Deloitte Patrick had a 30-year career in the British and Australian defence forces during which he had the privilege to work alongside people from many different nations leading teams in dynamic and challenging environments; his operational service has included extended service in the Balkans, the Middle East and Asia.

Yashar is the project officer at ‘GoActive’, a health and fitness initiative run by the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) for girls and women. Yashar is driven to promote physical and social well-being programs, provide social and emotional learning to youth and ultimately provide an opportunity to all women to lead healthier lives, primarily through participation in sporting and health programs.

Beau Newell is the National Program Manager of Pride in Sport Australia, an Australian first sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) employees, members, volunteers and spectators.

Jo Fernandes has worked in football administration for more than 20 years. On graduating from the University of Canberra, she commenced her professional career at the ACT Women’s Soccer Association, before becoming the Team Manager for the Westfield Matildas. She was then General Manager Westfield W-League within the FFA, before moving to her current role at Football NSW. Jo was the first female to be appointed to manage a Final at a Men’s Football Tournament - the 2017 FIFA Under 17 World Cup in India – and only a few months ago she worked as a General Coordinator at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia - the first time a female had been appointed to this role.

A former elite Australian rules footballer, television and radio sports commentator, Chyloe Kurdas has spent a decade building the catalyst for Australia’s first ever national women’s professional competition, AFLW, as AFL Victoria’s Female Football Development Manager. In doing so, Chyloe combined her studies and work in health promotion, psychology and education to build award winning high performance sporting programs for adolescent girls that focus on the whole athlete.

Emma Staples is the Diversity & Community Engagement Manager at Cricket Victoria. With Post Graduate studies in Public Health and an equality and equity advocate, her work involves driving cultural change across the business and the broader cricket community to embrace diversity. Previously she has worked as a senior advisor in community sport and recreation for the Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation and as a Health Promotion project lead using sport for social change in India, Fiji and remote Australian Indigenous communities.

Dr Jeff Walkley is the National Disability & Diversity Manager with Belgravia Leisure, and CEO of the Belgravia Foundation. Over four decades, Jeff has made exemplary contributions in sport, inclusion, physical activity, physical education, and disability. He has created sustained improvements in sport, physical education and inclusion in Australia. His achievements have led to his advice being sought by government departments and national and state sport organisations. He has provided expert advice in legal proceedings related to inclusion, culminating in improved access to sport for girls and women.