Deakin Sport Network - Levelling the Playing Field through Female Leadership in Sport

About this event

The women’s sport movement has gained momentum in recent times and Deakin University is proud to have been part of this movement as a sponsor of women’s sport and a supporter of women’s sport and exercise research. We invite members of the sporting community to join us for a public seminar focused on sustaining the momentum in women’s sport.

Members of Deakin’s Women in Sport and Exercise hub (WISE) will lead a discussion around ways to develop female leaders and to encourage male champions of change in sporting contexts.


Guest Presenters

Guest presenters will each provide insights regarding how sport can continue to facilitate a culture that support’s women’s development and leadership in sport.

Nadine Cohen, CEO Confident Girls Foundation: Developing female leaders in sport
Mark Anderson, CEO Swimming Australia: Male champions of change in sport

Associate Professor Pamm Phillips and Dr. Katie Rowe, from the Sport Management program will host the evening, presenting relevant research perspectives and leading a Q&A with industry guests.


For further information, and to register for this event, please follow the link below.

Register for this event
Wed Nov 1 2017, 6:00pm — Wed Nov 1 2017, 8:30pm
Free (Member: Free)
Level 2, Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (Building BC), 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood 3125

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