Championing Her Future
This Careers for Girls in Sport summit will explore how we can work together to ignite ambition, create pathways and champion diverse sports careers for girls
Speakers & Program
| Event MC: Lili Gorman-Brown Performance: Paisley Gabbott, Cronulla High School | |
| WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS | 10.00 – 10.30am |
| Acknowledgement of Country | Rachal Allan, Project Officer – Indigenous, Office of Sport |
| Welcome | Adam Berry, Acting Chief Executive – NSW Office of Sport |
| Setting the Scene | Kerry Turner, Manager Partnerships & Participation, Office of Sport |
KEYNOTE - 10:30 – 11:15am FUTURE FIT: EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE | |
| Social researcher and futurist Ashley Fell will provide an overview of the key megatrends transforming the workplace for Gen Alpha and Gen Z. Drawing on McCrindle’s data-driven insights, Ashley will deliver a forecast of the careers of the future and how we get our girls ready to thrive in this shifting landscape. | Ashley Fell, Social Researcher and Demographer, Director of Advisory, McCrindle |
INSPIREHER: DESIGNING HER WAY - 11:15am – 11:45am Fireside chat with Chloe Dalton OAM | |
| Trailblazer Chloe Dalton will highlight how women are leading, innovating, and forging inspiring careers across the broader sports industry. In conversation with Kerry Turner, Chloe will explore how the rising visibility of women’s sport is unlocking a new world of exciting opportunities for our girls. | Chloe Dalton OAM, Olympian and founder of the Female Athlete Project - in conversation with Kerry Turner. |
| IN HER WORDS: YOUTH FOCUS GROUPS - 11:45am –12:00pm | |
| The Office of Sport will share insights from recent focus groups with girls and young women, revealing their experiences navigating career choices, transitioning from school and what they want for their future careers. Their voices offer powerful guidance on how we can better support the next generation of leaders in sport. | Cristy Cotter, Senior Project Officer, Office of Sport Focus Group Representatives: Ella Hewitt, Year 12, Cronulla High School Kate Steele, Year 12, Mercy Catholic College Chatswood Kailee Dickson, Tertiary Student, ACPE |
| LUNCH | |
| PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS - 1:00pm- 1:40pm | |
In this session we will discuss how to create supportive pathways that help empower girls to navigate a plan for their future success in sport careers. We’ll identify the barriers and discuss how we can collaborate to open more doors for women in the sport sector. | Facilitator: Chloe Dalton AO.
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| Audience Feedback Session | |
| INSPO IN SCHOOLS - 1:40pm -2:00pm | |
| In this session, we’ll spotlight programs that are sparking girls' passion to pursue diverse and fulfilling careers in sport. Holly Bailey and Alex Butt will share the inspiration behind their initiatives, celebrate their successes, and discuss what’s next in their journey to empower sporty careers. | Presentations:
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| OUTER SPACE TO OUT OF THE BOX: INSPIRED THINKING - 2:00pm- 2:45pm | |
We know the value girls can bring to careers in sport — but how do we truly connect with them and inspire their journeys? From the outer galaxies of space, this session will explore proven innovative ways to inspire girls to believe in themselves, pursue their passions and reach for the stars. Together, we will test creative concepts, share ideas and discuss how we change the game for our women and girls. | Samara Kitchener, Managing Director, House of Kitch Erica Fryar, Project Officer, Office of Sport
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| Audience Feedback Session | |
| EVENT WRAP-UP - 2:45pm – 3:00pm | |