Funding organisations to develop and deliver new programs to increase participation of women and girls in sport, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
January 2023
What was approved
Approved for AFL NSW/ACT
Designed to champion female leadership in our sport and accelerate the development of the next generation of female leaders in three key streams - coaching, officiating and club governance. AFL NSW/ACT will identify 45 female leaders who are already in our games ecosystem and enhance their leadership skills by delivering training and education opportunities that will enable them to build upon their skills as well as gain exposure to other aspects of our sport.
$29,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for AFL NSW/ACT
An inside look at a group of teenage female athletes from the Sydney Swans Academy as they train, form friendships, and strive for the opportunity to make their dreams as an athlete come true. The docuseries will highlight the pathway that is available for female Australian football athletes in New South Wales to play at the highest level of professional sport and inspire the next generation to take up the game an achieve their dreams.
$15,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Basketball NSW
Pilot program focuses on girls 14-16 in the BNSW High Performance Program to increase participation in adolescent girls. In collaboration with world renowned Performance Psychologist Karen Haddad, a series of workshops will be presented to educate and empower girls, parents, and coaches on dealing with mental health and body image issues
$40,850 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
StrathfieldAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Cricket NSW
Provide a free 4-week coaching session delivered locally by female coaches. The participants will build confidence in their skills and playing ability, leading to being able to take part in local cricket opportunities. The female coaches delivering the program will develop in confidence as well as build on their coaching skills with access to coaching education.
$20,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Cricket NSW
Pilot a mid-week, post work, social cricket league for women of all ages and abilities. The Women's Social Smash will be an 8-week T10 competition (90min), with 9 players per side. It will look to appeal to women who want to participate in a social, team sport, but who don't have the time or desire to commit to weekend activities.
$19,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Diving NSW
Attract, develop and retain female coaches and officials. Increase the number of female coaches and expose them into the High Performance environment. Continue to support female coaches through a scholarship program. Recognise achievements of female coaches and officials. Provide opportunities to recruit, retain and increase the number of coaches and officials through education and mentoring. Continue to target adolescent athletes into coaching, officiating and other leadership roles.
$10,400 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
MaitlandAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Football NSW
In partnership with 5 Associations attract, upskill and provide paid coaching opportunities for 60 female coaches in 2023. Identified youth female coaches will be provided formal coaching qualifications and paid football coaching opportunities within Association & FNSW program. All coaches will be invited to join the FNSW Female Coaching Networks to ensure they are supported post this program
$40,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
BlacktownAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Hockey NSW
Increase the number of level 3 accredited female coaches by identifying current level 2 coaches to undergo level 3 accreditation and hence having a greater pool of qualified coaches who are able to undergo the FIH (Federation International Hockey) Coach Development Courses
$18,225 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Hockey NSW
Hockey5s program will be delivered across Regional NSW and Metro areas to increase women and girls’ participation across NSW, particularly targeting new players, including from CALD communities, First Nations and Torres Strait Island and people with all abilities. Hockey5s is a fast, exciting, flexible 5-aside program that can be played anyway on any surface making it a very accessible, inclusive, and diverse hockey format
$25,500 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Karting Australia (NSW)
Provide a structured introductory program for building the confidence of adolescent females to participate in karting with the aim of integrating them into a club community to participate in club and female specific events within the sport
$20,250 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Coffs HarbourAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Little Athletics NSW
Identify female youth leaders in three regional hubs and provide the opportunity to upskill and become an advisory group for LANSW. Following our previous program open to regional leaders with the camp hosted in Sydney. By having a similar program regionally, we provide an opportunity to identify leaders more regionally and gain their perspective
$10,100 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Dubbo RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Motorsport Australia
Schools program is a development of the Girls on Track Program that will enable facilitated Girls on Track Workshops to be delivered at scale in schools to reach more Girls and communicate the various recreational and career opportunities available for girls aged 8-12 across the state of NSW
$35,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
BlacktownAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Netball NSW
A coach developer program empowering young adults from across Netball NSW’s 7 regions in delivering innovative and engaging coaching content to influence experience, retention in participation and diversity and inclusion. Mentor adolescent coaches and lead Netball NSW’s inclusive suite of programs in their region from grassroots to emerging talent. Blends online delivery, a final in-person practical session, aligned with International Day of the Girl 2023, check-ins and assessment conducted at 3 and 6 month intervals
$15,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Netball NSW
Create two videos to empower new parent coaches to become involved as coaches and shift all coaches at a community level towards more child-centred coaching methods that result in more fun and positive experiences for girls in netball. Launched under a 'She Leads' digital marketing campaign at the start of the 2023 Winter season
$15,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Northern NSW Football
Focus on retaining accredited advanced licenced female football coaches by providing further opportunities to upskill in addition to a Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) lead ongoing support network. Provide opportunities for continuous development for female coaches through practical and online seminars with highly qualified guest presenters and a focus on retention by establishing an all-female social media network where football relevant information and resources can be shared
$10,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Northern NSW Football
Focus on increasing participation and creating a supportive environment of on-going learning to aid recruitment and retention of female coaches. Delivery of introductory coaching courses in high schools to engage adolescent girls as coaches. Adolescent girls that complete the course will be encouraged to join the NNSWF Female Coach Network to ensure they are supported and have access to ongoing resources
$10,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Northern NSW Football
Focus on increasing participation and creating inclusive environments to retain female referees. Delivering introductory match official training, Level 4 Referee Course, in high schools to engage adolescent girls as referees. The Female Referee Network will be comprised of female referees registered within NNSWF for support and assistance from experienced referees and sharing of resources. The procurement of referee uniforms in female sizes and cuts to provide fit-for-purpose uniforms
$10,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for NSW Baseball League
A winter development program for adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 in both metropolitan and rural and remote areas and from low socio-economic backgrounds that will be run over 8 weeks, cementing baseball's fundamentals skills and progressing to advanced drills and sessions. Designed to fill a gap in sport's talent development structure, led by aspiring coaches who are NSW and Australian female players, assisted by a female pool of coaching talent who have experience at multiple levels throughout baseball
$30,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
BlacktownAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for NSW Rugby Union
Designed to build a female led, designed and delivered program that targets the female adolescent decline in sport participation. Establish a Youth leader-Ambassador working group to oversee and give young women a voice. Marketing campaign to normalise female participation in rugby. Inclusive Rugby experience and Development program that includes female athlete health and wellness education. Legacy resources for coaches, clubs and schools to develop female rugby programs
$49,200 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
BaysideAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Swimming NSW
Empower potential and current female swim coaches and swim teachers by offering opportunities for further education and leadership. Provide opportunities for young female candidates to undertake base level coaching courses, current female coaches to progress to a more advanced qualifications, and elite level female coaches to provide mentoring and leadership to those coming up through the ranks
$50,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
StrathfieldAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Triathlon NSW
Deliver a series of introductory women’s only training sessions. The sessions will prepare new female participants and provide them with the skills and confidence to participate in their first ever 'Finish Lines…Not Finish Times' triathlons, delivered by TNSW Affiliated Clubs in Sydney and regionally
$28,000 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Triathlon NSW
Building on the first two years, the program will be a combination of online and in person education featuring mentorship and relationship building directly breaking down identified barriers that inhibit female coaches from commencing and progressing. This will be achieved by capacity building and supporting current and new coaches through the pathway
$15,580 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Volleyball NSW
Upskilling, training and engaging leaders across our state, prioritising formal educational learning through access to the AICD Foundational Governance Course to provide participants with an understanding of fundamental compliance and performance-related roles and responsibilities of directors, specifically in the areas of governance, risk, financial performance and strategy
$38,700 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Water Polo NSW
Enable identified female leaders to undertake courses to empower them as individuals and enhance their capabilities as leaders. The Australian Institute of Company Directors course will enable the WPNSW President and Chair of the Board to improve her governance skillset and the Conscious Negotiator Program will enable better decision making of up to 7 identified leaders and encourage cultural change
$24,500 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.What was approved
Approved for Water Polo NSW
An adaptation of the existing Girls Making Waves participation program addressing the barriers and providing access to water polo for both Aboriginal and young people with disability and their families. The initial two pilot programs delivered in partnership with Kari in Liverpool and The Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Narrabeen, with a view to expand programs into regional locations.
$25,500 was approved by
Office of SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
26
Applications received
37
Her Sport Her Way Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of SportProgram term
Projects are expected to commence from 1 February 2023 and be completed by 30 June 2024.