A new program designed to increase the presence and influence of women leaders in sport has been launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Announcing the AIS Talent Program, Minister for Sport, Senator Richard Colbeck said the Program was about identifying talented and accomplished women leaders and ensuring they received every opportunity to maximise their full potential and be key decision-makers in Australian sport.
“This is an intensive and targeted program of eight months,” the Minister said, “it will be open to as many as 36 women and will leverage the strengths and skills they already have so they can advance their careers.”
“It’s designed to be a transformational experience for the individual participants, but also to empower them to be role models and leaders for positive change across Australian sport.”
He said the AIS Talent Program in 2022 would be directly focused on under-representation women in high-performance coaching and executive roles so sport would benefit from greater diversity and depth.
Senator Colbeck said the Program was supported by funding from the Office for Women, in conjunction with the AIS and Sport Australia.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the AIS, Matti Clements encouraged sport executive and high-performance women coaches to apply for the new program.
“We need to continue breaking down gender barriers in sport,” Ms Clements said, “and this Program makes a genuine difference, providing participants with the opportunity to build leadership presence, professional networks and peer support.”
Further information on the AIS Talent Program can be accessed at this PS News link.
