Tennis Australia launches community leadership program for women
As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing gender inequality in leadership, Tennis Australia today launched its Women Leaders in Tennis program which kicked off at the Australian Open.
As a key part of Tennis Australia’s Women and Girls Plan, the Women Leaders in Tennis program will provide existing and emerging tennis leaders with tools and networks to help them advance in their careers.
The four-month program combines face-to-face group activities, self-paced interactive online projects and mentorship in a welcoming educational environment that helps participants build their confidence and skills as community tennis leaders.
The Women and Girls Plan is funded by a $12 million federal government grant, announced in January 2019, which helps Tennis Australia build on its already strong initiatives for women in sport.
Tailored development programs, mentorship and career pathways that improve access, opportunity, inclusion and empowerment for women and girls in tennis are all key initiatives in the plan, with the ultimate goal of achieving gender equality in tennis.
Australian Sport Minister Richard Colbeck said the government was very proud of its investment in tennis which is helping to increase the participation of women and girls in this great sport, commenting “we want to encourage more women and girls to be more active, more often”. on the field and have fun while they participate.
“In partnership with Tennis Australia, we are confident that our investment of $12 million will enable more women and girls to play, coach, referee and volunteer, as well as help lead the tennis at all levels.
More than 30 Victorian women attended the launch of the Women Leaders in Tennis programme, with participants also recognizing the centenary of the first women’s singles competition at the Australasia Championships in 1922.
Vicki Reid, Head of Government, Community and Stakeholder Relations at Tennis Australia, added: “It is a priority for us to provide women with more opportunities to refresh, renew and rebuild the essential skills that they need to step into leadership roles, so that our leadership in tennis is truly representative of our diverse tennis community.
Related Articles
January 20, 2022 – 22 women selected to participate in this year’s AIS Accelerate program
Jan 4, 2022 – Sports Minister Richard Colbeck pleads for safety after holiday drownings
December 17, 2021 – Kieren Perkins appointed new chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission
December 7, 2021 – The International Tennis Federation will not support the boycott of the Chinese Women’s Tennis Association
December 3, 2021 – COVID-19 restrictions and player quarantine for Australian Open see Tennis Australia post $100m loss
December 3, 2021 – This Girl Can 2021 campaign encouraged record numbers of women to get active and stay active
November 24, 2021 – IOC partnership with World Conference on Women and Sport will advance gender equality and inclusion
October 26, 2021 – The Australian Institute of Sport opens applications for female athletes to boost their careers
September 9, 2021 – AIS programs aim to uplift female coaches in Australian top-level sport
June 28, 2021 – University of Victoria analysis highlights the need for women from diverse cultural backgrounds to become sport leaders
June 17, 2021 – Women Sport Australia appoints Ruth Holdaway to Board
June 16, 2021 – Tennis Australia announces the appointment of its Chief Commercial Officer
December 15, 2020 – Tennis Australia reveals it has received $4.5m in JobKeeper support during the coronavirus pandemic
October 29, 2020 – Nicole Pratt has given Tennis Australia a new role to inspire and retain female tennis coaches
September 14, 2020 – Tennis Australia announces Paula Robinson to lead new National Gender Equality Task Force
October 31, 2019 – Ash Barty supports Tennis Australia’s campaign to encourage teenage girls to stay in the sport
September 8, 2019 – Tennis Australia and Ticketmaster enter partnership for tennis events
July 25, 2019 – Tennis Australia to change hard court for Australian Open
April 23, 2018 – Tennis Australia seeks management control of Melbourne Park
October 24, 2017 – Jetstar Group Chief Executive Jayne Hrdlicka appointed President of Tennis Australia
July 11, 2017 – Tennis Australia strengthens child protection measures
February 23, 2017 – Tennis Australia and the UN Women’s Committee to Advance Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
April 16, 2016 – Tennis Australia appoints new Head of Attendance
20 January 2016 – Tennis Australia improves player pathways for girls and women
December 29, 2015 – Australian Open to celebrate inspiring women
ask for a small favor
We hope you enjoy the news we post, so while you’re here can we ask for your support?
The news we publish on www.ausleisure.com.au is independent, credible (we hope) and free to access, with no paywalls or annoying pop-up ads.
However, as an independent publisher, can we ask you to support us by subscribing to the Australasian Leisure Management magazine – if you don’t already.
Published bimonthly since 1997, the print Australasian Leisure Management differs from this website in that it publishes longer, in-depth and analytical features covering water sports, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sports, tourism and management sites.
Subscriptions are only $90 per year.
Click here register.
