Case Studies
There are many organisations delivering high impact programs across the HP landscape. The ‘bright spots’ in the Australian landscape are shown below. What has become obvious is no two situations are alike, but insights from one can be transferred across context.
- Organisational Case Studies
- Programs and Interventions
- Individual Impact Case Studies
Organisational Case studies
Flexible Work Arrangements and Parental Leave
These case studies demonstrate how flexible work and parental leave practices can support the retention, progression and long-term participation of women coaches across the HP pathway.

Victorian Institute of Sport
Flexible Work Arrangements
Australian Sailing
Job Share Arrangement
Golf Australia
Parental Support Program

Squash Australia
Maternity leave, cover and return to work
Australian Institute of Sport
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Workforce Capability
These case studies demonstrate how prioritising and strengthening workforce capability can create sustained impact across organisations and the broader HP sector.

Table Tennis Australia
Succession Planning

Commonwealth Games Australia
Leading coach equity

Bowls Australia
Workforce Diversity
Visibility and Storytelling | Archetype Workshops
These case studies demonstrate how visibility, storytelling and shared language can enhance confidence, connection and recognition for women coaches across the HP pathway.

Australian Institute of Sport
Showcasing Progress, Elevating Visibility

South Australian Sports Institute
Archetype Workshop

Developing Facilitators
Developing Women Facilitators
Programs and Interventions
These case studies present current initiatives and programs being delivered across the HP landscape to support women coaches, developed in collaboration with participating organisations.

Australian Athletics
Women in High Performance Coaching

Diving Australia
The Mentoring GALS Gang

Rowing Australia
Women in High Performance Rowing

South Australian Football League
Female Coaching Academy

Basketball Victoria
Accelerated Women's Coach Program

South Australian Sports Institute
Women's Coach and Leaders Network

Women’s Summit Pilot
Targeting New Head Coaches

Women's Talent Coach Program
Leadership Development

ASPIRE Coach Program
Aspiring HP Coaches
Impact Stories
These impact stories demonstrate how targeted support, mentoring and practical pathways can strengthen confidence, capability and momentum for women coaches through key career transitions.

Coach Transition
Cross Sport Coaching

Coach Transition
Cross Sport Coaching

Career Support Transition
Supporting Transitions

Internship to Coach Development
Coach to Coach Development

Athlete Accelerate
Supporting Athlete Transitions
If your organisation has a case study to share, contact us at hpcoachdevelopment@ausport.gov.au.










