Our stories
Amplifying the Voices of Women in High Performance Coaching
Women’s voices are at the centre of the WiHPC Project. They shape our direction, challenge the status quo, and drive lasting change across High Performance coaching.
Over the past four years, more than 500 women have shared their lived experiences with us—through workshops, interviews, focus groups and surveys. Each story is powerful. Each adds depth, visibility and momentum to the system. These experiences matter. By celebrating success, elevating role models and sharing real stories, we create connection, inspiration and belief in what’s possible for women in HP coaching.
We will continue to amplify these voices—highlighting women in High Performance coaching and the events that bring them together to share, learn and lead.
👉 Get involved. Share your story. Join the conversation. Because when women are heard, High Performance moves forward. If you have a story to share, please contact us at hpcoachdevelopment@ausport.gov.au
Stories from the Field - Videos
STACIA STRAIN Women’s Hockey Head Coach, Victorian Institute of Sport
JANELLE PALLISTER Head Swimming Coach, Kawana Waters Swimming Club
BRUNA ACCURSO Talent Development Coach, Boccia Australia
ELLEN RANDELL National Team Coach - Women's Team , Rowing Australia
LOUSIE SAUVAGE National Coach, Wheelchair Track and Road, NSW Institute of Sport
RENEE McELDUFF Aerial Skiing Cup Head Coach, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia
Creating System Changes Through Effective Interventions
Stacey Marinkovich (Diamonds Head Coach), Stacey Peters (Women & Girls Pathway Manager, Golf Australia), Lauren Arnell (Port Adelaide Football Club, AFLW Head Coach)
The Changemakers
Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, National Slalom Coach, Paddle Australia Bec Rippon, Stingers Head Coach, Water Polo Australia.
Women in High Performance Leadership
Anne Marie Harrison, ex-Victorian Institute of Sport CEO Matti Clements, Executive General Manager of AIS Performance Kim Crane, CEO, Paddle Australia.
Stories of Impact - Articles
Para Table Tennis
Enabling Transitions with Table Tennis Australia
Diving Australia Hockey Australia South Australian Sports Institute
Igniting Networks with SASI, Hockey Australia and Diving Australia
Australian Sailing Victorian Institute of Sport
Job Share with VIS and Sailing Australia
Australian Athletics
Iterating Organisational Change with Athletics Australia
AFTRS, People + Decisions, QANTAS
Collaborating to Problem Solve
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