Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls
Coaches and officials make the difference
Coaches and officials are at the heart of sport. By understanding and responding to the needs of women and girls, you help create a space where everyone feels seen, valued and supported.
Resources
Learn about what impacts women and girls' experience in sport.
Their stories
Watch these inspiring stories from community sport.
Workshops
Learn more about how you can facilitate workshops for your community.
Upcoming events
Webinar: Creating Allies
17 February 2026, 11-12pm AEDT
With insights from Dr Rochelle Eime (Federation University) and Sunil Menon (Melbourne City FC), this session focuses on what it truly means to be an ally in sport and how coaches, officials, administrators, and participants can actively contribute to positive cultural change.
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Host: Annabelle White
Webinar: What do boys need from us?
2 March 2026, 6-7pm AEDT
Featuring Ross Wait (Adelaide 36ers) and Ben Williams (experienced Football Umpire), this session explores the critical role coaches and officials play in shaping how boys understand themselves, others, and their place in sport. When boys are supported to develop healthy relationships with masculinity, they are more likely to become respectful teammates, confident leaders, and champions of equity.
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Host: Annabelle White
Webinar: Supporting women and girls with a disability
Date TBC
Guests: TBC
Link will be made available shortly
Host: Desiree Jones
This initiative supports community sport, including participants, coaches, officials, parents and organisations, by building understanding of how to better include and support women and girls.
It aims to:
- Share practical information, resources and support to help coaches and officials create safe, welcoming and fun environments.
- Work with the community sport sector to ensure actions meet real needs.
- Highlight the unique experiences of women and girls and help others understand their role in shaping positive environments.
More Information
For more information please contact coaching_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au