Our Initiatives and Projects for Industry
Turning connection into action for women and girls.
The Her Sport & Health Collective brings together people, expertise and ideas to identify opportunities, test solutions and create meaningful change for women and girls across sport, physical activity and health.
Our projects and initiatives are shaped by the needs of our community and delivered through collaboration with researchers, practitioners, industry, education, health, sport and community partners.
From supporting young athletes to stay strong and engaged in movement, to connecting women across the industry and making existing resources easier to access, we focus on practical opportunities that can create lasting impact.
How we work
We connect.
Bringing the right people and expertise together.
We listen.
Understanding the experiences and needs of women and girls.
We learn.
Connecting research, evidence and lived experience.
We test.
Supporting practical ideas and pilot projects.
We share.
Taking what we learn and making it useful to the wider community.
We act together.
Creating change that is bigger than any one organisation can achieve alone.
Our Commitments
Strong, informed and sport ready
Research to action for young female athletes
A series of practical workshops bringing together researchers, physiotherapists, nutritionists, coaches and other experts to help young female athletes and their parents better understand their bodies and support lifelong participation.
Topics will include functional movement, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and prehabilitation, RED-S and the importance of fuelling for performance, growth and health.
The aim: Give young women and the people supporting them the knowledge and confidence to build strong foundations for sport and movement.
From ideas to action
Piloting solutions for girls to stay active
Working with partners to explore practical, solution-focused approaches to one of the biggest challenges facing girls and young women — staying connected to sport, physical activity and movement as they grow.
The Collective will help bring together young women, practitioners, researchers and organisations to understand barriers, test ideas and identify what can make participation more enjoyable, accessible and sustainable.
The aim: Find and support solutions that help more girls keep moving, in ways that work for them.
Her connections
Connecting women across sport, health and industry
Creating opportunities for women working across sport, health, research, education, business and community to meet, connect and share knowledge.
Through networking events, conversations and experiences, we are building relationships that strengthen the wider ecosystem and create opportunities for collaboration, mentoring, ideas and leadership.
The aim: Build a stronger, more connected network of women who can learn from each other and create change together.
Women in Sport Conference | June 2027
A conference designed by women, for women
In June 2027, Basketball Australia and Griffith University will lead a dedicated Women in Sport Conference on the Gold Coast, bringing together leaders, practitioners, researchers and industry to explore the future of women in sport.
The Her Sport & Health Collective is supporting the connection and collaboration around this important opportunity to bring women’s voices, experiences, evidence and ideas together.
The aim: Create a space for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, connection and action around the future of women in sport
Female sport & health hub
Making it easier to find the right support
There are already incredible organisations, programs, research, resources and opportunities supporting women and girls across sport, physical activity and health.
The Female Sport & Health Hub will help bring these together in one place — making it easier for women, girls, parents, coaches, practitioners and industry to discover what is available and find opportunities to get involved.
The aim: Connect people with the resources, opportunities and organisations that can help women and girls move, participate, perform and thrive.
Previous Initiatives
Collective Think Tank
10 March 2026 | Eden, Currumbin Valley
Held at the beautiful Eden Health Retreat, the Her Sport & Health Collective Think Tank was the first of many Collective meetings aimed at establishing a connected network of leaders, organisations and advocates committed to advancing outcomes for women and girls in sport and health. This invitation-only event brought together 30 influential female and male allies who are making a significant impact across the sport, health, research, education, community and government sectors.
The Think Tank sparked collaboration, generated new ideas and identified priority areas for future action, laying the foundation for the Collective's ongoing work and future initiatives designed to create lasting impact for women and girls across the Gold Coast.
Collective Working Group
10 June 2026 | Palm Beach Aquatic Centre
Following the Her Sport & Health Collective Think Tank, members came together for the first Working Group session at the Palm Beach Aquatic Centre to help shape the Collective's future direction. Bringing together leaders, practitioners, researchers and industry partners from across the sport, health, community, education and government sectors, the session focused on refining the Collective's structure, vision, mission and strategic priorities.
The Working Group resulted in a series of actions to progress the Collective, including leadership development, member capability mapping, website development and strategic planning. Future Working Group sessions will build on this momentum, continuing to strengthen collaboration, drive practical action and shape a more connected approach to improving outcomes for women and girls in sport, physical activity and health across the Gold Coast.
Upcoming Events
Collective Sunset Swings Networking Experience
Date: Thursday 8 October 2026 3.30pm-6.30pm | The Golf School, Palm Meadows, Carrara
The Collective will come together for an afternoon golf networking session led by Lee Harrington and The Golf School team, providing an opportunity to connect, move and build relationships in a fun and supportive environment while experiencing the benefits of golf.
