Hume Gender Equity in Sports Network

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The Hume Gender Equity in Sport Network (HGESN) is a partnership project of Hume City Council, Women’s Health In the North, DPV Health and Omnia (formerly known as Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health), proudly funded by the VicHealth Local Government Partnership.

The HGESN brings together members of the local sport groups, organisations and individuals to be key drivers of gender equity in sport and physical participation in Hume.   

The HGESN will:

  • Play a key role in supporting Hume in the delivery of some actions outlined in the Fair Access Policy Action Plan.
  • Foster collaboration, sharing knowledge, supporting professional development and advocating for gender equality in the sporting sector.
  • Advocate for the awareness and adoption of the Fair Access Policy, including the guiding for all sporting clubs and associations within Hume

Applications to join Hume’s Gender Equity in Sport Network are open!

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Why be a part of this Network?

Joining the HGESN will help increase your knowledge and skills around gender equity in sport. It will help you share these learnings with your community, and advocate for change.

What's involved?

The HGESN will run between March and October 2026 and will include four sessions that run for 60 minutes. These network and professional development sessions all relate to gender equity in sport and will align to the Fair Access Policy.

For members who are new to the Network, an additional session will be offered to help build a stronger understanding of Gender Equity within a sport setting.

 

Who can I contact for more information?

If you would like to discuss any questions or need more information, please email Gayan Loku, Sport Development & Inclusion Officer at gayanl@hume.vic.gov.au or Daniel Aristotle, Community Health and Wellbeing Officer at daniela@hume.vic.gov.au.

 

Helpful information

The Hume Gender Equity in Sport Network represents a significant step towards addressing the existing disparities and barriers that hinder female and gender diverse participation in sports and active recreation activities.

By providing a dedicated platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, professional development and advocacy, this network will provide a powerful and supportive community to promote gender equality in sport. The network also supports the delivery of the Fair Access Roadmap across the municipality.

Topics of sessions will be developed based on the needs of the Network and may include: 

  • Gender equality in sports leadership
  • Reducing barriers to sport and recreation participation for women and gender-diverse people
  • Safe and respectful cultures
  • Equal access to community sport and recreation facilities
  • Fair Access Policy  

It is expected that applicants commit to the network for 4 sessions over a 12-month period and be an active member of the network. 

The network program is free but limited to 35 participants. All participants are required to submit an application. Selection will be based on a number of factors including diverse representation of sporting or activity codes and diverse representation of different population groups in our community.  

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