The Sisters in Sport Leadership Network is about championing women in sport leadership and developing the next generation.

The network aims to champion women in sports leadership, to celebrate their remarkable achievements, amplify their voices and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future in the world of sport and beyond. Developing skills in our students and making connections enables women of all ages to flourish both within and beyond the sporting arena, whether that be as an athlete, journalist, commentator, referee, coach, sports scientist, Board member, CEO or as an avid supporter.

You may ask why we would need such an initiative? Witnessing the Matildas’ 12 consecutive sold-out home matches last year, one could be forgiven for thinking that the ecosystem of women’s sport has completely changed, and we are already there! There is no denying that there have been substantial improvements in systems, structures, professionalism and media coverage. But there are some aspects of the female space that have not changed: women remain under-represented in sports leadership roles.