About the webinar

Sporting clubs hold a powerful role in Australian society, making them critical settings for building a deep culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. This essential webinar offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear from a leading voice on sports culture, equipping practitioners and club leaders with strategies to drive significant, positive cultural change.

Featuring pioneering journalist and author Sam Lane, this insightful discussion explores the state of gender equity and inclusion across AFL clubs and leagues. The session examines the profound ways AFL Women’s (AFLW) has catalysed change, both on and off the field. It details Relationships Australia Victoria’s 'Healthy Clubs' project and Sam’s personal journey through journalism, providing a unique context for improving club environments.

Secure your registration today to gain simple, effective strategies to empower positive change makers, ensuring your club fosters a safe, fair, and thriving environment for all participants.

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Analyse the current state of gender equity, diversity, and inclusion across AFL clubs and leagues.
• Understand how the AFLW has catalysed profound cultural change within the sporting ecosystem.
• Explore the impact and strategies of Relationships Australia Victoria's 'Healthy Clubs' project with the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
• Gain unique perspectives from Sam Lane's personal and professional journey in television and journalism.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for anyone committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture within the sporting or community sector.

The target audience includes:

• Players, Coaches, Presidents, and Committee Members from sporting clubs and leagues
• Staff and Supporters
• Community Development Workers and Educators
• Child and Family Workers and Counsellors

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a pioneering journalist, author, and respected advocate for cultural change in sport:

Sam Lane – An award-winning broadcast journalist and author whose work spans print, television, podcast, and radio. Her first book, ROAR, is the definitive account of the birth of the AFLW. Sam covered men’s AFL for over 15 years and now co-hosts the weekly ABC podcast, The W - with Sharni and Sam. She has received numerous industry honours, including a Walkley and two Melbourne Press Club Quills. Sam is also a member of the Australian Institute of Sport’s Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisory Committee, chaired by Ian Thorpe.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]