Register now for the WSRT
Winter Webinar Series
Join this 6 week series to gain insights from sector leaders in Participation, Inclusion & Leadership
Thursday 12.15-1pm June 25, July 2, July 9, July 30, August 6 & August 13. With guest speakers including Christine Finnegan, Liz Jack, Hockey Tasmania, Basketball Tasmania, She Shreds Australia, The Pelvic Studio & Elyse Villan.
Register Here & select the which webinars you would like to attend
Week 1: Thursday 25 June 12.15-1pm
Christine Finnegan
Week 2: Thursday 2nd July 12.15-1pm
She Shreds Australia & Basketball Tasmania
Week 3: Thursday 9th July 12.15-1pm
Damian - Hockey Tasmania & Ben - Basketball Tasmania
Week 4: Thursday 30th July 12.15-1pm
Liz Jack OLY
Week 5: Thursday 6th August 12.15-1pm
Hannah Richardson - The Pelvic Studio
Week 6: Thursday 13th August 12.15-1pm
Elyse Villani - Captain of Hobart Hurricanes WBBL
Week 1: Thursday 25 June 12.15-1pm
Christine Finnegan
The Leadership Edge: Fearless, Authentic & Visionary Strong leadership is rarely about fitting a mould — it’s about leading with courage, clarity, and authenticity. In this powerful session, Christine Finnegan will explore what it truly means to lead fearlessly while staying grounded in your values, vision, and unique leadership style.
Drawing on her incredible experience and leadership journey in many sporting codes, Christine will unpack the mindset, confidence, and strategic thinking required to lead with impact, navigate challenges, and step into leadership with greater purpose. Ready to back yourself authentically, and create meaningful influence?
Week 2: Thursday 2nd July 12.15-1pm
She Shreds Australia & Basketball Tasmania
Beyond Competition: Successful Social Strategies That Keep Girls in Sport
Girls’ participation in sport doesn’t always thrive through competition alone — connection, friendship, identity, and belonging play a critical role in keeping girls engaged. This webinar explores how both traditional and non-traditional sports are successfully creating social participation pathways that better reflect what many girls are looking for beyond the scoreboard.
Featuring Lara from Basketball Tasmania and Pixie from She Shreds Australia (skateboarding), this session will unpack two highly successful models to girls’ participation that prioritise community, confidence, and social connection alongside movement. By comparing strategies from both basketball and skateboarding, attendees will gain practical insights into how social models can complement competitive structures, improve retention, and create more inclusive opportunities for girls to stay involved in sport in ways that genuinely resonate with them.
Week 3: Thursday 9th July 12.15-1pm
Damian - Hockey Tasmania & Ben - Basketball Tasmania
Listening, Leading & Advocating: Male Leadership in Women and Girls’ Sport
This practical webinar explores the important role male leaders can play in advancing women and girls in sport through intentional leadership, strategic action, and a genuine commitment to listening. Ben Smith from Basketball Tasmania and Damian Smith from Hockey Tasmania will share real-world examples from their organisations, including identifying participation gaps, developing female-focused strategies, strengthening leadership and board pathways, securing funding, and designing programs that better reflect the needs of women and girls.
Join us to gain their valuable perspectives on how advocacy, allyship, and practical decision-making can move organisations beyond good intentions and toward meaningful, measurable change.
Week 4: Thursday 30th July 12.15-1pm
Liz Jack OLY
Reflections on Leadership: From Olympian to Coach to Changemaker
Leadership in sport is rarely defined by one moment — it evolves through experience, challenge, reinvention, and the courage to grow. In this engaging conversation, Liz Jack will share the lessons that shaped her journey through elite sport, Olympic competition, coaching, and leadership, exploring how resilience, trust, independence, and adaptability have guided each stage of her career.
Drawing on her experiences across high performance sport, coaching, and broader leadership roles, Liz will reflect on the importance of developing not only successful athletes, but resilient people, stronger leaders, and sustainable pathways. This session offers valuable insights for athletes, coaches, and sporting leaders looking to better understand leadership as an ongoing journey of growth, self-belief, and lasting impact.
Week 5: Thursday 6th August 12.15-1pm
Hannah Richardson - The Pelvic Studio
Pelvic Health in High-Impact Sports: Prevention, Performance and Practical Support
This practical webinar explores the often-overlooked reality of pelvic floor dysfunction in women’s sports, particularly in high-impact environments. And why ignoring it can affect participation, confidence, performance, and long-term athlete wellbeing.
Presented by Women’s Health Physiotherapist (and hockey player) Hannah from The Pelvic Studio, this session will help sporting leaders, coaches, and administrators better understand common warning signs, reduce stigma, and implement practical strategies that support female athletes beyond simply “putting up with it.”
From prevention and education to training considerations, strength strategies, referral pathways, and real-world team applications, this webinar will provide actionable tools to help clubs and organisations better support women and girls in sport.
Week 6: Thursday 13th August 12.15-1pm
Elyse Villani - Captain of Hobart Hurricans WBBL
Driving Change: Inclusion Leadership in Action
Inclusion in sport doesn’t happen by accident — it requires leadership, intent, and the willingness to act. Elyse Villani shares her experience championing a Pride Round within the WBBL, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the initiative came to life.
This session will explore the barriers faced, how support was built across stakeholders, and the broader impact of visible inclusion initiatives, alongside practical strategies for leaders looking to create meaningful change in their own environments
