Sport Australia Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Annabelle White
In this episode, Annabelle White speaks with Jamie Leeson, Paralympic Boccia athlete, and Ambreen Khan, community boxing coach and participant. Together they explore why representation matters in sport and how role models can shape confidence, belonging and ambition for women and girls. Their stories show how seeing people like you in sport can open doors and change what feels possible.
To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-women-and-girls
Hosted by Annabelle White
Annabelle White is joined by international hockey umpire Minka Wooley and Football Australia Officiating Lead Jacqui Hurford for a conversation about the experiences of women and girls in officiating. They discuss confidence, leadership, and the challenges officials can face, as well as what good support looks like at every level of the game. This episode highlights the importance of creating safe, inclusive environments for officials to succeed.
To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-women-and-girls
Hosted by Annabelle White
In this episode, Annabelle White is joined by Tim Walsh, Head Coach of the Australian women’s rugby program, to talk about what it means to coach women and girls well. Tim shares practical insights on building trust, understanding different experiences, and creating environments where women and girls can thrive in sport. This conversation explores the role male coaches play in shaping positive, supportive sporting experiences.
To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-women-and-girls
In this week’s podcast, we chat with retired AFL umpire ‘Razor Ray’ Chamberlain on the theme of ‘how you connect’ - positively impacting sporting environments through effective communication.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Pr Shane Pill (Professor of Education, Flinders University) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Senior Lecturer – Physical Education, Victoria University) about what game-based learning is and how it can be used by community coaches.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Brooke Kneebush (Senior Advisor Officiating, Australian Sports Commission), Helen Chamberlain (Internationally accredited women's gymnastics Official) and David Hill (Director and Head Coach of Eclipse Gymnastics) about the relationship between community coaches and officials.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Sam Elliott (Associate Professor, Flinders University) and Dr Alyson Crozier (Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia) about the relationship between coaches and parents within community sport.
Beyond the Club podcast (hosted by Dr Sam Elliot) https://open.spotify.com/show/6GoauXLSrWI5KWFHTmJZBB
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Jess Skinner (Indigenous All Stars Women's Head Coach; NRL Indigenous Women's Academy Head Coach; Jillaroos Coach) about her unique coaching journey.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we again chat with Dr Derek Panchuck (Skill Acquisition Specialist, Elipsys LLC) and Dr Rob Mason (Coach Development Manager, Port Adelaide Football Club) about what questioning is and how it can be used effectively by community coaches.
References:
- Chambers, K. L., & Vickers, J. N. (2006). Effects of bandwidth feedback and questioning on the performance of competitive swimmers.
Effects of Bandwidth Feedback and Questioning on the Performance of Competitive Swimmers in: The Sport Psychologist Volume 20 Issue 2 (2006)
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Derek Panchuck (Skill Acquisition Specialist, Elipsys LLC) and Dr Rob Mason (Coach Development Manager, Port Adelaide Football Club) about what feedback is and how it can be used effectively by community coaches.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Edward Hall (Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University) and Dr Adam Nichol (Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University) about what it means to be an effective coach and how you can continue to develop into becoming even more effective.
Note: Dr Adam Nichol has completed research with the FA, UEFA, UK Coaching and Manchester City. He has worked as a coach and coach developer with the ECB.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we continue the chat with Dr Alex Lascu (Sport Scientist – Learning Design, Queensland Academy of Sport) and Dr Riki Lindsay (Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Federation University) about what an effective training session is, what it includes, and what a coach can do to make it effective.
References:
- Lascu et al. (2021) Evaluating task design for skill development in an amateur female cricket team https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17408989.2020.1752648
- Lindsay et al. (2024) The adaptable coach – a critical review of the practical implications for traditional and constraints-led approaches in sport coaching https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17479541241240853
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Alex Lascu (Sport Scientist – Learning Design, Queensland Academy of Sport) and Dr Riki Lindsay (Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Federation University) about what an effective training session is, what it includes, and what a coach can do to make it effective.
References:
- Toward Understanding Youth Athletes’ Fun Priorities: An Investigation of Sex, Age, and Levels of Play https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/28/1/article-p34.xml
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer)
Hear from Para-athletes who are employed, have retired and in non-traditional employment and the support they have accessed that has helped them on their journey.
Athlete Panel Presenters:
- Emcee: Christie Dawes PLY – Wheelchair racer, commentator, public speaker
- Victoria (Tori) Pendergast - Martech Manager, Australian Olympic Committee
- Katie Kelly OAM PLY – Para-triathlon | disability and inclusion advocate and philanthropist | founder and director of Sport Access Foundation | Disability Experience Manager at MEGT | Non-Executive Director Achieve Australia | Adjunct Industry Fellow at Griffith University’s Disability Inclusive Council| an Ambassador of the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability and Ambassador of Next Sense| co-Patron of the Australian Deaf Games and co-Founder of the Casino and Armidale Fun Runs| Keynote speaker
- Louise Sauvage OAM PLY - Wheelchair racing, National Coach Australian Wheelchair Track and Road program at NSWIS
- Jesse Aungles PLY - Swimming, Business Manager, Department of Home Affairs
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
Have you got more to give as an athlete? This session focuses on talent transfer in Paralympic sport. Talent transfer Paralympians will share their experiences and offer insights on key differences and things to consider when transferring to a new sport. AIS and PA explore what support is available to athletes when transferring and how to navigate this pathway.
Presenters:
- Emcee - Tim Matthews - PLY athletics, Paralympics Australia Senior Performance & Talent Advisor, Paralympics Australia
- Dani Di Toro - PLY para-table tennis
- Ella Sabljak - PLY Wheelchair rugby, Paralympics Australia Education Manager, Founding member of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Athlete Steering Committee
- Emilie Miller PLY - Wheelchair Rugby
- Adeline Green - Athlete Identification & Development, Australian Institute of Sport
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
In this episode, a Para coach and a Para-athlete will share valuable tips on how they prepared themselves to continue competing after a Games cycle. You will also hear about the High Performance Para Sport Strategy, designed to uplift Para performance heading into the next Games cycle.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Chris Bond OAM PLY - Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Athlete Advisory Committee member
- Shaun Caven - Paralympic Coaching Advisor, Paralympics Australia
- Lakeisha Patterson OAM PLY - Paralympics Australia Gratitude Officer, Epilepsy Queensland Ambassador
- Bill Tait - Director of Performance Systems & Paralympic Partnerships, Australian Sports Commission / Paralympics Australia
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games.
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
Hear directly from Para-athletes who have navigated the 'what next' options post-Games cycle several times. Whether continuing to compete, transitioning to a new sport, taking a break, retiring, or seeking new employment opportunities, this episode explores key factors influencing these decisions and the experience of those having made them.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Christie Dawes PLY – Wheelchair racer, commentator, public speaker
- Josh Hose OAM PLY – Wheelchair rugby, Peer Support Coordinator, AQA, SpinChat Presenter with Independence Australia, Ambassador at Hand In Hand Ballarat.
- Vanessa Low OAM PLY – Athletics, Keynote speaker
- Dr. Hannah Macdougall PLY - Melbourne Football Club Player Development, Well-Being Pracademic, Keynote speaker
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
This episode empowers athletes to navigate their 'what next' options post the Paris Games, whether that be continuing to compete, transitioning to a new sport, taking a break, retiring or seeking new employment opportunities. It explores key factors influencing these decisions —physical and mental health, career achievements, values, finances, and opportunities — while addressing how to cope with decisions beyond their control.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Laura Hingston - VIS Elite Athlete Diver | ASC The Good Village Coordinator, AIS Sport Community Engagement | Journalist | Motivational Speaker
- Michal Burian - PLY javelin, athletics coach, Project Leader
- Emma Nedov - OLY artistic gymnast, health coach, Artium Sport brand co-founder and creator of ENbalance podcast
- Louise Sauvage: OAM PLY wheelchair racing, National Coach Australian Wheelchair Track and Road program at NSWIS
- Pippa Temperley - Performance Lifestyle Adviser at Victorian Institute of Sport and Para Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager Table Tennis, Consultant The Player Care Group
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
This episode explores the impacts on your mental, emotional and physical health when you stop, reduce or take a break from high performance training after a Games cycle. Hear about the physical and psychological impacts of detraining and discover effective strategies to manage this transition and support your body as it de-stresses.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Chris Bond - OAM PLY, Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Athlete Advisory Committee member.
- Chelsea Hodges, Olympic swimmer, Swim Australia athlete experience design assistant, and nursing student (orthopaedics)
- Nikki Jeacocke, AIS Senior Sports Dietitian and National Disordered Eating Initiative Lead
- Kristine Dun, Sport Psychologist, AIS National Performance Psychology Lead
- Steph Davies, AIS Recovery Hub, Senior Physiologist Recovery
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
In this episode, you will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from those who have navigated the emotions from a Games cycle multiple times. Each athlete's story is unique, offering different perspectives on processing emotions during this time.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Laura Hingston - VIS Elite Athlete Diver | ASC The Good Village Coordinator, AIS Sport Community Engagement | Journalist | Motivational Speaker.
- Jemima Montag - OLY Race Walker, IOC Young Leader, Medical Student, ‘Play On’ founder
- Chris Bond - OAM PLY, Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Athlete Advisory Committee member
- Josh Katz - OLY Judo athlete and Black Dog Institute Mental Fitness Program ambassador
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games.
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
The Games period is a unique and intense experience, often filled with emotional highs and lows. This episode explores effective strategies for managing these emotions, focusing on self-care and providing support to others during this challenging time.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Laura Hingston - VIS Elite Athlete Diver | ASC The Good Village Coordinator, AIS Sport Community Engagement | Journalist | Motivational Speaker.
- David Johnson - AIS Mental Health Advisor, Psychologist, Mental Health Team
- Eliza Stankovic-Mowle PLY AM - AIS Para Sport Wellbeing & Engagement lead, Paralympian, Paris Paralympics performance support
Download Fact sheet: Psychological Strategies for Coping with Change
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Lauren Robisnon (Assistant Coach of the Australian Gliders) and the unique journey she has had in getting to her current coaching role.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Julia Lawrence (Senior Advisor of Coaching, Australian Sports Commission) and Dr Paul Perkins (Associate Professor, University of Canberra and High Performance Coach Developer, Australian Institute of Sport) about what a community of practice is, the impact it can have, and how a community coach or official can use it.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
References:
AIS summit program gives coaches chance to collaborate: https://www.ais.gov.au/media_centre/news/ais-summit-program-gives-coaches-chance-to-collaborate
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we continue the chat with Dr Juanita Weissensteiner (Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways, NSW Office of Sport) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Lecturer of Health, PE and Sport, RMIT University) about why coaches need to recognise the differences between adults and children and how to adapt their training to suit their needs and motivations.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Juanita Weissensteiner (Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways, NSW Office of Sport) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Lecturer of Health, PE and Sport, RMIT University) about why coaches need to recognise the differences between adults and children and how to adapt their training to suit their needs and motivations.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
References:
FTEM Framework: https://www.ais.gov.au/ftem
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Australian Open Chief Umpire and Chief Umpire at Tennis Australia Cheryl Jenkins. Cheryl shares her insights and experiences on the theme of How you officiate, including preparing to officiate, decision making and time management, all with a participant centred approach.
How you officiate is one of the modules in the Australian Sports Commission’s Community Officiating Essential Skills course which is built on a foundation of the modern approach to officiating. The course and this podcast recognise the positive impacts officials can have in facilitating quality, safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environments for all participants.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.
Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Pr Shane Pill (Professor of Education, Flinders University) and Dr Mitch Hewitt (Nation Youth Programs Manager, Tennis Australia) about what participant-centred coaching is all about and how a community coach can use it in their own environment.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
References:
Athlete Centred Coaching is not ""Let the players make all the decisions"" https://learningthroughsport.blogspot.com/2018/08/athlete-centred-coaching-is-not-let.html
Athlete-Centred Coaching: Developing inspired and inspiring people (Kidman, 2005) https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Athlete_centred_Coaching.html?id=jHyZnDoVgs8C&redir_esc=y
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Football Australia National Wellbeing Manager, Refereeing Kay Robinson. Kay shares her insights and experiences on the theme of How you improve, including a modern approach to officiating, continuous learning, reflection, coping, and thriving.
How you improve is one of the modules in the Australian Sports Commission’s Community Officiating Essential Skills course which is built on a foundation of the modern approach. The course and this podcast recognise the importance of officials understanding themselves, reflecting and continuously improving to create positive environments for sport participants.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.
Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Zoe Crosland (Coach of the Under 5s Warnbro Strikers) and Cameron Tradell (Director of Coaching & Officiating, Australian Sports Commission) about what goes on during those first few weeks when you take on your first coaching role and how you can navigate this.
For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:
Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
Two members of the Australian Hockeyroos Paris Squad – Amy Lawton and Tatum Stewart - take control of the AIS Win Well Podcast this week, with the pair chatting about everything from their favourite bit of Olympics kit to the team culture that is driving their Paris campaign.
It's athletics week on the AIS Win Well Podcast, with sprinter Chad Perris and middle distance runner Michael Roeger sitting down for a chat just weeks out from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with international and all Australian netball umpire Jacqui Jashari. Jacqui shares her insights and experiences on the theme of Who you officiate, including understanding modern participants, their varied motivations and needs, the flexibility required, and role of officials in these being fulfilled.
Who you officiate is one of the modules in the Australian Sports Commission’s Community Officiating Essential Skills course which is built on a foundation of the modern approach to officiating. The course and this podcast recognise the positive impacts officials can have in facilitating quality, safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environments for all participants.
Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.
Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community
Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating
Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
No pairing has been as dominant in the Boccia BC3 Pairs as Australia's Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson, with the duo racking up an incredible 21 match winning streak last year. Daniel and Jamieson took time out of their Paris-prep to take over this week's episode of the AIS Win Well Podcast.
Domonic Bedggood and Maddison Keeney sat down to record Episode 6 of the AIS Win Well Podcast just days after being named in the Olympic Diving Team for Paris, with the Games to be their first since Rio 2016.
Danni Di Toro and Melissa Tapper are legends not only in table tennis, but in Australian sport, with Danni preparing for an incredible eighth Paralympic Games, while Melissa is preparing to make history yet again by competing in both the Paralympics and Olympic Games in Paris.
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we welcome Noella Green and Dr Brianna Larsen. Noella is a retired rugby union athlete and practicing accredited exercise physiologist and scientist, during her career as an athlete she personally experienced the transition of planning preconception, training while pregnant and returning to sport post-partum. Brianna is a senior lecturer of sport and exercise and the university of southern Queensland. Her research at the moment is focused on the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and educating athletes on these topics. To support coaches working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/communityOfficiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Female Performance Health Initiative (FPHI) Modules - https://www.ais.gov.au/fphi/education Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Zoe Avner (She/ Her) and Nicole Mugford (She/ They). Nicole, known as Muggles in the Roller Derby Community, is the diversity and Inclusion officer at Kingston City Rollers. Zoe is a lecturer in sport coaching at Deakin University. Nicole and Zoe chat about the critical role of coaches in creating inclusive and respectful environments for participants. To support coaches working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/communityOfficiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series, we chat with Nikki Jeacocke (She/ Her) and Dannie Rowlands (She/ Her). Nikki has worked with a range of athletes from pathways to senior elite across a multitude of both Olympic and professional sports. Danni is Head of prevention at the Butterfly Foundation, a non-for-profit organisation that represents all people affected by eating disorders and negative body image issues. Nikki and Danni explore the role of coaches in creating body image safe spaces in community sport.To support coaches working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches enhance their practice. If you or someone you know needs help it is important to seek help. Please reach out directly to your National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for support and for support and further information please reach out to the Butterfly Foundation. Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/communityOfficiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Female Performance Health Initiative (FPHI) Modules - https://www.ais.gov.au/fphi/educationButterfly Foundation Resources - https://butterfly.org.au/resources/ Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Kahamhl Cogdon (She/ Her) and Brooke Patterson (She/ Her). Kamahl is an enthusiastic footy player, coach and volunteer who suffered an ACL rupture in 2022. Brooke, physiotherapist, former AFLW athlete and research fellow at La Trobe University sport and exercise research centre. Kamahl and Brooke explore how coaches can prevent ACL injuries in women and girls and support them to re-enter sport. To support coaches working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/communityOfficiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating SUPER KNEE program - https://semrc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/superk/ Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au
Two of the Australian Men’s Rowing Eight – Spencer Turrin and Angus Widdicombe – take control of the AIS Win Well Podcast in Episode 4 and reveal how they keep it all in perspective while competing on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
London 2012 silver medallist Olivia Price had been retired for five years when a socially distanced walk during the COVID-19 lockdown put her on the path to an Olympic return in Paris with family friend Evie Haseldine.
Despite their different sporting paths – one is a soon to be three-time Olympian kayaker and the other a long-jumper selected for her fourth Paralympics – Alyce Wood and Vanessa Low’s lives outside of sport are incredibly similar – both became mums between the Tokyo and Paris Games.
Wheelchair Rugby’s Chris Bond and Ryley Batt chat about the legacy of the world champion Steelers ahead of their fourth and sixth Paralympic Games in Paris.
Welcome to The Win Well Podcast.
This is a podcast where athletes are in control – each episode features two Olympians and Paralympians in conversation, sharing how they win well both in sport and in life.
Win Well is Australian sport’s commitment for 2032 and beyond, recognising that wellbeing is the foundation to sustainable success.
From winning with integrity, finding a sense of belonging and connection in sport, overcoming failure and adversity, the joy of achieving the incredible, and what it means to be an inspiration to Australians, The Win Well Podcast is a unique opportunity to really get to know the athletes who proudly wear the green and gold on the world stage.
Hosted by two-time Olympian Melissa Breen, The Win Well Podcast is produced by the Australian Sports Commission, one of the 51 organisation who has made the Win Well Pledge through Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy.
To learn more, visit www.winwell2032.au
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Shane Pill, an associate professor in Physical Education and Sport from Flinders University. Shane discusses his experience in working as a coach and numerous research projects he has been involved with.
A transcript of the episode is available here:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#shane_pill
Brad McGee OAM is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He started competitive cycling at the age of ten, joined the NSWIS squad by age 14 and further developed under the AIS track cycling program between 1994 and 1999 before competing as a professional for 11 years, including at four Olympics.
A transcript of the episode is available here: Coaching and Officiating podcast series | Sport Australia
Jamie Pittman, is a former Australian Indigenous boxer in the middleweight division. He represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games and was the boxing captain at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. Jamie finished his amateur career with a record of 187 fights 150 wins 37 losses, before turning himself into pro by the following year.
Jamie then turned his passion to coaching, and has been in a National development role for 7 years and is currently the National Futures Coach / Performance pathway lead for Boxing Australia.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to issues that some people may find troubling.
If you need support, reach out to confidential services such as AIS Be Heard and the AIS Mental Health Referral Network.
Details can be found on the AIS website www.ais.gov.au
Transcript of the episode is available here: Coaching and Officiating podcast series | Sport Australia
In this week’s episode we chat with premier Australian Football referee Kate Jacewicz. Kate began refereeing at the age of 13 after her brothers’ team needed one. Since making her way into officiating Kate has refereed at the highest levels including Australia’s W-League, A-League, the FIFA world cup and Olympics. Kate talks of her love of the game as a player, coach and referee and how important clear communication is between officials and players.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series/_nocache#kate_jacewicz
Benny Sutton, a Football coach and former Pararoos player who played at the 2019 World Cup in Spain joins this week’s podcast. Benny heads up the Paraoos development centre which provides football development training to children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injuries. Ben has a passion for change and equality, entering into coaching to create opportunities for other children with Cerebral Palsy to play football.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#ben_sutton
In this week’s Coaching and Officiating Podcast we are joined by Mel Perrine and Bobbi Kelly, who share incredible insights for athletes and coaches alike on the importance of having open communication lines to understand, learn and grow together, and the unique level of trust working as a guide and visually impaired athlete together.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#mel_perrine_amp_bobbi_kelly
This weeks podcast episode features Australian Cricket legend and member of Cricket Australia Board, Greg Chappell. Greg takes us through the changes to coaching and officiating over the last few decades and how this has impacted emerging talent. We explore the progression of community coaching and the importance of recreating the same training environment as the game.
On this week’s episode of the coaching and officiating series, we welcome WNBA All Star, Women’s Basketball and Sport Australia Hall of Famer, Lauren Jackson. Lauren has an extensive basketball career playing locally and internationally, which began at the young age of 4. Lauren has several outstanding accomplishments as a player such as championships in the WNBA and the WBNL and is a four-time Olympic medallist (three silver and one bronze), a FIBA World Champion (2006) and two-time bronze medallist (1998, 2002) and won Commonwealth Games gold in Melbourne in 2006.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#lauren_jackson
On this week’s episode of the Coaching and Officiating series, we welcome Assistant Coach of Queensland Firebirds, Clare Ferguson. Clare is a leader of the sporting world, having extensive experience in competing, coaching, and managing high performance athletes. This week’s episode explores Sport Australia’s Physical Literacy Framework and how it can be leveraged to build incredible athletes from the grassroots level.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#clare_ferguson
On this week's episode, we welcome AIS CEO Peter Conde to the discussion to chat all things elite sport and Australia’s history as successful sporting organisation. We chat through the importance of building a sporting ecosystem from the ground up with the need for both strong coaches and high performing athletes in the system.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#peter_conde
This week, we hear from Jillaroos Head Coach, Brad Donald. Brad takes us through the development of Women’s Rugby League teams and the important role female coaching staff have to play in the game and its development. We also take a look at the diversity of women’s playing skills in sport, often developing from playing exposure across multiple sports at a community level.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#brad_donald
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series, we welcome former Australian Basketball Coach, Carrie Graf. Carrie takes us through how she adapts her coaching styles to different athletes at both the community and elite level and how a one size fits all approach does not work in coaching. We also explore how coaches and officials work hand in hand and how important both are for the sport ecosystem.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#carrie_graf
On this week's Coaching and Officiating Podcast, we interview professional Rugby Union Referee Amy Perrett, who made history by becoming the first female to referee a Super Rugby game. Amy takes us through how she manages the pressure of being a professional Referee and her process of making decisions during games, reviewing games post-match and how she learns from her mistakes.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#amy_perrett
On this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast coaching and officiating series, Australian sprints and hurdles athletics coach and former coach of Olympic gold medalist Sally Pearson, Sharon Hannan takes us through her top coaching principles. Sharon has been involved in Athletics since 1982 and describes the wealth of experience she has gained in coaching, and outlines key tactics anyone can bring to the coaching community. We also explore the changes to coaching principles in the last forty years and how best to adapt to new ways of coaching.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#sharon_hannan
Sydney 2000 Olympic Taekwondo gold medallist and researcher, Lauren Burns OAM, talks of the dynamic interplay between psychology, performance, relationships and lifestyle when it comes to coaching and knowing when to challenge and stretch elite athletes so they can rise to the challenge of an Olympic Games or winning a gold medal. In this episode Lauren talks of the importance of supportive and respectful environments and how she worked with her coach who pushed her and challenged her physically and mentally in ways she never thought she could grow, and how significant their mutual respect and open dialogue was.
CONTENT WARNING If you are troubled by any issues raised in this episode, the AIS provides confidential support services to Australian athletes and people in high performance sport. Contact details of AIS Be Heard and the AIS Mental Health Referral Network can be found ais.gov.au
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#lauren_burns_oam
Rugby league legend, Kangaroos head coach and former Queensland mentor, Mal Meninga, joins this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast coaching and officiating series. He talks about his pathway from grassroots through to playing and coaching rugby league at the highest level. He says selecting players with the right attitude is often more important than pure skill when it comes to creating a winning representative team.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#mal_meninga_am
Behavioural Epidemiologist Professor Rochelle Eime joins the Coaching and Officiating podcast series in this episode to talk about the importance of fun and inclusive sporting environments for participants and volunteers, regardless of age, gender or skill. She has over 15 years of research experience specifically relating to the sport and recreation sectors relating to both public health and sport management.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#professor_rochelle_eime
International Rugby Coach and former AFL premiership player Mick Byrne join this episode of the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating Podcast. He talks of good coaches needing to continually ask questions of players from an under-10s level right through to the elite to ensure understanding. The importance of having fun creates an enjoyable and productive learning environment, allowing players to find things out for themselves and problem solve.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#mick_byrne
Australian Cricket Umpire Claire Polosak, who became the first female in the world to be part of the officiating team for a male Test, joins the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating Podcast series. In this Podcast, Claire talks of the importance of not aiming for 100% perfection when officiating but rather focusing on the processes you go through to help you reach your decisions. She also talks of the importance of enjoyment of the game at a Community level.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#claire_polosak
Louise Sauvage is recognised not just for the extraordinarily successful career as a Paralympic wheelchair racer, but for her pioneering efforts in raising the profile and perception of Paralympic sport and athletes in Australia and all around the world. In this episode of the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating podcast, she talks about the need for coaches to be able to adapt to meet the needs of their athletes. As the coach of athletes at varying skill levels, ages and physical abilities, she knows every athlete has slightly different needs.
For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#louise_sauvage_oam
Sport Australia’s acting Chief Executive Officer Rob Dalton introduces our newest Podcast series on Coaching and Officiating. Rob has coached at local, state and elite level, and he talks of the importance of modernising the learning experience, to get great coaches and experts, their tips and content down to local levels. Ensuring as a sector we address the barriers and revolutionise the experience for participants is crucial to our success.
Read more and find some of our coaching and officiating resources at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#rob_dalton
Sport Australia’s new Podcast series on Coaching and Officiating is coming soon. In this series we chat with some of Australia’s leading sport coaches, athletes, and officials – including Paralympic legend and coach Louise Sauvage, Basketball coach Carrie Graf, former AFL Player and Rugby Union Coach Mick Byrne, Cricket legend and coach Greg Chappell and many other industry experts on the modernisation of coaching and officiating. Be sure to subscribe today to make sure you don’t miss an episode.
In this Sport Australia Podcast episode we hear from our latest recipient of the Sport Australia Media Awards lifetime achievement award for sports journalism, Jim Maxwell AM. The ABC commentator accepted the honour from his home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with the 19th annual Sport Australia Media Awards announced online due to COVID-19.
Maxwell reflects on his career which started at the ABC in 1973, how the game and commentary has changed, and returning to the commentary box after having a stroke on air in 2016 while covering the Olympic Games for ABC Radio. He also answers some quick-fire questions including his thoughts on the greatest player of all time, best Australian captain, scariest bowler, best innings and favourite cricket ground.
Read more about Jim’s achievements and all of our 2020 award winners at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/media-centre/media-awards
This episode of the Sport Australia Podcast concludes our series on the Sport Governance Principles. We focus on the section titled “The Game is Changing” which looks at contemporary and stable governance structures that help sports achieve their purpose, and deliver timely responses to market needs. We are joined by James Sutherland, CEO of Golf Australia and previous CEO of Cricket Australia. He says sports should think about why they want they want to be great, and understand the obstacles preventing them from reaching that potential. “Think about what does success look like and then work through a process of how we get there.”
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#golf_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
This episode discusses Principle Nine, the Scorecard, talking about creating internal review systems that enable continuous improvement. This helps monitor performance, track progress against strategy and address issues of concern.
We are joined by John Lee – a board member of Netball Australia and former CEO of Australian Sailing and two NRL clubs. He has worked in a variety of roles in government, tourism, sport, major events and transport. He says the best organisations operate with good dashboards, and look beyond finances to understand how well they are operating.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#netball_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
This edition of the Sport Australia Podcast series on the Sport Governance Principles continues with a focus on Principle Eight – The Best and Fairest. This principle is about creating a system with measures and protocols to protect an organisation’s integrity and safeguard its participants.
We are joined by David Sharpe, CEO of Sport Integrity Australia and former CEO of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). Sport Integrity Australia combined the functions of ASADA and the nationally focused integrity functions of Sport Australia. David is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police and Rugby League player and administrator.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#sport_integrity_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
How should sporting organisations tackle risk? This episode of the Sport Australia Podcast delves into the Sport Governance Principles – Principle Seven – The Defence. A board should proactively protect the organisation with robust processes for managing risk. We are joined by Jaquie Scammell, a renowned people expert for internal and external relations. She has published two books on business, ‘Service Mindset’ and ‘Service Habits’, and is on the board of Sport Inclusion Australia.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#sport_inclusion_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
The Sport Australia Podcast continues its series on the new Sport Governance Principles with a closer look at Principle Six – the Playbook. This is about creating processes that ensure accountability and transparency. We are joined by Carolyn Campbell, Chair of Sport New South Wales and former CEO of Netball New South Wales. She says it's essential that directors ask questions and seek information or clarity if required so they understand their responsibilities.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#netball_nsw and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
The Sport Australia Podcast continues to delve into the Sport Governance Principles with a closer look at Principle Five - the Rule Book. This principle looks at how an organisation should define and document its structure, and the duties, responsibilities and powers of its members, directors, committees and management.
We are joined by the CEO of Athletics West, Vince Del Prete, who led the merger of Little Athletics WA and Athletics WA to create the new organisation this year. He says having clear, concise documents are vital for accountability and decision making.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#athletics_west and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
Australian Sports Commission Board Member Pippa Downes joins us in this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast in our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today’s focus is on Principle Four – The Players and the value of diversity in boards.
Ms Downes has more than 25 years’ experience in global financial services, and is a former director of Swimming Australia and Sydney Olympic Park and as an athlete represented Australia in swimming and Hong Kong in Rugby 7s. Pippa talks about how a board should be a diverse group of people who collectively provide different perspectives and experience to facilitate more considered decision-making.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#australian_sports_commission and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
In this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast, we continue our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today, we turn our attention to Principle Three - The Gameplan, a clear vision that informs strategy. We are joined by Rob Scott, Chair of Rowing Australia and Managing Director and Chief Executive of Wesfarmers, who talks about the board's role overseeing the development of an organisation’s vision and strategy as well as determining what success looks like.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#rowing_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
Episode 3 of the Sport Australia Podcast continues with our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today we are discussing ‘Principle 2: The Team; with Australian Sailing CEO, and President of Commonwealth Games Australia, Ben Houston. Ben discusses how sailing worked together to govern collaboratively and create alignment to maximise efficient use of resources and implement whole-of-sport plans for the sport.
He says the One Sailing project required building trust through communication and engagement which has helped deliver a more efficient model for staff, structures and processes.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#sailing_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
The Sport Australia Podcast continues to bring the new Sport Governance Principles to life, this episode we’re speaking with three-time Olympic gold medallist and world champion swimmer Petria Thomas. The discussion focuses on Principle One - The Spirit of the Game where Petria discusses how an organisation’s culture and behaviours should be underpinned by values which are embedded in board decisions and actions.
Petria is Australia’s chef de mission for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and says ‘When you can feel comfortable in your environment is when you're going to get the best out of yourself’. Petria talks about how board members should role model the values they want the organisation.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#commonwealth_games_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
Welcome to Sport Australia’s new podcast! We’re kicking off with a series that brings the new Sport Governance Principles to life, speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small. Joining us in this episode is Peggy O'Neal, President of Richmond Football Club in the AFL, who offers advice for aspiring board members, talks about the relationship between the board and CEO and gives her definition of good governance.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#richmond_football_club And read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance
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