Participants & Families Resource Hub

How much is too much for child/youth athletes?

A practical, evidence-based guide exploring how early specialisation, training load and competition pressure affect children’s long-term wellbeing and participation in sport. This resource helps parents, coaches and clubs support healthy development by encouraging multi-sport participation, appropriate rest and lifelong enjoyment of movement.

Source: Balanced is better – Sport NZ

Pregnancy exercise guidelines

Safe and informed approaches to exercise during pregnancy. Guidelines that prioritise maternal health alongside fetal safety, covering topics such as supine positioning, balance and fall risk, pelvic girdle pain, running, and resistance training. Designed to support pregnant women, coaches and exercise professionals with transparent, evidence-informed recommendations.

Source: Womens Health Education Network

WSRT Podcast Interview – Roxy Perry

Roxy speaks openly about what climbing has given her beyond physical strength, including community, mental wellbeing and self-belief. She reflects on the importance of inclusive environments, supportive coaching, and creating spaces where women and girls feel welcome to try, fail, progress and grow at their own pace.

Source: There She is: Womensport & Recreation Tasmania Podcast

Interviews – Paula & Page Malau-Aduli

Twin sisters Paula and Page Malau-Aduli share their journey from being born abroad and raised in Tasmania to becoming trailblazers in elite football refereeing. In this powerful feature from The Female Athlete Project, they reflect on identity, cultural heritage, and navigating spaces in sport that historically lack representation.

Source: The Athlete Project

Period & Disability education resources

Support period-inclusive sport with practical resources that help clubs, coaches and communities improve menstrual equity. Access education, campaign tools and guidance to reduce stigma, increase product access and create environments where everyone can participate with confidence.

Source: Share the dignity

Are you an athlete considering Pregnancy?

Health check list for athletes considering pregnancy

Source: AIS

Body Image resources for families

Evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers to help children develop positive body image. Access practical guides, videos, podcasts and expert advice to support healthy conversations, build confidence and foster lifelong wellbeing at home and beyond

Source: The Embrace Collective

Relative Energy Deficiency in sports REDs

Learn how REDs affects performance, recovery, bone health and wellbeing in this podcast with Professor Margo Mountjoy. Discover early warning signs, why adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable, and how parents, coaches and organisations can better support athletes.

Source: There She is: Womensport & Recreation Tasmania Podcast

Junior Travel Assistance Program

The Junior Travel Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Tasmanian athletes aged 12–18 selected to represent Tasmania at interstate national sporting championships, helping reduce travel costs and support young athletes on their sporting pathway.

Source: Active Tas

Journey into Para Rowing for Australia

Ella Marshall shares her journey as a Paralympic rower, advocate and leader, reflecting on resilience, identity and the power of inclusive sport. This inspiring conversation explores overcoming challenges, embracing opportunity and creating pathways for more women and girls to thrive through sport.

Source: ‘There She Is’ WSRT Podcast

From Tasmania to Olympics

Maddi Brooks reflects on her journey from Tasmania to the Olympic stage, sharing lessons on resilience, setbacks and high-performance sport. Discover why playing multiple sports, embracing challenges and building strong support networks are key to long-term success for athletes and their families.

Source: ‘There She Is’ WSRT Podcast

Why motherhood made me a better athlete

Kaity Fassina shares her journey of returning to elite sport after becoming a mother, challenging outdated perceptions of athlete motherhood. Discover how resilience, supportive environments and embracing motherhood can strengthen performance, leadership and create more inclusive sporting pathways for women. 

Source: ‘There She is’ WSRT Podcast

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