Resource Hub
Resources range from practical, hands-on tools to evidence-based research, allowing users to explore information at the level that best suits their needs.
Trusted resources. Practical tools. Real stories.
The WSRT Resource Hub brings together trusted resources, research, training and local connections to support women and girls in sport and recreation — and the people, clubs and organisations that support them. Downloadable guides, fact sheets and checklists and more!
This is a curated space, combining existing national and Tasmanian resources with WSRT-led interviews, insights and local stories.
Participants and families
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Backing Yourself: Abbie Genders on Coaching, Umpiring & Creating Opportunities
Swimming coach and football umpire Abbie Genders shares her journey across two male-dominated sporting spaces, exploring confidence, visibility and creating opportunities. From coaching to officiating, Abbie shows the many ways women can build meaningful careers and pathways in sport.
You Can Be Both: Kate Kelleghan on Femininity, Strength & Sport
Yosemite Triple Crown climber Kate Kelleghan shares her journey through climbing, confidence and identity, challenging stereotypes around what an athlete should look like. A conversation about belonging, representation, embracing femininity in sport, and creating space for girls and women to participate on their own terms.
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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Kaity Fassina shares her journey of returning to elite sport after becoming a mother, challenging outdated perceptions of athlete motherhood.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.
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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.
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Sports Bras: The Missing Piece in Girls’ and Women’s Sport
A national guide highlighting sports bras as an overlooked barrier to girls’ and women’s participation in sport. Drawing on research with schools and sporting organisations, it provides practical guidance and free resources to improve sports bra education, support and inclusion in sporting kits.
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Backing Yourself: Abbie Genders on Coaching, Umpiring & Creating Opportunities
Swimming coach and football umpire Abbie Genders shares her journey across two male-dominated sporting spaces, exploring confidence, visibility and creating opportunities. From coaching to officiating, Abbie shows the many ways women can build meaningful careers and pathways in sport.
Sport is for everybody
Build safer, more inclusive sporting environments with practical resources to prevent discrimination, respond to harmful behaviours and promote respect. Access guidance, education and tools to help clubs, coaches and participants create sport where everybody feels safe, valued and included.
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Creating body positive sports
A practical guide to building positive body image in community sport. The Activate Playbook provides four evidence-based actions to help clubs, coaches, volunteers and parents create more inclusive environments where young people feel valued, supported and motivated to stay involved in sport.
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Quick Wins for Sporting Clubs: Increasing Women & Girls’ Participation
A practical guide for sporting clubs looking to increase participation by women and girls. It outlines simple, achievable actions clubs can take to create more welcoming and inclusive environments, improve opportunities and make positive changes without requiring significant time or resources.
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(En)countering Resistance: Strategies for Gender Equality
A practical VicHealth guide to recognising and responding to resistance to gender equality initiatives. Includes strategies for leaders and organisations to navigate backlash, communicate effectively, build allies and create lasting cultural change.
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Sports Bras: The Missing Piece in Girls’ and Women’s Sport
A national guide highlighting sports bras as an overlooked barrier to girls’ and women’s participation in sport. Drawing on research with schools and sporting organisations, it provides practical guidance and free resources to improve sports bra education, support and inclusion in sporting kits.
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Men as Allies: Supporting Gender Equality in Sport
A practical, evidence-based resource exploring how men can actively support gender equality in community sport. It provides strategies for challenging gender stereotypes, supporting women and girls, and creating safer, more inclusive and equitable sporting environments.
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(En)countering Resistance: Strategies for Gender Equality
A practical VicHealth guide to recognising and responding to resistance to gender equality initiatives. Includes strategies for leaders and organisations to navigate backlash, communicate effectively, build allies and create lasting cultural change.
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Staying in the Game: Why Teenage Girls Leave Sport
Tasmanian research exploring why teenage girls leave organised sport, including the impact of menstrual symptoms, pelvic and breast health, confidence, enjoyment, motivation and support from coaches, family and friends, to help sporting organisations create environments where more girls stay involved.
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Sports Bras: The Missing Piece in Girls’ and Women’s Sport
A national guide highlighting sports bras as an overlooked barrier to girls’ and women’s participation in sport. Drawing on research with schools and sporting organisations, it provides practical guidance and free resources to improve sports bra education, support and inclusion in sporting kits.
View here
Men as Allies: Supporting Gender Equality in Sport
A practical, evidence-based resource exploring how men can actively support gender equality in community sport. It provides strategies for challenging gender stereotypes, supporting women and girls, and creating safer, more inclusive and equitable sporting environments.
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Women of Influence+ | Inspiration & Insights
Explore articles, expert advice and real-world insights on women’s leadership, career advancement, inclusion and workplace experiences. Women of Influence+ brings together practical perspectives, research and stories from women leaders and role models to support and inspire women at every stage of their careers.
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Women in Sport Australia
WomenSport Australia is the national advocacy organisation championing gender equity in sport. They provide research, resources and advocacy to increase the visibility, leadership and participation of women and girls across all levels of Australian sport.
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Recycle Rewards
Recycle Rewards Tasmania makes it easy to raise funds while reducing waste. Community groups, clubs and individuals can collect eligible drink containers and donate refunds to support local organisations and sporting clubs.
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Volunteering Tasmania
Volunteering Tasmania is the peak body for volunteering in Tasmania, providing leadership, education, resources and connections that strengthen volunteer programs, support organisations and help build thriving, inclusive communities across the state
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WSRT acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land Lutruwita / Tasmania on which we work and live, and respect the elders past and present, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope of First Nations people of Tasmania.