Womensport and Recreation NSW Inc.

Programs

Schoolgirls' Breakfasts with the Stars

The aim of the breakfasts is to utilise positive sporting role models to inspire and motivate high school girls to continue their involvement in sport and physical activity.

The first breakfast was held in October 1998 at the Sydney University Women's Sports Association Gymnasium with over 260 attendees. Through community support, we are able to provide this breakfast at a low cost for schoolgirls to attend. Building upon its success each year, there has been a minimum of two breakfasts per year - one in a regional area (where role models are even scarcer) and the major event in Sydney. These events have been widely publicised and presented in various articles, magazines, forums and conferences ...as far as Netherlands and the 2002 World Conference on Women and Sports held in Canada. [READ MORE]

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is the major networking event of WRNSW. Three to four events are held each year in various locations throughout Greater Sydney. Each event hosts a guest speaker, which have included Ann Mitchell (Sydney University Sports), Yvonne Rate AM (Principal Sydney Women's College), Karen Dalton (Coach Sydney Uni Flames, All-time Great WBL Player), Sue Fear (1st Australian born woman to climb Mt Everest and has climbed 4 x 8,000+m mountains), Bonnie Boezeman (Director on numerous corporate and community boards). [READ MORE]

WOMEN ON BOARDS (WoB):

Together with the National Foundation for Australian Women and Zonta International, WRNSW launched the WoB program. A structured networking evening was held for 110 people with current board members mentoring aspiring board members. The aim of the program was to address the issue of gender equity on sports boards and committees. Together we have built networks and databases of potential board candidates. [READ MORE]

WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS:

WRNSW endeavours to hold regular seminars and/or workshops per year for its members. The theme of the workshops vary from year to year depending on the current 'hot topics'. [Read article on "How to Engage the Media" Workshop] Back to Top

RESEARCH:

WRNSW works closely with institutions involved in research, to assist and advocate to undertake research to support our aims. Some of our close links are with the University of Technology Sydney, Australian Catholic University and other educational institutions. We endeavour to provide members with up-to-date facts and stats and links to relevant websites. [READ MORE]

SUPPORTING PEAK WOMEN'S BODIES AND SPORTING ORGANISATIONS:

WRNSW is actively involved in meetings/events with various Peak Women's Organisations. Our Executive Committee members are heavily involved on various committees / boards (sports and political) which increases our networking.

WRNSW holds monthly meetings every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 9:30pm at the Sports House, Homebush. The public is welcome to attend.