About Minerva

Minerva is changing the game, empowering female athletes to soar

The Minerva Network is not-for-profit organisation supporting professional sportswomen. We are unique in that we bring together Australia’s best female athletes and professional business women at the top of their game – an unbeatable combination that is inspiring and enabling the next generation of women leaders.

Minerva provides mentoring, development programs, networking opportunities and scholarships. All of our services are provided by Australian executive women on a pro bono basis, at no charge or fee to athletes.

Collaboration

We support elite female athletes who compete in team and individual sports. We collaborate with sports organisations and governing bodies to ensure that the athletes’ holistic needs are met.

Authenticity

There are no egos here. Everyone in the Minerva Network believes in our core purpose and is focused on the needs of athletes. We act with integrity, and good governance underpins everything that we do.

Generosity of heart

We are leaders who give our time, energy, hearts and experience freely, in the knowledge that we are making a real difference not just for the individuals involved, but to the wider Australian community.

Named by a goddess

The Roman god of wisdom, strategic warfare and poetry - essential attributes to change the game and ensure female athletes’ on-field success is adequately recognised and commercialised off the field. Minerva exists to change this on an individual level and collective level.