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BREAKING NEWS: For Australian Women in Sport.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is coming to Australia & New Zealand! Christine McLoughlin, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network advocating for women in sport, and Australia’s Private Sector Representative for the G20 Empowerment and Progression of Women's Economic Representation Summit (EMPOWER), had this to say following the win this morning: “This will be a momentous occasion for women in sport and will bring generational benefits for Australian Football and young women across our two nations”.

Rising to the challenge.

Help us continue our work in supporting women in sport and donate today. The pandemic of COVID-19 is, without a doubt, one of the toughest challenges communities and industries throughout the world have faced in recent times.

Zali's words to inspire a nation of young athletes.

“For all women, back yourself, trust yourself. There is a reason why you’re so good at what you do.”

Zali Steggall to help Australia's elite women in sport plan post-COVID19 future.

What: Minerva Network Virtual Workshop: Career Planning for Sport &Business  When: Wednesday 13 May (4.30pm-6pm AEST; 2.30pm-4pm WST)  Where: Online via ZOOM!  Who: Zali Steggall OAM; Annabelle Williams OAM, Lily Brazel, Elana Withnall & Australia’s elite women in sport.

Georgie Rowe unexpectedly laps up a world record.

Our athletes, who are facing the challenges of suspended seasons and an upheaval in their sporting careers due to the current global pandemic, have had to adapt and turn to other fitness methods to keep up their training and motivation.

Finding strength and support when we need it most.

A ground-breaking Minerva Network Virtual Workshop has encouraged our leading athletes to find a silver lining amid the global pandemic. New video of the first ever Minerva Network virtual workshop now added.

Meeting the challenges of a global pandemic.

MINERVA NETWORK WEBINAR: PERSONAL RESILIENCE Wednesday 8 April 4.30pm-6pm AEST via Zoom

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021 so how does this effect our athletes?

Interview with the Minerva Network. Sky News – 27th March 2020

Minerva Mentors stepping up our support of elite athletes right now.

5-Star Matildas close in on a spot at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Australia's rampaging Matildas have all but sealed a place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after beating Vietnam 5-0 in the first leg of their playoff qualifier in front of 14,014 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Friday night.

Minerva Star Sam Poolman shines a light on bushfire relief.

Giants Netball defender and Minerva Network star Sam Poolman has become a leader both on the court and in her local community – driving a junior development day that will double as a fund-raising event for bushfire recovery

Matthews and McLoughlin set a cracking pace for Minerva Network in WA.

Minerva Network launched its new Chapter in Western Australia on Sunday 23 February 2020, at the WACA Ground ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup match between England and South Africa.

Minerva Stars supported from the side line in support of the Matildas Olympic Play-Off at Bankwest Stadium.

Minerva Star Ellie Carpenter the tireless full back of the Westfield Matilda’s, praised the 5,660 strong crowd for their ongoing support that helped lift the team over the line to come first in the group rounds in the bid to Tokyo Olympics 2020. Next round of play off’s will be Australia verses Vietnam in Newcastle on March 6th 2020.

Minerva Star's cheer on Aussie 7s Women to bronze medal at Sydney 7s Rugby Tournament.

The inspirational @Aussie7s women fought back from the heartbreak of finals elimination to take the Bronze Medal at the #Sydney7s @BankwestStadium Sunday night . . . and they were cheered on by a host of Minerva stars in the crowd.

Keynote speaker, Cate Campbell, on the need for a life plan caught up with Minerva Network Founder Christine McLoughlin prior to the Accenture event.

Keynote speaker, Cate Campbell, on the need for a life plan caught up with Minerva Network Founder Christine McLoughlin prior to the Accenture event.

Minerva Network proud to team up with Accenture in new sponsorship arrangement.

Accenture executives to provide business mentoring to Australia’s top female sports talent.

​Launch of the 2019/20 Westfield W-League season at Bankwest Stadium.​

Launch of the 2019/20 Westfield W-League season at Bankwest Stadium.

Perth welcome the Minerva Network in style.

Minerva Network Co-Founder Romilly Madew, Minerva WA Chapter Leader Christina Matthews and CEW Chapter Chair Denise McComish introduced the Minerva Network on Monday 11th November to a crowd of like-minded Business and Sports Leaders hosted by KPMG.

Minerva Founders, Mentors and Stars celebrate a historic event at Bankwest Stadium.

A near perfect day as Minerva Founders, Mentors, Champions and Stars gathered to watch history be made once more for women’s football in Australia. The biggest crowd ever seen at a standalone ‘friendly’ game was achieved with a record-breaking 20,029 attendance enjoying the Matilda’s beat Chile 2-1 on a perfect spring afternoon.

Thank you Minerva sponsors and supporters.

Minerva Chairman Christine McLoughlin and Co-founders wish to thank their sponsors and in-kind supporters for their roles in the Network’s growing success.

Mentor's Advice - Sally Loane.

Striving for perfection is something that elite sportspeople and business women have in common.