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BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION NATALIE COOK APPOINTED AS MINERVA LEGEND

SHE was the ace of beach volleyball who became a household name in Australian sport . . . and now Natalie Cook, OAM, will share her vast experience to inspire the next generation of young Australians as a Minerva Legend.

Women in Sport smash through "grass ceilings" in 2020

In times of crisis it’s not that character is formed… it is that character is revealed. What 2020 has shown us – is who we can learn from, trust, and lean on. . . and that is what the Minerva Network is here for. As we look ahead to 2021, we wanted to take the time to reflect on an unprecedented year and all the grass ceilings we smashed through despite the challenges.

JADA WHYMAN AND GEORGIE ROWE AWARDED INAUGURAL MINERVA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Minerva Network is delighted to announce that Sydney FC and Future Matildas football player Jada Whyman and Australian Rowing World Championship medallist Georgie Rowe have been awarded the inaugural Minerva Network scholarships.

Sarah Kelly to lead Minerva Network in Queensland

Brisbane Lions Deputy Chairman and leading sports law and marketing academic, Associate Professor Sarah Kelly, will become the next Queensland Chapter Lead of the Minerva Network after the departure of award-winning executive Cecile Wake from the role.

Minerva Network officially launches Victorian Chapter

It was a red letter day for the Minerva Network on 29 September 2020, as we welcomed the powerhouses of Victorian Business and Sport to formally launch our Victorian Chapter via webinar.

MINERVA NETWORK PROUD TO TEAM WITH AURECON TO STRENGTHEN PIPELINE BETWEEN SPORT AND BUSINESS

MINERVA Network Chairman Christine McLoughlin has welcomed a new partnership arrangement with international engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon – declaring the company’s support will further build female leadership across Australia.

A Powerhouse Duo to Co-Lead the Minerva Network’s Victorian Chapter

The Minerva Network is proud to announce the formation of a Chapter in Victoria as it continues to expand its national footprint.

MINERVA NETWORK TEAMS WITH SYDNEY ROOSTERS & EASTS GROUP TO KICK OFF MINERVA TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Minerva Network keeps growing stronger and is excited to be launching its first tertiary scholarship program with its founding scholarship partner, the Sydney Roosters & Easts Group.

Ellie Carpenter wins Champions League title

Another head-spinning achievement for Minerva Network Star and ANZ Stadium Ambassador Ellie Carpenter this morning as she wins a UEFA Women’s Champions League medal with her new club Lyon (or Olympique Lyonnais Féminin).

FINDING YOUR VOICE AND NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

The Minerva Network Virtual Workshop on Personal Brand & Social Media encouraged our athletes to look inwards and explore what it is that makes them unique.

Going for a Great new Role: My advice on how to nail it….

Everyone, at some stage, should be seeking the parallel career step. If you aren’t actively managing your career, then you might be doing yourself a disservice. The Minerva Network is all about encouraging (perhaps provoking!) some serious thinking around careers.

Minerva Network welcomes NSW Government funding and partnership with Her Sport Her Way strategy.

MINERVA Network Chairman Christine McLoughlin today thanked the NSW Government for its funding support for the network, which is developing Australia’s elite female athletes as role models and leaders in our community.

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.