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November 18, 2024

BREAKING BARRIERS: MINERVA NETWORK AND NIB CHAMPION HOLISTIC HEALTH FOR WOMEN IN SPORT

Last Wednesday, the Minerva Network, in partnership with nib Group (nib), hosted an event focused on the critical importance of holistic health for women in high-performance sport. Key stakeholders, mentors, and industry leaders were invited to hear from an expert panel uncovering how better health support and representation of female athletes in sport can drive both personal and professional success. This great event was available to Minerva athletes and mentors nationally as a webinar.

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Nov 18, 2024
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BREAKING BARRIERS: MINERVA NETWORK AND NIB CHAMPION HOLISTIC HEALTH FOR WOMEN IN SPORT

Last Wednesday, the Minerva Network, in partnership with nib Group (nib), hosted an event focused on the critical importance of holistic health for women in high-performance sport. Key stakeholders, mentors, and industry leaders were invited to hear from an expert panel uncovering how better health support and representation of female athletes in sport can drive both personal and professional success. This great event was available to Minerva athletes and mentors nationally as a webinar.

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Nov 8, 2024
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MINERVA NETWORK WELCOMES AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR-GENERAL SAM MOSTYN AC AS PATRON

The Minerva Network is honoured to announce a landmark recognition in its progress towards advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership pathways for Australia’s professional sportswomen. Minerva Network Chairman and Co-Founder Christine McLoughlin AM said it was an enormous privilege to announce and welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, as Minerva’s inaugural Patron.

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Nov 5, 2024
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BUILDING CONNECTIONS FOR GENDER EQUITY IN SPORTS GOVERNANCE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPORT NSW & MINERVA PANEL DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

On Tuesday, 29th October, Sport NSW and Minerva Network hosted an inspiring networking and panel discussion event at Sydney Swans HQ. This event brought Minerva Network mentors and athletes together with sports industry professionals, directors, and emerging leaders, fostering meaningful discussions and connections that further the goal of increasing gender equity in sports governance.

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Oct 4, 2024
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FROM AUSTRALIA TO THE WORLD STAGE

From Australia to the World Stage: Celebrating the Impact of 2024 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup As the Australian women’s cricket team gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, taking place from October 3 to 21, they are set to take on the world and build on their amazing legacy.

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Oct 28, 2024
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MINERVA EVENTS CALENDAR

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Sep 17, 2024
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THE SPECTACULAR SUMMER OF CRICKET AHEAD

This Summer of Cricket is about to ignite. Kicking off with a T20 series against New Zealand in Mackay and building up to the historic day/night Ashes Test against England starting January 30 at the MCG, this action-packed season highlights the incredible progress of women’s cricket.

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Sep 12, 2024
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RIDING THE TIDAL WAVE OF AUSTRALIAN WOMENS SUCCESS IN SPORT - ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Minerva Network was honoured to be hosted at the Parliamentary Friends of Women in Sport celebration at Parliament House in Canberra, celebrating and acknowledging the remarkable achievements of Australia’s women Olympians and Paralympians at the Paris 2024 Games.

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Sep 9, 2024
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MINERVA PARALYMPIANS SHINE BRIGHT

Remarkable. Exceptional. Courageous. Impressive. Exemplary. Inspiring. As Minerva Athlete Lauren Parker carried the Australian flag to lead the nation’s Paralympians into the closing ceremony, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games wrapped up an extraordinary showcase of athletic excellence where a record 1983 female athletes (45%) competed across 22 sports – the highest number of women competitors ever!

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Sep 10, 2024
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EQUALITY ON SPORTS BOARDS IS OUR NATIONAL AMBITION

Minerva’s Sports Governance Program is aligned with the launch of National Gender Equity in Sport Governance Policy announced yesterday by the Australian Government.

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Aug 14, 2024
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CELEBRATING OUR MINERVA OLYMPIANS

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games marks a turning point, celebrating the progress of women athletes on the global stage. It’s a milestone that goes beyond numbers; it’s a profound recognition of the strides women have made in sports worldwide.

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Jul 25, 2024
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ELEVATE YOUR VOICE: EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

The Minerva ACT "Elevate Your Voice" workshop, presented by Catherine McGrath and hosted by the ACT Meteors on 9 July was results focused and impactful, bringing together a diverse group of Minerva athletes from various sports to enhance their public speaking and networking skills.

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Jul 11, 2024
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LEVELLING UP: TRANSLATING ATHLETE SKILLS TO BROADER CAREERS

Minerva NSW recently hosted the “Levelling Up Your Skills” national hybrid webinar workshop, the first in a series covering a range of valuable skills and practices than can help athletes beyond professional sport.

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Jun 24, 2024
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BUSINESS LEADER KELLY REYNOLDS JOINS MINERVA LEADERSHIP IN WA

We are delighted to welcome Kelly Reynolds to the Minerva Network leadership, as WA Chapter Co-Lead. Kelly joins Christina Matthews AM who has led the WA Chapter since its inception in 2020. Together they head up a committed and dedicated team of volunteers who support Minerva ‘s engagement in WA.

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Jun 18, 2024
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A NEW ERA FOR MINERVA NETWORK STARTS TODAY

As we gear up for the Paris Games, there’s never been a bigger, or more important, time to show our support for our incredible Australian sportswomen. We’re incredibly proud to launch our exciting new brand direction and our latest video showcasing our journey so far and our mission to empower Australian sportswomen. Check it out here and see how we’re breaking barriers and pushing boundaries together.

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Jun 7, 2024
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MINERVA NETWORK AND HARVEY NORMAN JOIN FORCES TO SCALE UP EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN SPORT

Minerva Network is proud to announce that Australian retail icon Harvey Norman is joining as an official partner. Harvey Norman is renowned for its support for sport and athletes at every level in Australia for over 30 years.

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Jun 3, 2024
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EMPOWERING POSITIVE PATHWAYS FOR FEMALE ATHLETES: IRONWOMEN LIZZIE WELBORN AND HARRIET BROWN

Harriet Brown and Lizzie Welborn are two formidable forces in the world of professional surf sports who are also making waves in supporting the next generation of female athletes.

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May 31, 2024
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MINERVA CALLS FOR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S ROLE MODELS AND FUTURE LEADERS

Australia's leading sportswomen are inspiring the nation and Minerva is with them every step of the way. Your donation will help Minerva to empower more women athletes to reach new heights of success and representation on the global stage. Please donate now to help our professional athletes fulfil their potential. Together we soar.

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Apr 3, 2024
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MINERVA CO-FOUNDER SAM MOSTYN AO ANNOUNCED AS NEXT GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Minerva Chair and Co-Founder Christine McLoughlin AM is thrilled to share the news and her congratulations on the appointment of Minerva Co-Founder, Director and Mentor Sam Mostyn AO as Australia’s next Governor-General.

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Mar 21, 2024
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CHANGING THE GAME ON COURT AND IN THE BOARDROOM: Para sports star Ella Sabljak

Increasing athlete representation in all aspects of Paralympic sport drives elite wheelchair rugby player Ella Sabljak as much as her drive to compete.

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Mar 14, 2024
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SPORTING LEGEND KURT FEARNLEY AO BECOMES MINERVA AMBASSADOR

Three time Paralympic gold medallist and two time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kurt Fearnley AO PLY has declared his support for Minerva Network, coming on board as an Ambassador in the quest to support more professional sportswomen soar on and off the field.

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Mar 4, 2024
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AN AFTERNOON OF INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT AS THE MINERVA NETWORK UNVEILS ITS NEW BRAND ON THE EVE OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024

On the eve of International Women’s Day 2024 and as we approach the 6th anniversary of the launch of the Minerva Network, foundation partner Aurecon has hosted our partners and mentors, marking a milestone in our journey towards gender equality and recognition in the sporting world as we prepare to shoot for new heights!

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