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June 11, 2025

POWERING THE GAME: INSIGHTS INTO LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE OF MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS

On Wednesday 4 June, Minerva Network, with the generous support of hosts BDO, delivered a standout event in the field of sports governance. Held in a hybrid format, attendees joined in person at BDO’s Brisbane office or tuned in via a live webinar.

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Jun 11, 2025
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POWERING THE GAME: INSIGHTS INTO LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE OF MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS

On Wednesday 4 June, Minerva Network, with the generous support of hosts BDO, delivered a standout event in the field of sports governance. Held in a hybrid format, attendees joined in person at BDO’s Brisbane office or tuned in via a live webinar.

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May 22, 2025
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THANK YOU JANE SPRING AM - WELCOME BELINDA ROWE AS NSW CO-CHAPTER LEAD

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jane Spring AM, who is stepping down as NSW Co-Chapter Lead. Jane has made an exceptional contribution to Minerva during her time in this role.

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Mar 17, 2025
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MINERVA NSW RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Minerva NSW recently attended a reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales. The event brought together members of the Minerva Network, Chief Executive Women (CEW), women athletes, mentors, le

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Apr 24, 2025
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EmpowHER ACT Cricket Photo Gallery

The Minerva Network is kicking off 2025 with three exciting new appointments, further strengthening our mission to support and empower Australia’s professional sportswomen. We are thrilled to welcome Diane Outhred as the new Victoria State Chapter Co

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Feb 20, 2025
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MINERVA NETWORK WELCOMES THREE NEW LEADERS TO DRIVE GROWTH IN 2025

The Minerva Network is kicking off 2025 with three exciting new appointments, further strengthening our mission to support and empower Australia’s professional sportswomen. We are thrilled to welcome Diane Outhred as the new Victoria State Chapter Co-Lead, Daniel Kowalski OLY as an Ambassador, and Phil Kearns AM stepping up onto the Minerva Network Board.

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Feb 4, 2025
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MINERVA THANKS CRICKET AUSTRALIA FOR HISTORIC INCLUSION

Led by Minerva Victoria Co-Chapter Leads, Sally Macindoe and Diane Outhred, Minerva attended the historic first-ever Day/Night Women's Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Jan 29, 2025
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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SPORT : EMPOWHER EVENT AT MANUKA OVAL

On January 23, 2025, Manuka Oval hosted the EmpowHER event, co-run by Cricket ACT and Minerva ACT, celebrating women breaking barriers.

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Dec 9, 2024
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CATE CAMPBELL OAM OLY APPOINTED MINERVA COUNCIL ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

Minerva Network is thrilled to announced that four-time Olympian Cate Campbell OAM OLY has accepted the role of Minerva Council Athlete Representative.

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Nov 18, 2024
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BREAKING BARRIERS: MINERVA NETWORK & NIB CHAMPION 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.

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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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Jan 28, 2025
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MINERVA EVENTS CALENDAR

We’re excited to bring our Minerva community together through our annual program of workshops, webinars, networking and sporting events.

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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 honored to attend the Parliamentary Friends of Women in Sport celebration at Parliament House, recognizing 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, the first in a series covering valuable skills to help athletes succeed beyond professional sport.

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

We’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Reynolds as WA Chapter Co-Lead, joining Christina Matthews AM, who has led since 2020. Together, they lead a dedicated team supporting Minerva’s engagement in WA

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