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June 24, 2022

MINERVA AND QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT (QAS) GROW OUR ATHLETE SUPPORT

The Minerva Network has doubled the number of QAS athletes it supports in Queensland since the start of 2022, thanks to its partnership with the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS). The partnership which started in November last year is supported by the Queensland Government and has enabled the Minerva Network to attract 20 new elite female athletes to the network across a number of new sports including water polo, hockey and rugby sevens.

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Jul 30, 2021
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MINERVA MASTERCLASSES TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S OLYMPIANS & PARALYMPIANS ON THEIR RETURN FROM TOKYO

Minerva Network confirmed today that it will partner with the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia in supporting the nation’s returning Olympians by running a series of quarantine sessions that will facilitate their post-Games transition.

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Jul 26, 2021
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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SPORT ON GREEN & GOLD DAY

Join us to at this special online event: Celebrating Women in Sport on Green & Gold Day. Featuring Olympic and Paralympic Champions and Stars including Louise Sauvage OAM, Kerri Pottharst OAM OLY, Alicia Lucas OAM (nee Quirk), Madison de Rozario, Daniel Kowalski OAM, Jane Waldburger (nee Moran) and leaders for women in sport The Hon Natalie Ward MLC, Christine McLoughlin AM, Lynne Anderson, Kate McLoughlin and Amy Duggan.

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Jul 23, 2021
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Gronya Somerville: Watch out for the Underdog

Expect great things. When badminton player Gronya Somerville steps onto Court 1 on Saturday evening with women’s doubles partner Setyana Mapasa, many people will be watching.

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Jul 21, 2021
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HOW A CHANCE OPPORTUNITY CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR DEBUT OLYMPIAN

DAYS out from her Olympics debut in Tokyo and Narrabeen's Georgie Rowe is focusing on a few things - each individual stroke and harnessing those butterflies. The 28-year-old is a relative newcomer in her sport, Women's Rowing Eight, compared to her Olympic peers, but she's already at the top of her field.

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Jul 21, 2021
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MINERVA NETWORK CELEBRATES AS BRISBANE NAMED HOST CITY OF THE 2032 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES

Australians everywhere are celebrating after it was confirmed this evening that Brisbane will be host city of the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Minerva Network Chairman and Co-Founder Christine McLoughlin AM, Queensland Chapter Leader Dr Sarah Kelly OAM, and Minerva Legend Natalie Cook OAM OLY led a chorus of support to current and emerging athletes.

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Jun 24, 2021
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JADA WHYMAN FEATURED IN DAILY TELEGRAPH INDIGENOUS SPORT MONTH

Minerva athlete and Sydney Roosters & Easts Group Minerva scholarship recipient Jada Whyman shared her story with the Daily Telegraph Indigenous Sport Month this week.

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Jun 17, 2021
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SIX MINERVA NETWORK TEAM MEMBERS RECOGNISED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 2021 HONOURS

It’s a week of celebration at the Minerva Network with six members of our extended family recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for outstanding service and contributions to the nation. Minerva Network Chairman and Co-Founder Christine McLoughlin, Queensland Chapter Leader Dr Sarah Kelly, Minerva WA Mentors Dr Vanessa Guthrie and Marion Fulker, Minerva Queensland Mentor Alison Sherry and Minerva Victoria Mentor Rosie King all received recognition in the Honours List announced on Monday by the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley.

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Jun 18, 2021
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CHLOE DALTON ON HOW MINERVA NETWORK IS SUPPORTING ATHLETES IN THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Minerva Network Chairman Christine McLoughlin and Minerva Athlete Chloe Dalton spoke to ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings host Virginia Trioli about the importance of the support that Minerva provides to athletes, including those heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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May 10, 2021
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MINERVA HOSTS QUEENSLAND MENTOR BREAKFAST

Minerva QLD chapter held its inaugural Mentor breakfast on Monday, attended by Queensland women leaders in sport and business. The roundtable event was hosted by Minerva Network Chairman Christine McLoughlin and Minerva Queensland Chapter leader Dr. Sarah Kelly.

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Apr 29, 2021
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NSW GOVERNMENT EXTENDS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MINERVA NETWORK FOR HER SPORT HER WAY PROGRAM

Minerva Network Chairman Christine McLoughlin has today thanked the NSW Government for agreeing to extend a ground-breaking partnership that is inspiring more young Australians to participate in sport and to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Apr 21, 2021
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INTEGRITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN IN SPORT

The Minerva Network’s recent webinar on Integrity and Risk Management, held in conjunction with Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), highlighted the importance of respectful behaviours in sport, identifying how the lack of such behaviour impacts them, the key issues threatening the integrity of sport and the risks athletes are exposed to.

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Apr 6, 2021
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HOW CARLA ZAMPATTI INSPIRED THE MINERVA NETWORK FAMILY

Carla Zampatti’s inspiring words and her catchphrase #LiveWhatYouLove have resonated this week with the 150-plus elite athletes who are part of the Minerva Network, some of whom were directly touched by the generosity of Australia’s style icon. Indeed, Carla’s famous quote above could have been written for our Minerva Athletes, so apt is the message.

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Mar 11, 2021
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MINERVA NETWORK CELEBRATED AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE SYDNEY

This was an evening to be savoured by everyone who has worked so hard to establish and develop the Minerva Network movement . . . an official Reception at Government House Sydney as guests of Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and Mr Dennis Wilson.

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Mar 4, 2021
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SURF LIFE SAVING ATHLETE JEMMA SMITH AWARDED INAUGURAL NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS MINERVA SCHOLARSHIP

The Minerva Network is delighted to announce that Jemma Smith – one of the shooting stars of the Surf Life Saving disciplines in Australia – has been awarded the inaugural Newcastle Knights Minerva Scholarship.

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Jan 22, 2021
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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.

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Dec 16, 2020
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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.

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Dec 14, 2020
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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.

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Oct 23, 2020
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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.

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Oct 2, 2020
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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.

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Sep 22, 2020
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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.

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Sep 11, 2020
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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.

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