Leading the way, creating new pathways

We create connections, unlock opportunities, and open doors to support professional sportswomen at every stage of their career. Even after they’ve hung up their boots.

What it means to be a Minerva Athlete

The Minerva Athletes program connects professional sportswomen with top business leaders, mentorship, and career development opportunities to support success during and beyond sport. From networking events to personal branding and skill-building, athletes gain invaluable resources to navigate their careers. Best of all, it’s completely free to join.

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Meet some of our athletes

Minerva is supporting and engaging with almost 800 professional sportswomen across 80 sports codes. A full list of our athletes and mentors is available to registered athletes on the Minerva Network Portal
Athletics
Natalie Otway

Natalie is a Queensland sprinter and international multi-gold medalist.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

Athletics
Natalie Otway

Connect with industry leaders and peers to unlock new opportunities during and beyond your sporting career.

ATHLETE STORIES

"As an athlete you have a platform to be heard"

we can use this platform to truly make a difference in society. But no one teaches you how to do that; how to conduct yourself to make sure you do have a positive influence. That is what the Minerva Network has done for me and for many of the athletes I speak to.

Madison de Rozario OAM
Paralympian
ATHLETE STORIES

"One meeting in 2021 with my mentor was a turning point"

We discussed all the many plates I was juggling and she really put things into perspective. She helped me focus on what was important at the time and helped me learn to say no. I then went on to have my best seasons ever, winning the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series and Summer of Surf Ironwoman Series.

Harriet Brown
Ironwoman
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Events & Webinars

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Event

MINERVA EVENTS CALENDAR

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

LEVELLING UP

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.
Insight

EMPOWERING POSITIVE PATHWAYS

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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AN AFTERNOON OF INSPIRATION

On the eve of International Women’s Day 2024 and as we approach the 6th anniversary of the launch of the Minerva Network
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REFLECTS ON 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS

To wrap up a huge year for women in sport, Minerva athletes, mentors and some of our male champions and sporting leaders were kindly hosted by Aurecon
January 28, 2025

MINERVA EVENTS CALENDAR

We’re excited to bring our Minerva community together through our annual program of workshops, webinars, networking and sporting events.
July 11, 2024

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.
March 4, 2024

Minerva Network Unveils New Brand on Eve of International Women’s Day 2024

On the eve of International Women’s Day 2024 and the 6th anniversary of Minerva Network, foundation partner Aurecon hosted our partners and mentors, marking a milestone in our gender equality journey.
February 27, 2024

RULING THE FIELD AND COURTS: Hockey's Morgan Gallagher

Morgan Gallagher’s journey from hockey to law showcases self-belief, perseverance, and excellence. Minerva Network is proud to support her, with mentor Professor Sarah Kelly OAM
December 15, 2022

MINERVA QLD CELEBRATES & REFLECTS ON 2022 ACHIEVEMENTS

To close a big year for women in sport, Minerva Athletes, Mentors, and supporters gathered at Aurecon’s award-winning Bowen Hills office on December 8.

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