Community
21 May, 2025
Workshops open to promote respect in sport
NEW workshops will be held next week to heighten the opportunities available to budding athletes in Moyne Shire.
Sporting clubs across Moyne Shire are encouraged to get along to one of two Respect in Sport workshops on offer in Mortlake and Koroit at the end of this month.
The sessions, which will be run in partnership with South West Sport, will focus on building a culture of safety, inclusiveness and respect within Moyne Shire sport and recreation clubs.
Moyne Shire mayor councillor Karen Foster said the workshops are being run as part of council’s commitment to Fair Access Policy.
The policy seeks to address known barriers experienced by women, girls and gender diverse people in accessing community sport and recreation.
“Clubs are asked to nominate two or three representatives, ideally including an executive committee member and mixed gender attendees as we work together to drive cultures of respect around sport,” Cr Foster said.
“Moyne Shire is committed to supporting clubs and volunteers to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environments and build the capacity of leaders in your club to drive change.
“We also hope these sessions will support clubs to prevent violence and disrespect in their setting and progress gender equality through sport.”
Clubs in attendance will also be looked on favourably when applying for future funding opportunities offered by council and will also be in the running for a $100 door prize.
The Mortlake workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at the Mortlake Council Chambers from 7.15pm to 8.45pm.
The Koroit workshop will be held the day prior (Monday, May 26) from 7.15pm to 8.45pm at the Koroit Bowls Club.
Those interested in attending are advised to register online through Moyne Shire Council sport and recreation officer Angela Northcott via email at angela.northcott@moyne.vic.gov.au.
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