Equality in action in our club

Women cheering for a women's sporting team

During 2019 - 2020, Maroondah Council participated in the Victorian Government’s Gender Equality in Victorian Sport and Recreation pilot program.

The Maroondah pilot program involved applying a gender lens to the engagement and design process when undertaking sporting pavilion projects, where support and guidance is provided within sporting and recreational club environments in order to ensure accessibility improvements are achieved.

As part of the pilot program, a tool kit of four tip sheets was developed to support conversations with committee and leadership groups regarding working towards gender equality.

Equality in action in our club tool kit

This tool kit includes four "how to" guides to get you on the path to equality:

  1. Understanding our gender equity policy. What it means for a club to have Gender Equity Policy, and how to embrace it as a club.
  2. Game changers: our club leaders. Find out more about the role of club leaders in influencing change. 
  3. Creating a positive club culture. Explore the definition of Club Culture, and the behaviours and attitudes which the club accepts as the norm.  
  4. Using social media to promote gender equality. Tips for encouraging positive behaviour, responding to disrespectful comments and downloadable social media tiles to demonstrate the club’s commitment to being welcoming and inclusive of genders and abilities.

Equality in action in our club tool kit(PDF, 7MB)

The Sport for All Gender Inclusive Toolkit

The Sport for All Gender Inclusive Toolkit is a practical self-assessment tool to help clubs and active recreation settings align with the principles of Fair Access. It helps identify strengths and potential areas for improvement to increase participation, opportunities, visibility, and access for women and girls, transgender, and gender diverse people.

The Sport for All Gender Inclusive Toolkit and project is funded by a Victorian Government Change our Game Grant. Project partners include Inspiro Health, Yarra Ranges Council, Maroondah City Council, Manningham City Council and Whitehorse City Council.

Sport For All - Inspiro Health

Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy

This four-year policy will guide a consistent regional approach to fair access and allocation of community sport and recreation infrastructure and to address known participation barriers experienced by women and girls, transgender, and gender diverse people.

Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy

Further information

Council is committed to supporting local clubs to action change within their organisation to become safe, welcoming environments for everyone.

For further information on support and resources contact the Sport & Recreation team on 9294 5720 or jeanette.ingram@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

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