October 1st, 2026Women encouraged to nominate their male allies in sport

Sports Central is encouraging women in Ballarat sporting clubs to nominate their male allies to take an active role in the  “Allies in Sport” project.

Designed to promote healthy masculinity, gender equality and respectful behaviour, Allies in Sport, in partnership with Respect Victoria, Women’s Health Grampians, La Trobe University and Basketball Ballarat, will mobilise men in club leadership roles across Ballarat to help create safer, more inclusive sporting environments.

Please find attached a media release outlining the program and highlighting the upcoming workshops for our male allies which will be facilitated by Women’s Health Grampians.

We appreciate any support you might be able to provide to enable us to reach men in club leadership roles in Ballarat to sign up to take an active role in the program so that they may be equipped to foster inclusive environments and reduce barriers for women and girls to participate, coach and lead within their clubs.