Careers for Young Women in Sport Forum
Victoria University is committed to empowering women in sport. This free event is designed for young women in Year 10–12 who are passionate about a career in sport.
Hear from Laura Kane, AFL Executive General Manager of Football—the first woman to hold this role in the game’s history—and engage with an inspiring panel, including:
- Dr Susan Alberti AC – Advocate for women in sport, AFLW pioneer
- Casey Price – VU Alumni, GM Suncorp Super Netball League & Events
- Olivia Bomford – Current VU student sharing her journey into the sports industry.
This event is for young women in Years 10-12 and places are limited. Please email if you have any questions.
Interactive masterclasses
Participants will take part in hands-on sessions across two streams:
Stream 1 – Sport performance & rehabilitation
- Sport coaching
- Injury and rehabilitation
- Data analytics and insights
- Strength and performance
Stream 2 – Sport management & business
- Sport facility management
- Membership and public relations
- Sponsorship and event management
- Sport and community participation and engagement
Our commitment
Victoria University aims to advance young women in sport by:
- strengthening industry collaboration
- driving research insights and application
- providing innovative career pathways
- advancing workforce development.
