Over the past few years, all six Gippsland councils—Baw Baw, Bass Coast, East Gippsland, Latrobe City, South Gippsland, and Wellington—have taken significant steps towards gender equity by implementing Fair Access Policies to ensure women and girls have equal opportunities in sport and recreation.
Now, the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants present a valuable opportunity for councils, sporting clubs, associations, and community organisations to bring these policies to life by funding programs, events, and leadership initiatives that drive real, meaningful change in Gippsland’s sporting landscape.
Success Stories from Change Our Game-Funded Projects
Women’s Sport & Active Participation Networks
Successfully launched in Cardinia & Merri-bek, connecting over 200 female leaders and sports administrators to share experiences, access leadership pathways, and advocate for Fair Access.
Leading Men as Allies Program
Delivered in multiple councils, educating and engaging male allies to champion gender equity in community sport, with over 50 local clubs and associations developing action plans for inclusivity.
Fair Access Gender Equity Audits
Worked with councils such as Casey, Bayside, and Mornington Peninsula to audit 60+ sporting clubs, helping them identify and implement policy changes to create gender-equitable environments.
Women in Sport Leadership & Community
Activations – Delivered leadership workshops, Women & Girls Sports Festivals, and Come & Try Days, increasing engagement and visibility of women in sport.
What Can the Change Our Game Grant Support?
These grants are designed to support local governments, sporting clubs, and community organisations in creating more inclusive sporting environments for women and girls. Funding can be used to:
- Expand opportunities for women and girls to participate in sport and recreation
- Support local sporting clubs and associations in implementing gender-equitable policies
- Deliver leadership programs that empower women in sport
- Host community activations, women’s sports events, and come & try days
How GippSport Can Help
As a Gippsland-based organisation, GippSport has been at the forefront of gender equity initiatives in community sport. We have worked with all six Gippsland councils to support the development and implementation of their Fair Access Policies, and we have successfully partnered with councils, sporting clubs, and associations across Victoria—including Cardinia, Casey, Bayside, Mornington Peninsula, and Merri-bek—to secure and deliver Change Our Game-funded projects.
Let’s Work Together for Gippsland!
As a two-time successful recipient of the Change Our Game Community Activation Grant, GippSport has first-hand experience in securing and delivering impactful projects under this funding.
We can support your council, sporting club, association, or community organisation with:
- Grant application assistance – ensuring your proposal aligns with funding priorities
- Project design & delivery – leveraging our experience in community-led gender equity initiatives
- Club & community engagement – ensuring real, measurable impact across Gippsland
Want to explore how your council, club, or organisation can secure Change Our Game funding? Let’s work together to turn Fair Access Policy into real change.
📞 Contact us today to discuss opportunities!
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