The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to women and girls in sport, launching the Her Future in Sport Hub, a dedicated careers resource designed to inspire the next generation of women to pursue a career in sport.
The Her Future in Sport Hub is a key initiative of the Minns Labor Government’s women’s sport strategy, “Play Her Way”, a four-year plan to get more NSW women and girls playing, and staying involved in, sport at every level.
Rugby league host and commentator Emma Lawrence marked the launch by returning to her former high school, Mount Carmel Catholic College at Varroville near Campbelltown, where she shared her journey from student to sports broadcaster with senior female students considering a career in sport.
The Her Future in Sport Hub features a range of fun and teenager-friendly resources for students, schools and sports organisations to help young women discover the diverse career pathways available to them in sport.
Developed by the NSW Office of Sport with guidance from its Teenage Advisory Committee for women and girls’ sport, the Hub features sports career and job information, tools and resources, inspiring stories of women working across the sports industry, and a gamified quiz to help girls identify a career in sport that suits them.
During the visit to Mount Carmel Catholic College at Varroville near Campbelltown, Emma shared her own journey – from student to rugby league host and commentator – with a group of senior female students considering a career in sport. Her story is proof of what becomes possible when young women are shown what is achievable.
For further information and to view the Her Future in Sport Hub, visit: https://careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au/
Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper said:
“Women’s sport is growing rapidly and so are the exciting and diverse career opportunities.
“The Her Future in Sport Hub shows the breadth of opportunities available to women and girls in sport and is a key initiative of the Minns Labor Government’s plan to get more NSW women and girls involved in sport at all levels on and off the field.”
Local Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said:
“Across the Leppington electorate, there are many talented young athletes with enormous potential, both on and off the field.
“The Her Future in Sport Hub is about helping girls see that sport can be more than something they play, it can be a career, a pathway and a future.
“By giving girls practical, accessible resources while they’re still at school, we can open their eyes to the many opportunities in sport and support more young women from our local community to pursue them.”
Office of Sport Women’s Sport Lead Kerry Turner said:
“The reality is that almost every profession and vocational stream has a sports-aligned career path, from sports media and marketing to sportwear design and apparel.
“With workforce demand continuing to grow, information and resources on a career in sport for girls just don’t exist.
“The Her Future in Sport Hub addresses that gap, providing female students with fun and ‘teenage friendly’ resources to identify and pursue a career in sport.”
Rugby league commentator and host Emma Lawrence said:
“I always wanted to pursue a career in sport, but I wasn’t sure whether that would be in the media or somewhere in Sports Science.
“It can definitely be overwhelming making these big life decisions as a teenager, so I think the hub is a wonderful idea to help young girls chase their dreams. I certainly wish it was around when I was at school.
“Working in sport is the best job in the world and I hope as many young women as possible get to experience the thrill that I get to on a weekly basis. “
Mount Saint Carmel Principal Steve Lo Cascio said:
“At Mount Carmel, part of our vision is to create a community which provides opportunities for excellence for all students.
“Initiatives that provide these opportunities for young women are an asset that benefits the community as a whole.
“Providing access to resources that promote sport-based careers for girls helps to provide a variety of options that girls may not currently have.
“As a Catholic school we are deeply committed to supporting every student to reach their God-given potential, and providing access to resources that promote sport-based careers for girls is one way this can be achieved.”