ASC Women Leaders In Sport Program | Applications Open

Published Fri 07 Nov 2025

Applications for the 2026 Women Leaders In Sport Leadership Workshops and Individual Grants are now open.  

The WLIS Leadership Workshop offers comprehensive support to women across various stages of their sporting careers. Delivered online, it provides targeted training, professional development opportunities, and resources designed to enhance skills and leadership capabilities. By focusing on inclusivity, empowerment and creating a safe space, the WLIS Leadership Workshop ensures that women in sport have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to excel and achieve in their career aspirations.  

The WLIS Individual Grants Program, provides women throughout Australia the opportunity to advance in their leadership journey via a range of development programs and training.  In previous years courses undertaken by recipients have included these topics:

  • Leadership Skills and Management
  • Sports Administration
  • Communications and Media
  • Coaching and officiating
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
  • People and Culture
  • Integrity
  • Finance
  • Sport science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM)

Applications for both of these opportunities close Friday 14th November at 3pm AEDT.  Head to the WLIS website to apply