Community
16 May, 2025
Respect in Sport workshops
SPORTING clubs across Moyne Shire are encouraged to get along to one of two Respect in Sport workshops on offer in Koroit and Mortlake at the end of this month.
Run in partnership with South West Sport, these sessions will focus on building a culture of safety, inclusiveness and respect within Moyne Shire’s various sport and recreation clubs.
Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster said the workshops were being run as part of council’s commitment to Fair Access Policy which seeks to address known barriers experienced by women, girls and gender diverse people in accessing community sport and recreation.
“Clubs are asked to nominate two or three representatives, ideally including an executive committee member and mixed gender attendees as we work together to drive cultures of respect around sport,” Cr Foster said.
“Moyne Shire is committed to supporting clubs and volunteers to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environments and build the capacity of leaders in your club to drive change.
“We also hope these sessions will support clubs to prevent violence and disrespect in their setting and progress gender equality through sport.”
Clubs in attendance will also be looked on favourably when applying for future funding opportunities offered by council and will also be in the running for a $100 door prize.
The Koroit workshop will be held on Monday, May 26 at the Koroit Bowls Club from 7.15pm-8.45pm.
The Mortlake session will be held at the council offices the following day, Tuesday, May 27 from 7.15pm-8.45pm.
Anyone interested in attending should register their interest with Angela Northcott, Sport and Recreation Officer, via email angela.northcott@moyne.vic.gov.au
