Equality and Respect in Sport
Sport is an integral part of Australian culture. It influences who we are and how we live. Our Watch identifies sport as a priority area for the prevention of gender-based violence in Australia. Across all sports, we all have a role in creating clubs, teams, workplaces, venues and communities where all women are safe, respected and valued.
To help you get started, Our Watch has developed a range of tools and resources to support sporting organisations address the gendered drivers and prevent gender-based violence.
This introductory video explains the link between gender inequality and gender-based violence and the role of sport in addressing it. When women and men have equal power, value and opportunities in sport and in society, violence against women is less likely. Watch this three-minute video to learn more.
Our Watch provides an implementation guide and a set of standards to ensure your sporting organisation understands and prioritises action that will make real and lasting change.
The 3-step process includes how to get started; developing an action plan; and implementing your priority actions with time for reflection.
The standards outline 5 key areas for consideration: commitment, conditions, culture, support and business.
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The Sport implementation guide provides a step-by-step approach to prevent gender-based violence.
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These standards focus on what you can do with your staff and stakeholders to address gender-based violence in a sports context.
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How do we foster safe and inclusive spaces for women and girls to participate in sport?
This webinar includes two expert panels featuring athletes and sports administrators discussing their own experiences as well as practical actions to implement change in your own clubs and communities.
Find more webinars on gender equality and prevention gender-based violence in sport here.
21 May, 2026
Online via Zoom
Free
A series of online networking sessions for people who work in the sports industry to connect and share learning.
25 Jun, 2026
Online via Zoom
Expressions of interest closed
Free
This community of practice aims to create a collaborative community for those working within the professional sport sector.
Expressions of interest closed
Free
This free, full-day training is for people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector.
28 May, 2026
Online via Zoom
Free
This 90-minute presentation provides a brief, high-level overview of Change the story.