What went down at our first IWD event
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Today we’re reflecting on what an incredible evening last Friday was!
SportsGrad, alongside Play Like A Girl Australia, ran a networking event to connect both communities and celebrate women in sport at our first International Women’s Day event.
We had a fantastic panel, consisting of Sarah Loh (Softball Australia), Rochelle Slade (Hockey Victoria), Carina Palmer (Classic Sportswear), Shayla Clarke (Richmond FC) and Billie Lewis (Dandenong Stingrays FC + St Kilda FC). They shared their journeys, challenges and successes throughout their careers in sport.
Here’s what went down…
Thank you to everyone who came along to support and celebrate women absolutely killing it in sport - we’re excited and determined to continue doing so, not only on March 8th, but every day, all year.
Don’t forget to check out these 8 outstanding women in sport you should learn from 🙌
What’s happening in the Community?
Community Wins ⭐️
Here’s what SportsGrad Members got up to last week...
Nathan Moffitt accepted a role with Water Polo NSW as an Events and Regional Coordinator
Joel Stewart is joining the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to work as a Camera Assistant
Atharva Suryavanshi received an internship with Traits Insights as a Market Research Assistant
SportsGrad Members have landed over 590+ jobs in sport.
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SportsGrad Pro Member Michael Loong - Consumer Sales Representative @ Sydney Swans FC
Upcoming Member Events 💛
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Pro Member Events:
⚖️ Sports Law Masterclass with Michael Bricknell - March 28th 12pm AEDT
🤝 Pro Speed Networking - April 11th 7pm AEDT
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Rookie Member Events:
💬 Victorian Institute of Sport Job Fair/Career Q&A with Daniel Simons (Director of People & Community) - March 20th 12pm AEDT
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Looking for a new gig? Here are a few organisations that want to hire SportsGrad Members:
🏐 Suncorp Team Girls Cup Volunteers @ Netball Australia - Volunteer | Sydney
🎾 Tennis Development Officer @ Tennis Australia - Full-Time | Melbourne
🏉 Commercial Partnerships Coordinator @ North Melbourne FC - Full-time | Melbourne
🏐 Sports Event Coordinator @ Social Sport - Part-time | Melbourne
⚽️ Multiple roles @ Rydalmere Lions Football Club - Volunteer | Sydney
💪 Multiple roles @ Sporting Wheelies 2024 Boccia Tri Series - Volunteer | Brisbane
Need help hiring sports industry talent? Get in touch with Ryan.
And for those who’ve been asking, next Meetups are on the horizon for May!
Catch you soon,
Acacia 💛
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