This International Women’s day we would like to acknowledge and thank all the women and girls who participate in our competition, including volunteers, coaches, and players.
This year the focus is on inspiring inclusion.
The OEFN are inspiring inclusion through the below initiatives:
Inclusion Policy
The Outer East and affiliated clubs are committed to respect, inclusion, and gender equality. Men, women, and non-binary people affiliated with the Outer East have equal opportunity to participate as employees, players, supporters, volunteers, and officials.
OEFN’s inclusion policy outlines terms to ensure the Outer East FN is a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Action Plan
Based on the policy, OEFN have developed an action plan based on the below four pillars:
Empowerment: develop, educate, and support our players, coaches, umpires, and volunteers to enable all to reach their potential.
Opportunity: Equal opportunity for all participants to play our sports and to progress in both games, at all levels.
Visibility: Every competition and participant is highly visible, promoted and recognised.
Inclusive: Safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for all participants.
Women and Girls Advisory Group
Made up of female representatives from clubs, staff and the OEFN Board.
Raising the profile of women in the league, promote inclusion, and address matters affecting women and girls.
Check out some highlights of 2023’s, Women of the Outer East Leadership Luncheon: https://youtu.be/Y05GpYuPtiI
Aligning with AFL Women and Girls Initiatives
Targeted Female Coaches Education
Coach Your Way program, for coaches who are female and coaching football.
OEFN’s Female coaching academy facilitated by Lauren Morecroft (AFL Coates League, head coach).
Women and Girls Charter
Become a signatory to the Women and Girls Community Football Charter and receive resources and support to make your club a more inclusive and welcoming environment for women and girls.
A fully funded program through the AFL women and girls action plan.
Register your club online here
Lead Your Way
A three-part leadership series with expert facilitators and football industry leaders to grow and develop your skills and network as a committee member
Women and girls are encouraged to apply here
Applications close Thursday 28th of March.
Learn more about International Women’s Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
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