IT TAKES A TEAM EFFORT TO EVEN THE PLAYING FIELD

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All about

SupportHer Co. is a program created to empower female athletes across Newcastle and the Hunter region. The Program is not just a support system; it’s a movement towards excellence, offering mentorship, resources and a vibrant community for female athletes of all levels. With a holistic focus – physical, mental and professional – SupportHer Co.’s ambition is to prepare women and young girls for success in, and out, of the sporting arena.

When we supportHer dreams become reality

We deliver tailored services full of specialist advice and information to each participant across four key groups:

Community

Athlete
support

Pathways

Our
platform

Community

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Our community based initiatives aim to enhance female involvement in community club sports by fostering inclusivity, and promoting opportunities for girls and women, especially those in regional and low socio-economic areas.

As part of our Community program, SupportHer Co. delivers initiatives that nurture positive club cultures, help facilitate access to grants for facility upgrades, promotes scholarships for women, and fosters cultural change within clubs through education and support initiatives.

Athlete

Support

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Our Athlete Support program is designed to assist elite athletes in reaching and maintaining the pinnacle of their respective fields by offering a range of support services. These include educational workshops, pathways to employment and further education, referrals to holistic support networks, branding sessions to enhance marketability, promotion of local athletes to wider audiences, access to sponsorship opportunities, mentoring support and guidance for transitioning into post-career endeavours. SupportHer Co.’s comprehensive approach to athlete development and success ensures access to a tailored program to support the specific needs of each athlete.

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Pathways

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The Pathways element of the program spans from grassroots to professional platforms, aimed at educating athletes and parents about available opportunities while establishing robust support systems. It emphasises engaging athletes to interact with grassroots players to foster growth and strengthen local teams. 

Additionally, the Pathways program focuses on cultivating female coaches and leaders through specialised leadership programs, promoting school subjects with a sports focus, advocating for careers in sports and facilitating post-career opportunities. By nurturing a diverse and thriving sports community SupportHer Co.’s Pathways program will set women and girls in sport up for success now, and well into the future.

Our PLatform

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SupportHer Co. stands as the premier advisory for women and girls in the Hunter Region’s sporting realm, offering a robust platform and an extensive network to empower participants in achieving success both within and beyond the sporting arena. Through specialised referral services, community education initiatives spotlighting local athletes and fervent advocacy efforts, SupportHer Co. is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and excellence in the region’s sporting landscape.

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Wondering how you, or your business, could get involved?

At SupportHer Co. we are always on the lookout for SupportHers (get what we did there?). If you, or your business is interested in finding out more about our brilliant program or if you believe you have a service that would be a beneficial partner to SupportHer Co. we would love to hear from you. Register now to get the latest news updates and find out how you can join our community.

Our Network

Contact us

Any queries about SupportHer Co. please contact us and we’ll be in touch.