Fair Access Upskill

The Fair Access Upskill helps people working across the regional Victorian community sport sector develop understanding and capabilities to support Fair Access policy roadmap implementation.

This course has been designed to support staff to access and complete all 4 modules anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for completing the whole course.

Important

This training program may raise discussions which trigger or impact participants. Should you be feeling not okay, please exit from the module and consider connecting with the 1800 RESPECT support line.

Before you Commence

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  • Define gender equity and distinguish it from gender equality.
  • Understand the Gender Equality Act 2020 and its relevance to local government sport policy.
  • Recognise the social, economic, and community benefits of gender-equitable sport access.

Start module 1

 

  • Understand the six Fair Access Principles and their application.
  • Discover how local governments are implementing Fair Access policies.
  • Examine key statistics highlighting gender disparities in community sport.

Start module 2

  • Identify common resistance to gender equity initiatives.
  • Develop strategies to overcome objections and engage stakeholders.
  • Learn communication techniques to frame gender equity discussions effectively.
  • Understand the role of allies and active bystanders in promoting equity.

Start module 3

  • Learn how to develop and implement Fair Access action plans.
  • Gain skills in communicating and advocating for gender-equity commitments.
  • Explore case studies of successful Fair Access initiatives.
  • Discover practical tools for tracking and evaluating progress.

Start module 4

Acknowledgements

Funding for the Fair Access Upskill Project has been provided by the Victorian Government, through the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation – Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.