Tag Archives: AFL

KIM O’RILEY // IT’S NEVER OK – the woman making a difference in sporting clubs across Victoria

On average, one woman a week in Australia is murdered by her current or former partner.10 women a day are hospitalised for assault injuries perpetrated by a spouse or domestic partner.1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. These statistics have been pulled from the Australian Bureau of Statistics andContinue reading “KIM O’RILEY // IT’S NEVER OK – the woman making a difference in sporting clubs across Victoria“

Gemma Houghton // the journey to playing AFLW for Fremantle Dockers and how sport can be a vehicle to learn life lessons

Todays episode is with the lovely Gemma Houghton, AFLW player for the Fremantle Dockers. Gemma takes us through how her journey in sport started with running and then onto basketball before making her way to playing AFL. Gemma takes us through the strong sense of community that sport provides helps you get through the goodContinue reading “Gemma Houghton // the journey to playing AFLW for Fremantle Dockers and how sport can be a vehicle to learn life lessons”

Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.

This weeks guest is the incredibly brave Darcey Hansen. A local football and netball player, Darcey opens up shares her journey of starting netball in grade three and football in her early 20’s. Not only an active participant in women’s football – but a campaigner for more women participating in this wonderful sport by hostingContinue reading “Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.”

Emily McKie // women’s AFL coach & important life lessons

Today’s episode is with Emily McKie. Emily and I met during our uni studies and bonded over our passion for our sport, and I’ve always felt inspired by her ability to chase her dreams. Emily created and managed what is now one of the biggest female junior football leagues in Victoria – the Eastern RegionContinue reading “Emily McKie // women’s AFL coach & important life lessons”