Empowering Women Leaders Across Port Phillip with Carol Fox
To support our Fair Access in Sport policy, we are providing an opportunity to bring together women in coaching, officiating, management, and administration roles to strengthen their leadership, build networks, and create lasting change in local sport.
This program is designed to deliver practical inspiration – tools you can apply immediately, backed by 30+ years of experience in sport and leadership.
Register now to secure your spot. There are only 25 places available!
Please note: nominees are required to be involved with a sports club within the City of Port Phillip or Albert Park.
What you will learn
- Adapt your message so it is heard and understood
- Lead difficult but meaningful conversations
- Strengthen authority and presence under pressure
- Build inclusive, collaborative environments
- Engage and gain support from male allies and mentors.
Program format
- One-day Masterclass in Melbourne
- 3 Online Seminars (January 2026 to April 2026)
- WhatsApp group for connection and mentoring
- Confident Communication for Leaders eBook.
Why nominate for this program?
- Practical and inspiring: Every session gives you tools you can use the next day in your role.
- Tailored for women in sport: The content is designed for the real challenges faced by coaches, officials, and administrators.
- Exclusive access: Only 25 places available to ensure personalised learning and strong peer connections.
- Local and connected: Be part of the first council-backed program uniting women leaders across Port Phillip and Albert Park clubs.
- Expert-led: Learn from Carol Fox, a nationally recognised leader in sport and confident communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the facilitator – Carol Fox
Carol Fox is a sport leader who communicates leadership from the inside out.
- Former President of Women Sport Australia, nationally recognised for advancing women in leadership roles.
- Partners with the Australian Sports Commission, AIS, AFL National Programs, Swimming Australia, Softball Australia as well as State Sports organisations.
- Over 30 years’ experience helping coaches, officials, and administrators develop confident communication and presence in high-performance and grassroots sport.
- Recognised for creating safe, inclusive, and courageous environments where women can thrive.
- Carol’s expertise blends elite sport insight with proven leadership practice, making this program uniquely positioned to empower women in sport across Port Phillip.
What others have said
“Carol’s session gave me practical tools I used straight away with my athletes. The confidence it gave me to have tough conversations has been a game changer.”
— Coach, Softball Australia
“The workshop was a real light bulb moment for me. Carol made communication feel simple and achievable, even in stressful situations.”
— Administrator, National Sporting Organisation
“I walked away inspired, but more importantly, equipped. I have already used the strategies in meetings with my club committee and felt a huge difference.”
— Club Board Member
“Carol brings warmth, clarity, and authority. She makes everyone feel safe to share and learn, while stretching us to think bigger.”
— University Sport Program Coordinator
This opportunity is free, and funded with the support of Change Our Game. This session and the subsequent network that will be developed from this is in response toto the Fair Access in Sport Action Plan, specifically:
Action 1.11 Create opportunities for women to meet likeminded sporting/active women to network, collaborate or exercise together in the municipality.
Action 2.4 Create opportunities for women and girls to meet likeminded women to network, collaborate or participate in sport together.