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What a fabulous event! Last Wednesday at the launch of the Central Highlands Coaches Collective, we heard from our legends of sport: Mick Malthouse, Brad Dubberley and Hannah Every-Hall, OLY. They shared their experiences and insights on sports coaching, teams, leadership, resilience and mental health.

Despite their vastly different experiences across their athletic and sporting leadership roles, it was interesting to hear how they aligned in many common areas.

Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport are now looking to the next steps for the Central Highlands Coaches Collective.

If you'd like to get involved, you can start by signing up to our newsletter database: https://wkf.ms/4wt4KB9

If you have ideas about what you'd like included in the program, we're all ears!

Many thanks to for your support and to Robert Aughey for hosting the evening.

⚽ Looking for a fun and welcoming way to get active?

Sports Central is pleased to support Walking Football 4 Health Victoria with their free Women's Walking Football sessions in Ballarat.

Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, meet new people, return to sport or simply try something new, Walking Football is a fantastic way to get involved in a fun and inclusive environment.

📍 Selkirk Stadium
📅 Friday mornings
🕙 10:00am – 11:00am
✅ Free to attend
💧 Just bring a water bottle

❤️ Suitable for women of all ages, abilities and fitness levels - including those who have never kicked a football before.

Walking Football is a modified version of the game that's designed to be enjoyable, social and accessible for everyone.

Fun. Friendship. Fitness. Come along and discover why Walking Football is helping people get healthier together!

Sports Central is proud to announce that we are one of 29 game changing initiatives that will share in more than $7.16 million through the Level the Field 2025-2027 Grant Program.

The Grant Program is delivered by Leisure Networks in partnership with the Victorian Government to help sports and community organisations strengthen and expand job opportunities for people with disability in regional Victoria.

Level The Field VIC aims to increase support for more people with disability to join the sport and recreation workforce in paid and volunteer roles.

Only 1 day to go! Join us for a fabulous evening with Mick Malthouse, Brad Dubberley and Hannah Every-Hall OLY at the Central Highlands Coaches Collective launch tomorrow evening.
It's free to attend but bookings are essential: https://shorturl.at/kR6GT

Proudly brought to you by Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport

Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport are excited to announce the addition of Hannah Every-Hall OLY to the speaking team at the Central Highlands Coaches Collective launch event on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Unfortunately, Nicole Livingstone AO OLY can no longer make it, however we are thrilled to have Hannah Every-Hall OLY, former Australian Rower, world champion and OIympian, join us at the launch.

Hannah Every-Hall OLY will feature alongside the event's keynote speakers Mick Malthouse and Brad Dubberley for a wonderful night of shared stories, insights and experiences.

The event is free however seats are limited so bookings are essential: https://shorturl.at/yvPT4

We're Hiring!

Sports Central is currently hiring for two roles:
- Project Coordinator - Sport Development Lead, and
- Project Coordinator - Equity and Respect Lead

Full position descriptions are available on the website: https://lnkd.in/gPeXu4QH

Applications for both roles close at 12pm on Monday 27th July 2026

On Wed 22 July 2026, .org.au and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport will launch the Central Highlands Coaches Collective at 's Mt Helen Campus.

Alongside Mick Malthouse and Nicole Livingstone AO OLY, we'll feature keynote speaker Brad Dubberley: former Australian Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach & Paralympic athlete.

Brad will speak about Para Sport in Regional Victoria, sharing his story of resilience, his current role and the regional advantage.

Secure your seats here for this free event: https://shorturl.at/GjY1H
Bookings are essential.