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Active Girls Breakfast 2009 |
Last Thursday 16 July, nearly 1000 teenage school girls from over 70 high schools in Victoria attended the 10th annual Active Girls Breakfast.
The breakfast, run by the Department of Planning and Community Development, Sport and Recreation Victoria, was held at Etihad Stadium, and aimed to inspire young women to get active and involved in sport and recreation.
While eating a healthy and tasty breakfast, some of Victoria's leading female athletes told stories of their achievements, goals and battles in reaching for their dreams.
Guest speakers included Athens silver medallist and Beijing bronze medallist wheelchair basketballer Shelley Chaplin, Danni Watts from the Butterfly Foundation, Matilda’s goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri, and taekwondo black belt holder and author and Gladiator, Tiffany Hall.
The presentations also focussed on the importance of having a positive body image, and the myth around the 'perfect body'.
A short clip showed the students how easily the media can manipulate images to make someone appear flawless.
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Aspire Achieve Affect (A3) Program |
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AFL players and other elite athletes as community role models are trained to deliver 8-week leadership training programs to young people in a variety of settings, including schools, rural communities and juvenile justice centres.
An joint partnership initiative of beyondblue, AFL and Athlete Development Australia.
Link to information:
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=4.71
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The Sportspersons in Schools Program, Victoria |
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The SPISP is an initiative of the Department of Education & Training and is conducted in partnership with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). It is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to encourage participation in sport and physical activity. The SPISP aims to promote the value of an active and healthy lifestyle by utilising elite level athletes as role models.
Link to information:
http://www.vis.org.au/spisp.asp
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Good sports - Safe, Healthy & Family Friendly Sports Clubs |
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Good sports aims to reduce alcohol and other drug problems, increase the viability of sporting clubs and improve the range and quality of sport options available within the community.
Link to website:
http://www.goodsports.com.au/
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NSW Premier's Council for Active Living |
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Keeping Sport Fun and Safe |
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State Government Initiatives aimed at Sports Rage and Positive Sports Behaviours |
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Links to State Government initiatives to deal with Sports Rage and encourage positive sporting behaviours, cultures and experiences.
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ASC list of positive sports behaviour programs |
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Supporting Sport: Positive Behaviour Initiatives
A list compiled by the Australian Sports Commission of programs developed by various organisations to promote positive behaviours, attitudes and cultures within their sport.
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The Ravens - A Chance for African Girls to Join In |
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The Ravens, A Girls Basketball Team
17 June 2009
Australian Sports Commission Website
Link to video:
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all_cultures/videos/the_ravens_-_basketball_team
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