A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news.

This week: Nina Kennedy is back - winning gold at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, the Wallaroos have got their first win under their belt for 2026, AND Melbourne City are the 2026 A-League Minor Premiers!

For the key story, we discuss new research out of the Sailing World that shows 67% of women sailors continue to see gender imbalance as a significant issue within the sport, and what frameworks are being put in place to address this.

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A weekly podcast covering women&rsquo;s sports news.
This week: Nina Kennedy is back - winning gold at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, the Wallaroos have got their first win under their belt for 2026, AND Melbourne City are the 2026 A-League Minor Premiers!
For the key story, we discuss new research out of the Sailing World that shows 67% of women sailors continue to see gender imbalance as a significant issue&nbsp;within the sport, and what frameworks are being put in place to address this.
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Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON&rsquo;T PLAY SPORT.

One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. 
Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. 
Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. 
Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

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melbourne city secure their third-straight a-league minor premiership⚽

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THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project.

Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines.

This week:


The Evolution of Sports Tech & Data Privacy: As predictive tools and biological surveillance scale faster than public science, female athletes face emerging risks around data sovereignty, contract security, and shifted institutional liability.


From 'Vulnerable Bodies' to 'Prevention Bypass': Advanced data often targets individual female biology while ignoring structural factors, such as schedule and staffing, creating a system that forecasts injury risks without guaranteeing protective care.

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THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project.
Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what&rsquo;s changing in women&rsquo;s sport, before it hits the headlines.
This week:
<ul>
<li>
The Evolution of Sports Tech &amp; Data Privacy: As predictive tools and biological surveillance scale faster than public science, female athletes face emerging risks around data sovereignty, contract security, and shifted institutional liability.
</li>
<li>
From 'Vulnerable Bodies' to 'Prevention Bypass': Advanced data often targets individual female biology while ignoring structural factors, such as schedule and staffing, creating a system that forecasts injury risks without guaranteeing protective care.
</li>
</ul>
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MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women&rsquo;s sports trivia game is here: Grab your copy now: <a href="https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection">https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection</a>
Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops.<a href="https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe"> https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe</a>

the next: why sport can forecast injuries, but still fails to stop them

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: The penalty shoot out in this world cup that had everyone holding their breath, Netball Australia leaving a fan favourite unsigned by mistake and 9 aussie players selected for USA league.

For the key story - Kit clash oversight which meant all players were pretty much dressed the same causing absolute confusion on the pitch, for commentators and for fans. 

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week: The penalty shoot out in this world cup that had everyone holding their breath, Netball Australia leaving a fan favourite unsigned by mistake and 9 aussie players selected for USA league.
For the key story&nbsp;- Kit clash oversight which meant all players were pretty much dressed the same causing absolute confusion on the pitch, for commentators and for fans.&nbsp;
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Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived.&nbsp;Come join the club and get yours now:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop">https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop</a>
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Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON&rsquo;T PLAY SPORT.

rookie erin brooks dropped a perfect 10 and fan favourite left unsigned as contract window closes

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Sharyn Donaghy is one of Australian sport’s most influential leaders in athlete wellbeing, psychological support, and career development.

Now as the General Manager of Athlete Wellbeing at the Australian Netball Players Association, she is driving systemic change, most recently spearheading a world-first fertility care partnership that ensures elite female netballers never have to choose between their sport and their future families.

In this episode, Sharyn breaks down the whole-athlete approach, unpacking the mental, physical, and financial realities facing female athletes today, and why preparing for life off the court is the ultimate key to success on it.

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Sharyn Donaghy is one of Australian sport&rsquo;s most influential leaders in athlete wellbeing, psychological support, and career development.
Now as the General Manager of Athlete Wellbeing at the Australian Netball Players Association, she is driving systemic change, most recently spearheading a world-first fertility care partnership that ensures elite female netballers never have to choose between their sport and their future families.
In this episode, Sharyn breaks down the whole-athlete approach, unpacking the mental, physical, and financial realities facing female athletes today, and why preparing for life off the court is the ultimate key to success on it.
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sharyn donaghy on leading a world-first fertility care for elite female athletes and career development after sport

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melbourne city secure their third-straight a-league minor premiership⚽

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