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Proudly partnered with Sport SA, the Women in Sport Brunch returns for its fifth year in 2025.
Hosted by media personality, Ali Clarke, join us from 9:30-11:30am, Thursday 20 March at SkyCity Adelaide for a morning of inspiration, networking, and industry insights.
This year’s event aligns with the UN’s International Women’s Day theme, "March Forward," marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration for gender equality. Women in sport have been breaking barriers, reshaping policies, and driving change—and our speakers (see below) will share their insights on how sport continues to empower female leaders.
our 2025 panellists >>
PANELLIST
TANYA HOSCH
Tanya is the Executive General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy at the Australian Football League and in 2021 was the South Australian – Australian of the Year.
Ms. Hosch has a long and distinguished history in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, advocacy, governance and is an accomplished public speaker.
Before joining the AFL as the first ever Indigenous person and second woman in their Executive ranks in August 2016, Tanya was the Joint Campaign director of the Recognise movement for constitutional recognition.
At the AFL Tanya’s portfolios include – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, Gender Equity, Sexuality and Gender Diversity, racism and sexism. Tanya is tasked with advising the AFL National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council, maintenance of the Respect and Responsibility Policy (2017) and the Gender Diversity Policy.
Tanya is a Co-Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Group of the National Australia Bank, a Director of the Coaxial Foundation, ANU Council and was a member of the Referendum Council that led the process and final recommendation that resulted in The Statement from the Heart in May 2017. A career highlight was contributing as a Consultant on the ABC drama, Total Control, where she later appeared in a cameo part in Season Two.
In 2021, Tanya was listed at sixth on the Australian Financial Review’s list of Australian Cultural Influencers and, in December 2022, Tanya was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Flinders University.
PANELLIST
MATILDA MCNAMARA
Matilda McNamara is a professional footballer currently playing for Adelaide United FC. She has previously played overseas in Denmark for AGF and also been called up to the Matilda’s making one appearance.
She has completed a Bachelors of Health and Medical Science at the University of Adelaide, and is currently undertaking a Masters of Data Science.
PANELLIST
JAMES KAY
James is a PhD candidate with the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University. James' research focusses on increasing female participation in community sport in South Australia, with a particular focus on re-engaging female adolescents. James' work has been published in multiple leading academic journals, at both national and international conferences, and featured in national print and radio media in Australia. James is a firm believer that sport can be used as a powerful medium to enhance gender equality efforts, and is proud to work in this space.
More speakers to BE ANNOUNCED...
Photos from our 2024 event
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TICKET PRICING >>
🎓 Students: $55
🏅 Members: $65
🎟 General Public: $80
👥 Tables of 10 (for everyone): $680
If you’re a school looking to purchase a table of 10, please reach out to us at sports@adelaide.edu.au to discuss special pricing options.
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