Snow industry stakeholders gather to shape Women of Winter Action Plan
Published Fri 09 May 2025
On Thursday 1 May, Snow Australia hosted its first Women of Winter Action Plan Workshop in Melbourne alongside the Snow Australia Awards, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders from across the snow sports industry.
Attendees included representatives from all major resorts, Sport Inclusion Australia, Australian Professional Ski Instructors, the Australian Sports Commission, and a range of coaches, instructors, officials and volunteers as well as Snow Australia staff and board members.
The objective of the workshop was to explore the core challenges, opportunities, and priorities that will inform a comprehensive Women of Winter Action Plan, a long-term strategy to increase women's participation, advancement and leadership across the snowsports sector.
The session was highly-engaging, and the workshop highlighted positive momentum, such as the rise in female participation, inclusive leadership practices, and women-focused industry initiatives that are already underway. Persistent barriers remain across the industry, including the lack of female coaches and mentors, limited leadership opportunities and structural challenges.
"This workshop was a clear reminder that while progress is being made, the work is far from done," said Rebecca Clark, Community Engagement Manager. "The Action Plan will be a roadmap grounded in lived experience and collective knowledge.
"Together, we can build a future where women are not just participants but leaders in snowsports.”
Thank you to everyone who contributed. Snow Australia and the Women of Winter Working Group will now work to unpack the key takeaways from the workshop and hold future workshops to further set key themes for the Action Plan.
About Women of Winter
Snow Australia’s Women of Winter initiative aims to engage, empower, and support women across all areas of snow sport. The program focuses on increasing participation, leadership, employment, and volunteering opportunities. The Women of Winter Working Group plays a key role in shaping the strategy and initiatives that will drive equity and inclusivity throughout the snow sports community.
