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Women of Winter - May 2026

During National Careers Week, we’re shining a light on the snow industry as more than a season — it can be a credible long-term career pathway with diverse roles.

Women of Winter is focused on increasing the number, visibility and advancement of women across instructing, coaching, resort management, media, retail, tourism, sport medicine (to name just a numner of snow industry roles) — and making those pathways clearer for the next generation.

New sports careers resources for teenage girls

Her Future in Sport is a new series of tools, resources and content to inspire teenage girls to explore careers across the sporting sector.

While women’s sport is growing rapidly, many girls still don’t realise the wide range of roles available beyond being an athlete or coach. From media and marketing to health, technology, design and management, there is a diverse range of career pathways to explore.

Developed together with teenage girls, the toolkit is fun, practical and designed to help girls connect their strengths and interests to future careers.

The Her Future in Sport hub contains a wide variety of tools, resources and content to empower girls to explore, imagine and pursue their future in sport.

Career Stories

Women in Focus brings together real stories from women working across the snow industry offering a look at their journeys, motivations and day‑to‑day experiences.

Read the Women in Focus Stories

Do you have a suggestion for an amazing woman we can profile next? If so, drop us an email at wow@snow.org.au

the [female] athlete project

The [female] athlete project is a powerful, inclusive community that amplifies the voices of athletes and empowers all women in sports. They’re redefining how women are recognised and celebrated—driving meaningful change and paving the way for a stronger, more equitable future for the next generation of athletes.

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2026 WoW Networking

Women of Winter Networking Events create a platform to connect with professionals, those new to the industry, share experiences, and hear from expert panel discussions.

All are welcome to attend!

We are busy planning the the networking events and will announce the dates and locations soon.

Female Athlete Health and Performance - Webinar May 20

Sports Medicine Australia, in partnership with AIS Female Performance Health Initiative is hosting this webinar to bring together leading experts and emerging researchers from the recent Women in Sport Congress (WISC) to explore key issues in female athlete health and performance.

The webinar is ideal for sports doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, coaches, personal trainers, female athletes, and anyone working with female athletes.

More Information and Register

Thank you and Farewell - Cathy Lambert

After three and a half years serving as the National Snowsport Training Centre (NSTC) General Manager, Cathy Lambert is stepping away from her role at Snow Australia.

During her time with Snow Australia, Cathy oversaw a range of major projects and operational programs, including the Grand Opening of the new NSTC John Langley Hancock Building and the coordination and management of athlete and sport programs accessing and utilising the NSTC across multiple disciplines and pathway levels.

Before this role, Cathy played a key role in coordinating the Interschools Championships.

Thank you for your contribution to the snow industry, and for those around Jindabyne, you’ll likely see Cath around town.

From aerials to the executive suite: Abbey Willcox

For National Careers Week, Snow Australia sat down with Milano Cortina 2026 Olympian and Brisbane Broncos Game Day Operations Executive, Abbey Willcox, to talk about career paths, networking, and why having a life outside snow is one of the best things she's ever done for her skiing.

Abbey Willcox has always known how to stick a landing. After a decade of hard work on the aerial skiing circuit, including bronze medals at Deer Valley World Cup, a historic Australian World Cup podium sweep and a spot in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic final, she has proven herself one of the most resilient athletes in the Australian Aerials programme.

But ask Abbey about the other side of her life, and you'll quickly discover that her ambition doesn't stop on the snow. Abbey balances her elite training load with a role as Game Day Operations Executive at the Brisbane Broncos, one of the NRL's most iconic clubs.