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We’re investing $20,000 to launch a Women and Girls initiative at Surfers Paradise Cricket Club, supporting female players, coaches and community inclusion.

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I am investing $20,000 at the Surfers Paradise Cricket Club with the express purpose of establishing a legacy Women and Girls initiative. Specifically, I&#39;m looking to raise the collective ecosystem of female participation in sports, and through a female-first lens of decision making. This can include a combination of: <ul><li>Subsidised player registration fees</li><li>Uniforms, specifically female cut</li><li>A dedicated female coach</li><li>A social activity such as an exhibition match with a country team, to raise the profile of women&#39;s sport and importantly encourages participation and connection with others outside your usual social circle</li></ul>This commitment will be a 2-year deal. To give the committee flexibility (as plans are still fluid for a potential exhibition match) documenting that I will make an additional payment next year if all plans come to fruition this year, and if not then it is an expectation that any left-over funds will be ring fenced from the general account for the following year. Clarifying, too, that as the initiative unfolds the committee may need to employ the ad-hoc services of specialists (eg habits researcher, psychologists etc) to address the specific confidence and network gaps that could arise outside of acquiring a cricketing skill-set. Additionally, it takes both men and women to make systemic change. Given the outstanding success, drive and advocacy from Dave Wicks in establishing our inaugural Women&#39;s program, and the enthusiasm of new committee member Courtney Allen, I would like to build in the opportunity for them to attend courses or seminars to develop their skills in helping our club transition fully to both male and female participation. All donations made through the Australian Sports Foundation are tax deductible and any excess funds raised will be used towards coaching programs, or purchasing training equipment.

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