Ministry of Sport Women In Sport Summit 21′: Retired Athlete Chris Walker & Nicole Edwards RizeUp

Ministry Of Sport, In Association With Sunshine Coast Council And Tourism And Events Queensland Thanks Everyone Attending The Women In Sport Summit 2021

Former NRL Chris Walker with founder of domestic violence charity, Rizeup, Nicolle Edwards. Chris is taking on his biggest challenge to date as he sets out to walk the gruelling 1,757kms from Cairns to Gold Coast, rallying Australians on route and across the nation as he raises money for charities which have been overwhelmed by the Covid crisis.

Hosted on 25 June 2021 at the home of Sunshine Coast Lightning, USC Stadium.

Some of the most prestigious names in the industry for the third annual Women In Sport Summit, exclusive access, coveted conversations and game changing discussions, all while inspiring #women to rise up, dream, believe, create, and succeed gave many valuable insights.

We thank the Speakers :

Jane Fernandez, Chief Operating Officer Australia at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Natalie Cook, OLY 5 time Olympian and Gold Medallist with Karen

Breeanna Brock, Women’s Chief Executive Officer at Brisbane Lions

Belinda Keay, Operational Director, Big Bash Leagues at Cricket Australia

Rohan Sawyer, Chief Operating Officer at Queensland Rugby League

Danielle Smith, CEO at Sunshine Coast Lightning and Captain Karla Pretorius 

Chris Hobden, Director at True North Research

Rebecca McCloy – Commercial Director-Sport for the Foxtel Group, the country’s leading sports media company for Foxsports and Kayo

Rowie Webster Olympic Australian Water Polo Captain with Lee Brentzel from Minerva Network.

Special Appearance from Ex NRL player Chris Walker on his walk to raise money for several charities with Nicole Edwards