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2025 National Conference & AGM

2025 National Conference

Dates: Tuesday 20 May and Wednesday 21 May

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St, Adelaide

Theme: The value of sport and physical activity on supporting university outcomes

Aim: Provide delegates with strategies on how to use sport to address broader university challenges â€‹

About the Conference

​Following a review of member feedback of the 2024 National Forum, and in conjunction with feedback from the National Forum Working Group, in 2025 UniSport is transitioning to a National Conference. 

 

The Conference will still have networking as a key event principle, but will have a streamlined program, targeted to those responsible for the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the university community. 

 

The Conference traditionally attracts over 120 university sport leaders, keynote speakers, university sport administrators and managers as well as representatives from international university sport federations, national sporting organisations and key university stakeholders.  

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Alongside the Conference, the annual UniSport Sport Awards will be presented in the evening on Tuesday 20 May, to celebrate the achievement of university student-athletes and sporting programs. This year’s presentations will be delivered in an informal networking style function.   

 

UniSport Australia respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the 2025 UniSport National Conference will be held.  â€‹

2025 Featured Speakers​​

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KYLE CHALMERS

Olympic Gold Medallist

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At just 18 years old, Kyle caused shockwaves in the swimming world when he won the blue-ribboned men's 100m freestyle Olympic title at Rio 2016.

 

Since then, he has won two silver medals in the men’s 100m freestyle, multiple relay Olympic medals and multiple Commonwealth Games gold medals.​

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ANDREW O’LOUGHLIN

Experience Design advisor, facilitator and coach

 

Presentation: How to design (or redesign) sport to work in new ways, meet new expectations, and have a positive influence in a university setting.

 

In a world of new and rising expectations, the experiences you provide will determine whether people value what you offer, and ultimately decide if they come back again, and, what they say about you.​

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NARELLE EATHER

Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education at The University of Newcastle

 

Presentation: How to demonstrate the significant value of sport in improving student mental health in a university setting.

 

Narelle is an active researcher and has published in peer-reviewed international journals. Recently, her research has included the development of physical fitness and psychological health in adolescents.

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FIONA NOTLEY

RMIT Chief Operating Officer

 

Presentation: How to sell the message of sport to university executives.

 

Fiona Notley is a Senior Executive and Non-Executive Director with 23 years’ experience in a diverse range of roles and sectors including education, sport, and health and is currently RMIT University’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vice President having joined the University in November 2024. 

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BEN CORK

Pride in Sport Senior Relationship Manager

 

Presentation: How to implement Pride in Sport initiatives and get university buy-in.

 

Through his work with Pride in Sport, Ben supports Australian sporting organisations to build inclusive cultures, promote participation and reconnect communities. On top of his work with Pride in Sport, Ben has been involved in Gymnastics over 30 years as an athlete, coach and administrator.

 

National Conference MC

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STEPHANIE BRANTZ

 

Renowned Australian sports presenter Stephanie Brantz will be MC for the UniSport National Conference.

 

Stephanie has worked in the Australian sports television industry since 2000, with SBS, the Nine Network, Fox Sports and the ABC, and is currently a contributor for ESPN. Brantz is also an Ambassador and student mentor for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, an ambassador for the Chappell Foundation and was family ambassador of the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association.

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Presentations

Chief Executives Stream

 

University Team Managers Stream

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Club Officers Stream

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Facilities Stream

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