Growing up in a single parent family in the south western suburbs of Adelaide, Katrine understands the value of being part of a community that is connected and inclusive, one where everyone is supported and empowered.
Katrine is driven by a visceral sense of fairness and deeply believes in equality of opportunity and strives to amplify the voices of community members, especially those who most need to be heard.
For most of her working life, Katrine has fought to improve the lives of South Australians. As Secretary of the Australian Services Union SA/NT branch, Katrine worked collectively to help secure equal pay for 200,000 community workers. These efforts saw her awarded an Australia Day ‘Women Hold Up Half the Sky’/Inspiring South Australian Women Award in 2012. She is also listed on the South Australian Women’s Honour Roll.
Since 2014, Katrine has been the Member for Reynell representing people in the southern community.
She previously served as Minister for Disabilities, Minister Assisting the Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Assistant Minister to the Premier in the Weatherill Labor Government. During this period, she worked with others to establish the first iteration of the South Australian Women in Sport Taskforce which she chaired.
Katrine lives in the south with her family where she is involved in many community groups and activities. She loves spending time with family and friends and at the beach, including patrolling with Christies Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Katrine is also an avid Park Runner/walker, sports fan, local footy commentator, amateur theatre enthusiast and live music fan.
Katrine is currently Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Catherine is the Member for Waite, taking in much of the Mitcham Hills, it is an area with a strong sporting culture. Catherine has been the member since the 2022 election and prior to this was an Industrial Advocate with the Finance Sector Union, worked within the banking industry and also spent more than 10 years as a Chef. Catherine is deeply connected to her community having grown up locally and raised her now 20-year-old child. She is a Senior Firefighter with the Country Fire Service and is a member of many groups in her community and patron of others. Catherine supports many of her sporting clubs both financially and in kind through volunteer work.
Being the Vice-Chair of the Women in Sport Taskforce, Catherine is very keen to see women and girls thrive in sport, not only for their health and wellbeing but also as role models for those who are considering taking up a sport. She is especially proud of the work that the Taskforce has already achieved and excited about what lies ahead, and she is very grateful for the opportunity to share in these outcomes.
Bronny’s love of grassroots sport spans a lifetime and has spurred her active involvement within a number of sporting codes as a player, coach and administrator. She is the current Chair of the Adelaide Jaguars Women’s Football Club, the largest female only football (soccer) club in South Australia, and a member of Football SA’s Women’s Advisory group and the 2023 FIFA WWC Legacy committee.
In her professional career as a Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Bronny has worked alongside community and high-performance athletes not only in SA, but also in Canada, the U.K., France, and the United States. During that time, Bronny sought to deepen her understanding of the unique challenges facing female athletes and now uses her expertise to support women and girls of all ages live active, healthy lives. She has a particular passion for the management of the adolescent female athlete during developmental years, and ensuring women are confident and empowered to remain strong and active as they age.
Returning to Australia a decade ago, Bronny and her family joined a local female only soccer club, quickly discovering the barriers caused by gender inequity within the sporting code. Since that time, Bronny has been committed to improving the landscape for all female athletes through advocacy and education, participating in mentorship programs through Women OnSide, and leadership opportunities through Football SA and other organisations.
Bronny has also volunteered across several sporting codes including Football, Surf Life Saving, Athletics, Basketball, Netball, Softball and most recently was involved pitch side in Match Operations during the incredible 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Bronny is excited to be a part of the SA Government Women in Sport Taskforce and looks forward to creating positive changes for all women and girls, at all levels of sport.
Tony has worked in the sport industry for the past 16 years including roles with the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Australian Sports Commission before he started working nine years ago with the Limestone Coast Local Government Association in partnership with the Office for Recreation, Sport and racing (ORSR). He is currently the Connected and Active Communities Officer for the Limestone Coast area. Tony was also behind the formation of the Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy. Since being established in 2018, the Academy has produced National and State Champions as well as AFLW and SANFLW players.
Tony has a strong belief in the positive aspects of what sport can do for people and the community and is passionate about supporting people to participate in any way and at any level.
Three-time rowing world champion and dual Olympian, Amber pushed boundaries in her second sport of cycling before a life-changing crash in 2011. Her remarkable recovery fuelled a passion for mental health, leading to a PhD and a mission to empower others.
Today, Dr Halliday uses her expertise in the Department of Education, and as a speaker and consultant to help individuals and teams thrive.
Craig is a well-known driving force behind the Goodwood Saints Football Club and has been involved in the club for the past 45 years. He is a retired Police Officer and currently works part-time at the Australia Day Council SA, as part of the Adelaide Footy League Executive and as a TAFE SA tutor.
His vision and guidance at Goodwood Saints has seen the development of a female football program that now boasts seven teams. Craig was instrumental in the setting up of the Inclusive football team back in 1992. His strong advocacy for social justice issues is reflected by the work he has undertaken at the club and in the community. His empowering nature and leadership abilities have enabled him to create a strong, healthy, and more resilient community.
Craig was awarded the South Australia – Citizen of the Year Award 2021, was a finalist in the Australian of the Year – Local Hero 2021 and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2024.
Eleni is an Australian Football League field umpire, notable as being the first female to be appointed field umpire for an AFL Premiership season match, when she was selected to officiate the Essendon and West Coast match in Round 9 of the 2017 AFL season.
Eleni started umpiring in 2006 in Adelaide, South Australia and umpired her first senior SANFL match in August 2013, being the first female to officiate as a field umpire in a State League match nationally.
Eleni was named the 2019 South Australian Young Australian of the Year and, in 2021 was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to umpiring nationally.
Outside of umpiring, Eleni has worked as a secondary school Health and Physical Education and Science Teacher and is currently employed at the AFL as Umpiring Growth and Development Coordinator – Schools and Female, and through the SANFL as Umpire Growth & Female Academy Manager.
Jenny is an Organisational Psychologist with a background in sport science, physical education teaching and consultancy. As a sportswoman Jenny was inducted into the SA Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 for her performances in State and Australian Lacrosse teams as a Captain and Coach where she won world championship Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and 12 national titles. She has also represented the State in Cricket, Soccer, Touch Football and captained the first state women’s AFL team.
Jenny’s professional life revolves around sport, people, leadership, group performances and helping others get the best out of their professional and personal life. Her career has included roles in physical education, government, sports medicine, research and organisational psychology. Throughout this time Jenny has volunteered in coaching, umpiring and presenting to groups. Jenny is a passionate advocate for the value of physical activity and the capacity for women to achieve at the highest level. She has a particular passion for social psychology, especially in its role in decision making. She is always seeking new science -based knowledge in a bid to connect the dots of life. Jenny believes we should teach others to live with a joy of connectedness and purpose.
In 2003 Jenny was named AFL Woman of the Year and in 2018 she was awarded the Marg Ralston Golden Door Award for her services to women’s sport. In 2022 Jenny was awarded an OAM for her contribution to women’s sport.
Jade is a proud Ngarrindjeri, Arabana and Pitjantjatjara woman. Growing up in Port Augusta, she understood the complexities of living in a country town where sports are just as seasonal as the access to suitable facilities for girls and women.
Jade has held previous roles within the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing where she advocated for first nations people to have better access across all levels of sports.
Murray Drummond is a Research Professor in Sport, Health, and Physical Activity at Flinders University. His research focuses on qualitative sport and health research, particularly gender and sports, including women in sport, men and masculinities, and body image. Drummond has published extensively on issues related to women in sport, masculinities and health, and sport within LGBTIQA+ communities. His current research includes leading significant projects on community sport and mental health, including studies involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. He is regularly invited to present his work nationally and internationally and has published over 180 peer-reviewed publications. Drummond serves on the editorial boards of several international journals focused on gender, sport, and health.