The inaugural Wellbeing and Engagement (W&E) Advisory Group has been created to support Australia’s W&E Network which has grown to over 60 W&E providers embedded in able and para sports across the country.

Made up of eight W&E Managers from different sporting organisations and institutes, including Paddle Australia's Matt Murphy and Leesa Gallard from the Victorian Institute of Sport, the Advisory Group will drive collaboration across the W&E Network and provide system-wide support and advocacy.

Archery Australia’s High Performance Wellbeing Manager and W&E Advisory Group member Rhian Bird said she is excited  to further her contribution to Australia’s world-leading W&E Network.

“It is an honour to be named as one of the inaugural members of this group, to chair the first series of meetings, and to work alongside a passionate and diverse range of providers to provide current and practical advice, knowledge and support to the AIS and greater W&E Network,” Bird said.

“This is a real opportunity for us to come together to innovate and help the Australian sports system to truly harness wellbeing for performance outcomes.”

Gallard said she was grateful to be part of the inaugural group.

“I am eager to make a meaningful contribution to shaping the future direction of the W&E Network by providing an avenue to listen and hear from our network.”