Applications open for Project Inspire 2.0

Applications are now open for Cricket Australia’s Project Inspire 2.0, a leadership and club development program for women in cricket.

Proudly presented by Westpac, Project Inspire was developed for the women and clubs driving community cricket forward, providing tools, support and networking to strengthen women’s leadership capability and accelerate opportunities for women and girls in local cricket communities.

Inspire is a leader-led, club-backed program facilitated by Australian cricket great Belinda Clark and experienced facilitator and coach Chris Rubick.

Project Inspire 2.0 will continue to focus on developing the leadership capability, confident and connection of women in community cricket, while also benefitting and strengthening the environments they are part of, and was originally launched in 2024-25.

The program combines structured leadership development with real-world application, with participants engaging in guided coaching sessions and actively applying their learning in their club.

Applications are open to women who are actively involved in community cricket (as players, coaches, administrators, volunteers, and so on) and clubs that already provide a promising and welcoming environment for women and girls and are ready to build on their foundation.

For more information or to apply, head to: https://play.cricket.com.au/community/her-game-grows/project-inspire

Applications close August 17, 2026.

James Allsopp, Cricket Australia Chief of Cricket, said:

“We were thrilled to see the level of engagement and development that came through with our inaugural Project Inspire cohort, and look forward to working with more women’s cricket leaders and clubs this season.

“Project Inspire provides a fantastic opportunity to continue to upskill women in leadership positions, working towards key projects to strengthen and enhance women’s and girls participation in cricket across Australia.

“Participants will have the opportunity to learn from two incredible figures in Belinda Clark and Chris Rubrick, and will build strong networks to continue to drive women’s and girls’ cricket forward.

“On behalf of Cricket Australia, I’d like to thank all of our participants who have been involved in Project Inspire to date, as well as Principal Partner Westpac for their ongoing support of our Her Game Grows initiative, including their backing of Project Inspire. We look forward to meeting our next class of Project Inspire participants.”

ENDS