Meet Holly Bailey

the driving force behind
Play Like a Girl Australia.

Holly Bailey grew up in a competitive environment, influenced by her family. Her love for netball made her a standout player at her club, but it also brought its own set of challenges.

These experiences shaped her passion for gender equality in sports and inspired her to establish Play Like a Girl, a movement dedicated to empowering women and girls through sport.
We envision a world where Play Like a Girl members are the influential leaders and champions of change in their communities.

Welcome to

our PLACE

At Play Like a Girl, our core values are embodied in the acronym P.L.A.C.E., which stands for Passion, Leadership, Accountablity, Community, and Equality.

When you join Play Like a Girl, you enter a space where these values are not just ideals but lived experiences.

These principles guide our actions and define the experience you can expect in our community.

Passion

We are driven by a deep passion for sport and its power to transform lives.

Leadership

We cultivate leadership skills in women and girls, empowering them to take charge on and off the field.

Accountability

We hold ourselves and our partners accountable to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Community

We believe in the strength of community and the importance of building supportive networks.

Equality

We are committed to achieving gender equality in sports and beyond.
Together, our advisory board shapes the future of Play Like a Girl Australia.
Meet Our AMBASSADORS
Play Like a Girl Australia is proud to be represented by three of Australia’s most accomplished Olympians; Lydia Williams OLY, Cayla George OLY and Caitlin Parker OLY.

As elite athletes, leaders and role models, they understand the transformative power of sport. Through their involvement with Play Like a Girl, they are helping inspire the next generation of girls to back themselves, stay involved in sport and develop the confidence, resilience and leadership skills to thrive both on and off the field.

Our Olympic Ambassadors share a passion for creating more opportunities for women and girls, challenging barriers and demonstrating what is possible when girls are empowered to lead.

Together, they champion our mission to ensure every girl has the opportunity to play, lead and succeed.

Lydia Williams
Former Matildas Goalkeeper & Olympian

Lydia Williams OLY is one of Australia’s most respected footballers and a trailblazer for women in sport.
A former Matildas goalkeeper with more than 100 international appearances, Lydia has represented Australia at multiple Olympic Games and FIFA Women’s World Cups. Passionate about empowering the next generation, she is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and creating opportunities for girls to thrive through sport.

Cayla George
Australian Opal, WNBL Champion & Olympian

Cayla George OLY is an Australian basketball star, Olympian and leader both on and off the court.
A long serving member of the Australian Opals and a standout in the WNBL, Cayla has competed at the highest level of international basketball while balancing the demands of elite sport and motherhood. She is passionate about inspiring girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence, resilience and determination.

Caity Parker
Olympic Medallist & Australian Boxer

Caitlin Parker OLY is an Olympic medallist and one of Australia’s leading boxers.
Known for her courage, discipline and authenticity, Caity made history representing Australia on the world stage and continues to break barriers for women in combat sports. Through her ambassador role, she is committed to showing girls that they belong in sport and can achieve extraordinary things when they believe in themselves.
Meet Our Advisory Board
At Play Like a Girl Australia, we're immensely proud to introduce
our advisory board, a dynamic group of individuals whose passion
and expertise drive our mission forward.

Natalie
O'Brian OAM

CEO of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Molina
Asthana

Lawyer & Founder
of Multicultural
Women in Sport

Sharon
Kneale

Director at Time2talk Leadership and Communication

Bryan Goudsblom

CEO of
Codec Security

Mark
Campbell

CEO of Water
Source International

Arron
Skillen

CEO of
Bizee Solutions