IRON TRAKS, co-founded by Dunhghutti Woman and ex-NRL star Tracey 'Tracker' Thompson and Indigneous female activist Kirra Muggeridge, brought 50 young girls from Ipswich State High, Hymba Yumba School and Marsden State High to an afternoon of empowerment and future pathways.
Iron Traks Founders Tracey Thompson and Kirra Muggeridge
Her Roar, Australia's first fully inclusive female sport, health and fitness expo partnered with the women's sports academy to provide programs aimed specifically at bringing together young women from all different sports to learn new things, meet other young women who participate in sports, meet fellow athletes and mentors, and learn about what career pathways are available to them.
Iron Traks was invited to attend alongside various pro female athletes and artists such as Bo DelaCruz, Katrina Robertson, Aja Parham-Ammar, Kim Prince, Ronnie White, Hani Watson and Yvonne 'Pearl' O'Neill.
Nicole Gusman, captain of the MALTA Rugby League Team and RAAF Physical Training Instructor was also in attendance with Iron Traks to inspire the girls.
The participants also had the opportunity to learn the process of what it takes to become a firefighter thanks to QFES being present with female ambassadors.
"The day was fantastic! Seeing all the smiles of the young females faces," Ms Thompson said.
"But most importantly getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new."
"That's what Iron Traks is about -MOTIVATE. INPSIRE. TRANSFORM." - Iron Traks founders
Tyre lifting at Her Roar Expo
World champion body builder Kim Prince took the girls through body-intensive exercises like tyre lifting.
From that experience three of the Ipswich State high girls returned to the two-day expo and participated in competing along some amazing strong women
Iron Traks noted their highlights were being present to hear and witness the strong female presence and how they achieved so much in their careers.
Kirra Muggeridge said hearing the successful sports women tell their story "gives the young females advice on how they can achieve the same".
Iron Traks believes it is imperative that young sports players not only set a career path but also have the right mentors to lead them on their journey.
"It is very important to have a pathway for young sports players coming through, but most importantly having the right mentors to help, guide and inspire them along the way," Ms Thompson said.
"The girls had an amazing time, they said they were inspired by all the strong female role models that were there."
