Dr Siona Fernandes OLY

Sport. Culture. Health. Performance.

Academic Researcher · Olympian · Bharatanatyam Artist · Exercise Practitioner

PhD | MSc Psychology | MSc Sport & Exercise | Bachelor of Performing Arts

Making Sport and Exercise Meaningful and Possible for More People

Dr Siona Fernandes competing in London 2012 Olympic Games

A different perspective on performance

Performance is not only about winning. Health is not only about motivation or movement alone.

Both are shaped by relationships, culture, environments and the opportunities people are given.

That is where my work begins.

Working intentionally with individuals, helps connect ideas, rethink boundaries, and shape opportunities that support equitable and meaningful experiences of health and performance.

I contribute by bringing together insights from my lived experience, academic research, and professional practice across cultures and communities in sport, health and exercise.

• RESEARCH PORTFOLIO • INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

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RESEARCH

Published – August 2026

Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia.

Citation: Fernandes, S., & Holroyd, E. (2026). Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37(4), e70229.

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INDUSTRY

Judge, 2026 Active Health and Exercise Industry Awards, Australia.