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
Doing the things that matter with people who care about sport, movement and health
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.
I bring together lived experience, research and practice to connect ideas, rethink boundaries and shape opportunities across sport, culture, health and exercise.
My work draws on perspectives often considered separately to support equitable and meaningful experiences of health and performance.
• RESEARCH • INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
News & Updates
Recently Published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia: August 2026
Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. Read Published Abstract
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.
Judged, 2026 Active Health and Exercise Industry Awards, Australia.
Selected Writings
Empowering Youth through Sport: Journeying as an Olympic Ambassador
The Quality of Eliteness: The Future of Elite-Sport Begins Young