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
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, academic research, and professional practice across cultures and communities in sport, health and exercise.
Working intentionally with individuals helps CONNECT ideas, RETHINK boundaries and CREATE opportunities that support equitable and meaningful experiences of health and performance.
• RESEARCH PORTFOLIO • INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
News & Updates:
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.
INDUSTRY
Judge, 2026 Active Health and Exercise Industry Awards, Australia.
CAUSES
King Pin
A tribute to Dave Cameron
One man’s passion. A lifetime of collecting.
Selected Writings
The Quality of Eliteness: The Future of Elite-Sport Begins Young
Empowering Youth through Sport: Journeying as an Olympic Ambassador