Dr Siona Fernandes OLY
Sport. Culture. Health. Performance.
Scholar · Olympian · Exercise Practitioner
PhD | MSc Psychology | MSc Sport & Exercise | Bachelor of Performing Arts
Making sport and movement meaningful, accessible and inclusive for more people
A different perspective on performance
Performance is not only about winning. Health is not only about motivation.
Both are shaped by culture, access, relationships, environment and the opportunities people are given.
That is where my work begins.
I work with:
Individuals
Building confidence, healthier routines, and culturally informed sustainable goals through exercise and fitness coaching.
Athletes and professionals
Mentoring to develop resilience, perspective, performance habits, and direction beyond short-term results.
Organisations and communities
Supporting equitable approaches to enhance diverse community participation in and through sport and exercise.
Universities, media, and events
Collaborations and translation activities that bridge research evidence and lived experience.
My work includes:
RESEARCH FOCUSED COLLABORATION
Research examining the intersection of sport, exercise, culture and migration to promote good health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities through policy and practice across sport, health and the exercise sector.
Published: 2026
Fostering Equity in and Through Sport: A Content Analysis of Sports Policies for Migrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. Read Abstract
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COACHING & MENTORING
Practical, culturally informed support for exercise, athletes, students, researchers and professionals.
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SPEAKING & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Engagements across academic, community, sporting and exercise industry settings.
MEDIA ARCHIVES
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