# Changing Australia: Louise Pleming and harnessing the power of tennis to transform lives

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Podcast: [Radio National Breakfast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-national-breakfast-572135)
Published: 2026-05-13T22:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/changing-oz-louise-pleming-tennis-to-transform-lives-/106676496
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## Resource

Louise Pleming was just six when she started playing tennis. But out in the country with no-one but her siblings to play against, her main opponent was a wall. Louise would go on to play at major opens, win doubles titles, train elite players like Jelena Dokic and become a Grand Slam commentator. But another major point in her life came in a kitchen serving food to people experiencing homelessness. It was an experience that would see her create a new way forward with tennis, using it to connect people from all walks of life, break down barriers and improve mental wellbeing. Guest: Louise Pleming, Grand Slam commentator, tennis coach and former professional player. She is also the co-founder of Rally4Ever.

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