The 33-year-old made the comments at the announcement of a new national guide for sporting organisations to support pregnant athletes, or those planning to have children.
It comprises 19 recommendations for clubs, academies or peak bodies. These include: Creation of confidential communication pathways, increased contract stability, improved eduction and roll out of more flexible training and competition commitments for women who require them.
“I wish we had these earlier so that we could make those conversations so easy to have, and reduce that anxiety because there’s so much anxiety around starting a family anyway,” Sabljak said.
“I’m so pleased that we can pave the way here today for other women.”