Youi Stories of Change: From Pangia to Kogarah

"The woman was seen as second to men and was supposed to stay at home, do the household chores. When this great game like rugby league came over [to PNG] it was seen as a threat to the culture."

Rugby league is the national sport in Papua New Guinea, but until quite recently, women have had to play in the shadows.

Playing in the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership for the Dragons and for the PNG Orchids on the international stage, Elsie Albert is helping to change long established sporting and social norms.

Watch her inspiring Youi Story of Change in the video above.