Diversity & Inclusion Resources 

What is inclusion?

Inclusion is pro-active behaviours, options and actions to make people from all backgrounds, ages and abilities feel welcome, respected and that they belong at your club. Being inclusive is about following best practice for what sport should be so that everyone can get the most out of it.

What is Diversity?

Diversity is the mix of peoples’ different attributes and backgrounds (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion). A good way to think about diversity is to think about your local community. Does your club reflect the diversity of your local community? Diversity is the mix of people, inclusion is trying to get this mix to all work

Sport Australia believes that every Australian should be able to participate in sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive way – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, ethnicity, location or life stage.

Every person should be treated with respect and dignity and protected from discrimination, harassment and abuse.

We recognise that people cannot enjoy themselves or perform at their best if they are treated unfairly, so Australian sports and physical activity providers must provide environments that are free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

The benefits of inclusion

· Positioning your organisation as a champion of inclusion will:

· Enhance your brand and reputation

· Ensure consistency in ‘walking the talk’ to meet your strategic objectives

· Allow you to meet sport regulatory obligations

· Increase governance and risk management and decrease potential legal risks

· Increase membership

· Increase pathway and participation opportunities

· Increase sponsorship opportunities

· Increase public support and volunteer base

· Ensure greater publicity and positive public image

· Provide a better connected and diverse sports community

· Break down barriers and promote social inclusion

Promote

7 pillars of Inclusion; Access, Attitude, Choice, Partnerships, Communication, Policy and Opportunity

Click on this link for further information on Inclusion & Diversity from PlaybytheRules - https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/inclusion-and-diversity

Click on this link to access online training and further education for clubs - https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online-courses/creating-an-lgbti-inclusive-club

Click on this link to access online training and fiurther education for Inclusive Coaching - https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online-courses/inclusive-coaching

AusDBF acknowlegdes Sport Inclusion Australia for material matter - https://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/