LEADERSHIP

Following a very successful NAIDOC event in 2021, Footscray Hockey Club again provided a wonderful celebration of Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity for their club community to learn more about NAIDOC and those cultures. Footscray Hockey Club has recently been recognised for their ongoing excellence by being awarded the Love […]

Engaging club members in learning opportunities that give people tools to prevent, and respond to, racism and discrimination. Preventing and responding to racism and discrimination is challenging. Committing to stopping racism requires a club-wide commitment to the values of inclusion and the celebration of diversity. Racism is learned and therefore must be unlearned. One-off campaigns, […]

Engaging club members in learning opportunities that give people tools to prevent, and respond to, racism and discrimination In 2021 Logan Metro FC Head Coach Luis Melgar hosted a 2 part podcast series to increase the club community knowledge of racism and provide practical tools to prevent or address it. Episode 1: local leader, youth […]

Acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in club activities, policy and events. In 2019 we engaged in a process to acknowledge the First Nations contribution to Football in South East Queensland. The idea was to demonstrate a long term commitment rather than a one-off Indigenous round or jersey so we decided to develop a […]

Actively sourcing feedback from relevant community groups to help the club provide for the diversity of the community.  Climbing as a sport has traditionally been dominated by white men. Now an Olympic sport with increased popularity many clubs and groups are taking steps to better welcome and include non-traditional member groups. The Women of Colour […]

Implementation of policies that reflect the club’s commitment to welcome and inclusion. In April 2021, Swimming Australia announced the release of a ground-breaking, nationwide Inclusive Swimwear Policy. The Inclusive Swimwear Policy will allow all swimmers at all competition levels to wear alternative or modified swimwear, guaranteeing no swimmer is excluded or discriminated against on the basis of competitive […]

Policy purpose and values are shared with the club and the wider community. Williamstown Seagulls Football Club, Williamstown Vic’s Inclusion Plan was shared through engaging and easy to read PDF documents and featured in local news articles. The values it represents are celebrated in a series of game rounds which highlight the various pillars of the plan including the annual […]

Developing and promoting opportunities to encourage diversity in club leadership. Western Bulldogs hosted a webinar featuring their club’s president Kylie Watson outlining their vision for female leadership in the club into the future. This public webinar sends an important community message given the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within AFL and AFLW, and sport more broadly.  “As our […]