Articles

Community Child Safe Sport

April 2022

Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility.

LGBTQ Inclusion in Sport: Why (and when) intention counts

December 2022

Significant strides have been made over the last decade to develop more inclusive policies and practices in sport, and as a result, sporting cultures continue to evolve towards more sophisticated acceptance and inclusion. Pride in Sport works with sporting organisations and communities to encourage a welcoming and inclusive environment at all levels of sport in Australia.

Winyarr Ganbina - Indigenous Women in Sport

May 2022

New resources capture stories of indigenous women athletes with disabilities

Issue 41 of the PBTR Magazine is out now!

April 2023

Grab a cuppa and click here to access it in online flipbook, word or PDF format

National MPIO training program and role update

April 2023

A National Review of the PBTR Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Program was undertaken late last year to discuss the training program and MPIO role and how it could be more effective and efficient for NSOs, SSOs, sporting clubs and PBTR users across Australia. 

Bringing the dynamite. How can we truly shift the brick walls that stand in the way of equity?

By Tamatha Harding / January 2023

At the Women in Sport breakfast, hosted by Women Sport Australia, at Marvel Stadium, I listened to Dr. Fiona McLachlan who outlined the fact that despite our efforts we really haven’t come that far when it comes to equity in sport. And it made me think, what are the brick walls that sport needs to shift and where can I find the dynamite?

What the David Beckham documentary tells us – and what it doesn’t – about controlling parents in sport

October 2023

In the Netflix documentary Beckham, the footballer is asked how he coped with the abuse of his entire country after the 1998 men’s football World Cup. David Beckham responds:

“I was able to handle being abused by the fans […] because of the way my dad had been to me.”

Driving social change through sport

January 2023

As a country, we have always been proud that Australia is built on cultural diversity, and it’s now official… the majority of Australians come from a multicultural background. Data from the 2021 Census, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, shows that the proportion of Australian residents born overseas or who have a parent born overseas has increased to 51.5 per cent.

Start to Talk Campaign Launch

May 2023

When it comes to kid’s sport, parents and carers often have lots of questions about uniform, drop off times and whether the kids will get to play with their friends. But, the most important question we want parents and carers to ask their clubs is “how will your club keep my child safe’”. 

Cyber Safety and Security in Sport eLearning course is available now!

June 2023

Sport may be a national passion for millions of Australians, but that does not protect sporting organisations of any size from the mounting threat posed by cyberattacks and cybercriminals searching for easy wins.  

Including multicultural communities in grassroots sport

August 2023

When it comes to sport participation, figures show that people born in non-English speaking countries are less likely to participate in sport and physical recreation than those born in Australia, with women from non-English speaking backgrounds having the lowest levels of participation.

Pride in Sport Summit 2023

August 2023

 Join us at the 2023 Australian Pride in Sport Summit, a dedicated conference that goes beyond showcasing industry leaders, athletes, advocates, and allies in the sports world. This ground-breaking event offers a comprehensive experience that celebrates inclusivity and empowerment, and also provides unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and resource assessment.

MPIO UPDATE - August 2023

August 2023

As a result of the National Integrity Framework and the changing landscape in which Play by the Rules (PBTR) operates, a National Review of the PBTR Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Program was undertaken in 2022/23. 

Play by the Rules Magazine Issue 42: the National Integrity Framework Special is here!

August 2023

The latest issue of the Play by the Rules Magazine is out now! This special issue covers the
basics of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) and unpacks it for you, so you can read up
on how it applies in your community club and what it can do to protect Australian sport.

MoU announcement between eSafety and Play by the Rules

September 2023

eSafety and Play by the Rules partnership promotes safe, fair and inclusive sport

Pride Celebration: The collaboration that’s making the pitch Proud

March 2023

The A-Leagues’ Pride Celebration is a force for change, making football accessible, inclusive and safe for LGBTI+ fans and players across the entire league.