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Victorian Sporting Bosses To Make ‘Pledge Of Pride’ For LGBTIQ Inclusion
The CEOs of 11 Victorian sporting organisations and clubs will this week unite to make a “Pledge of Pride” for LGBTIQ inclusion, as more and more clubs and codes host their own rainbow “Pride Cup” events. The Pledge of Pride is an initiative of Pride Cup Australia, and it’s a way of sporting clubs demonstrating …
Footy And Frocks In Nash Theatre’s ‘Managing Carmen’
David Williamson’s satirical comedy Managing Carmen, a light-hearted look at football, fame, and the power of acceptance, is opening this weekend at New Farm community theatre group Nash Theatre. The play follows AFL star Brent Lyall, whose manager is desperate to hide the fact that after Brent takes off his football kit he loves to …
OPINION: The AFL’s Gender Diversity Policy Remains An Apprehensive Work In Progress
By Daryl Adair, University of Technology Sydney The inclusion of transgender athletes in Australian sports leagues is an issue that sporting bodies are only just coming to terms with. In recent months, the Australian Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Sport Australia, has been working on national gender diversity guidelines, with sporting bodies awaiting their …
Hannah Mouncey Slams AFL After Withdrawing From AFLW Draft
Hannah Mouncey has said she will not nominate for the upcoming AFLW draft, citing the ongoing “enormous” toll the process has taken on herself and her friends and family. The 28-year-old transgender footballer made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday night. “There are a number of things I can’t risk by continuing this fight, which …
Calls For More Queensland Pride Cups After Gold Coast Match
More football teams are being encouraged to hold their own LGBTIQ-inclusive Pride Cup matches after Queensland’s first was hailed a success last Saturday. The initiative sees footy teams don rainbow colours to celebrate inclusion and diversity in sport and send a message to LGBTIQ players and fans that they’re welcome and accepted. The Robina Roos …
Robina Roos AFLW Team Preparing For Queensland’s First Pride Cup Match
The Robina Roos’ AFLW team is getting ready to host Queensland’s first ever Pride Cup match this month to help fight homophobia in sport. The initiative sees footy teams don rainbow colours to celebrate inclusion and diversity in sport and send a message to LGBTIQ players and fans that they’re welcome and accepted. The inaugural …
Hannah Mouncey Warns She May Take AFL To Human Rights Commission
Trans footballer Hannah Mouncey has said she may take her case to the Human Rights Commission if the AFL don’t put in place a policy for transgender players soon. Mouncey is currently playing in Victoria in the VFLW with Darebin but is still in limbo about her eligibility of playing AFLW next year. The AFL …
Lyle Shelton Isn’t Happy About The AFL Pride Game’s Trans-Inclusive Bathrooms
Lyle Shelton has slammed the AFL Australian Conservatives candidate Lyle Shelton has slammed the AFL’s designation of unisex bathrooms at the Pride Game last weekend. At the inclusive match on Saturday night, male and female bathroom doors had signs reading “Gender diversity is welcome here: Please use the restroom that best fits your gender identity …
Why Your Local AFL Club Should Hold Their Own Pride Cup
A new campaign is encouraging sports clubs across the country to host their own Pride Cup to promote LGBTIQ inclusion, ahead of the third AFL Pride Game this weekend. The Pride Cup initiative sees footy teams don rainbow colours to celebrate inclusion and diversity in sport and send a message to LGBTIQ players and fans …
Queensland’s First AFL Pride Cup Match To Be Held In July
Queensland’s first AFL Pride Cup match will be held on the Gold Coast in July. The initiative sees footy teams don rainbow colours to celebrate inclusion and diversity in sport and send a message to LGBTIQ players and fans that they’re welcome and accepted. The inaugural Robina Roos women’s AFL team made their debut in …