2025 AUSTRALIAN PRIDE IN SPORT SUMMIT

WHEN:
Tuesday 30 September 2025

WHERE:
John Niland Scientia Building
University of New South Wales,
Gate 11, Library Walk, Kensington Campus,
Kensington, New South Wales

TIME:
8:30am – 6:00pm AEST

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Join us at the 2025 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 LGBTQ+ inclusivity and empowerment, and also provides unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and resource assessment.

Immerse yourself in engaging panel discussions and gain valuable insights from leaders representing diverse sporting organisations.
Participate in thought-provoking roundtable discussions with influential figures, where ideas and experiences from all corners of the
sports industry converge. This open exchange of perspectives will contribute to shaping the future of this space and identifying areas
where resources can be better allocated to drive impactful change.

In addition to these enriching sessions, the conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers who will ignite your passion and
motivate you to make a difference. You’ll have exclusive networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who
share your commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in sports.

This event is a game-changer, revolutionising the sports landscape one stride at a time. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this
transformative movement. Secure your spot today and let your true colours shine at the 2025 Australian Pride in Sport Summit.

Together, we can create a future where everyone can participate and thrive in sports, regardless of their identity or background.
The Australian Pride in Sport Summit attracts delegates with roles that are responsible for creating inclusive workplaces for their
LGBTQ+ peers across the realm of sport and recreation including:

• Sports CEO and C-suite leaders
• Board Members
• NSO and SSO Senior leaders
• Diversity & Inclusion professionals
• Pride Network Groups
• Community leaders

Join us in coming together to move the ball forward in LGBTQ+ inclusion across Australian sport!
This event will have Auslan interpretation available upon request for the Summit sessions. Please kindly ensure that you indicate on your attendee list form asap if you require Auslan interpretation so we can ensure that enough interpreters are present. Thank you!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

BUY TICKETS HERE

Ticket prices are kept low to allow more people and organisations to attend the Summit thanks to the generosity of our partners and sponsors. Your ticket includes access to all 2025 Summit sessions, resources, tea/coffee, morning tea, lunch, networking drinks and canapés.

All prices displayed exclude GST and will be added at checkout.
Please note that ticket sales are non-refundable.
Final ticket sales will close at 9am AEST Monday 15th September 2025 unless sold out sooner.

Mob Tix: These tickets are available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. Pride in Sport offers Mob Tix to support increased engagement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in line with ACON’s broader commitment to supporting and working in partnership with First Nations people.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

The full program will be released in the final week of August!

Time:	Duration:
8:30-9:00am	30min	Arrival & Registrations
9:00-9:05am	5min	Official Welcome
		by Tracey Holmes MC
9:05-9:15am	10min	Welcome to Country
		La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council
9:15-9:45am	30min	Session 1: Leading with Purpose: A Fireside Chat with Netball Queensland
		Facilitated by Tracey Holmes, Panelists Kate Davies (CEO) and Sarah Grant (D&I Manager) – Netball Queensland
9:45-9:50am	5min	Platinum Sponsor Address
		NSW Office of Sport
9:50-10:25am	35min	Session 2: Safe to Be Seen: LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Online Safety in Sport
		Co-Presented by Ben Cork (Pride in Sport ) and Shannon Dixon (eSafety Commission)
10:25-10:55am	30min	MORNING TEA BREAK
		Foundation Stream	Advanced Stream
10:55-11:30am	35min	Session 3A: Finding your ‘why’: Using the PSI to Drive LGBTQ+ Inclusion from Day One	Session 3B: Affirmation in Action: Embedding Trans & Gender Diverse Inclusion in HR Practice
		Presented by Tom Winter (Pride in Sport)	Presented by Tidge Backhouse (Pride in Diversity / Pride in Health & Wellbeing)
11:30am-12:05pm	35min	Session 4A: Go to them: An evidence informed approach on how to engage non-active LGBTQ+ people	Session 4B: When Inclusion is Tested: How to Prepare for Pushback and Lead with Integrity
		Co-Presented by Dominic Clarke OLY (Pride in Sport) and Fiona McLachlan (Victoria University)	Presented by Ben Cork (Pride in Sport)
12:05-12:40pm	35min	Session 5A: From Values to Visibility: Media Content that Connects and Converts.	Session 5B: Intersections in Focus: Disability and LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport
		Presented by AJ Lamarque (Pride Basketball Aus)	Presented by Mick Garnett (Wheelchair Sports Australia)
12:40-1:30pm	50min	LUNCH BREAK
1:30-2:55pm	1hr 20min	Session 6: WORKSHOP: “What If Sport Wasn’t Built This Way?” – Beyond binaries, towards inclusion
		Facilitated by the Pride in Sport Team
2:55-3:15pm	20min	Session 7: Facts Over Fear: What the Research Really Says About Trans Inclusion in Sport
		Delivered by Dr. Ada Cheung – Trans Health Research
3:15-3:55pm	40min	Session 8: Level the Field: Power, Policy & Possibility in Trans Inclusion
		Facilitated by Tracey Holmes, Panelists Dr Anna Cody (AHRC Sex Discrimination Commissioner), Dr. Ada Cheung (Trans Health Research), Ellia Green OLY (Advocate & Olympian)
3:55-4:00pm	5min	Closing Address – Tracey Holmes
4:00-6:00pm	120mins	NETWORKING EVENT

KEY SPEAKERS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a partner of Pride in Sport!

Events like this could not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors.

VIEW THE SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE HERE

If your organisation is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Beau Newell at bnewell@acon.org.au

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR: NSW OFFICE OF SPORT

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We aim to increase the levels of physical activity of the people of NSW by providing the leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure necessary to enable higher rates of participation in sport and active recreation. Through our work at the Office of Sport, we aim to maximise the social, health and economic benefits realised through sport and active recreation.

The Office of Sport has four key focus areas:
1. Participation – Everyone in NSW participating in sport and active recreation throughout their whole life.
2. Places and Spaces – Everyone in NSW can access places and spaces for sport and active recreation.
3. Sector Sustainability – The sector continues to grow sport and active recreation across NSW.
4. Partnerships and Investment – Partnerships and investment in sport and active recreation that maximise the value for everyone in NSW.

Diversity and inclusion, and its promotion within our workplace and amongst our partners and stakeholders, is also an integral part of what the Office does and the values by which we operate and measure ourselves. Sport and active recreation strengthen social networks and builds a sense of belonging for participants. It contributes to community character and gives us local role models that inspire and unify us. The Office of Sport is continually developing and delivering evidence-based policy, strategies and programs that support NSW communities to access inclusive, safe and diverse sport and active recreation activities across the State.

Contact Information for Program
Website: www.sport.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 13 13 02

CEO FORUM SPONSOR: AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels.

The ASC was established in 1985 under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and operates in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

The ASC is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Minister of Sport. The Board determines the ASC’s overall direction, decides on allocation of resources and policy for delegated decisions and is accountable to the Minister for Sport.

Our role is to increase involvement in sport and enable continued international sporting success through leadership and development of the sports sector, targeted financial support and the operation of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

We play a unique role in the sport ecosystem and tackle the big challenges and opportunities with and for the sector. We play different roles based on where and how we can add the most value through our expertise, leadership and voice.

Find out about our 2024 Sponsors HERE.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Additional Terms & Conditions of Entry – Safety & Inclusion: We aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all. Upon registering to attend this event you agree to behave in a respectful manner. Disrespectful behaviour towards any person or persons will not be tolerated and we reserve the right to remove you from the event.