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Australian Sailing is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all people, including those of diverse sexualities and genders. Being an inclusive sport not only reflects our core values, it also reflects the diversity of our local communities.

Australian Sailing has a zero-tolerance to any form of bullying, harassment and/or vilification towards people with diverse sexualities and/or genders. This includes forms of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and/or interphobia.

We're passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and active lives. Australian Sailing celebrates diversity of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersex status, ability, skill, cultural background, ethnicity, location, religious or political beliefs or life stage and welcomes everyone, exactly as they are.

Australian Sailing is a proud member of Pride in Sport and has worked with Pride in Sport to educate its staff and clubs on the importance of inclusivity.

Australian Sailing Pride Ambassadors:

Amelia Catt - 

World Champion Sailor and High-Performance Coach. Amelia is also a Thrive with Pride Ambassador – Australian Institute of Sport.

 

Find out more:

Current Members - Pride in SportPride in Sport

Pride in Sport - 
Pride in Sport is a national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations of all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators with diverse sexualities and genders. It has many valuable resources for clubs and individuals. 
TransHub TransHub -
TransHub is an initiative of ACON Health, Australia’s largest LGBTQ health organisation specialising in community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Proud 2 Play | LinkedIn Proud2Play -
Proud2Play focuses on increasing LGBTIQA+ engagement in sport, exercise and active recreation. To do this, P2P work with all levels of the sporting community, from individual participants and grassroots communities to state and national sporting organisations.
Australian Human Rights Commission (@AusHumanRights) / X Australian Human Rights Commission -
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament. We protect and promote human rights in Australia and internationally.
QLife | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

QLife -
QLife is an Australia-wide telephone and webchat peer support and referral service for LGBTIQ+ people and their loved ones. QLife is a free and anonymous service run by LGBTIQ+ peers for those wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Minus18 Foundation | LinkedIn Minus 18 -
Minus 18 is an organisation dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth in Australia. Created to lead change, build social inclusion and advocate for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.

 

24-hour Telephone Assistance is available via:

  • Lifeline - 13 11 14
  • 1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
  • MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
  • Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

Support is available:

If you do experience bullying or harassment, or need to report an incident, you can do so by contacting the Australian Sailing Integrity Unit on 13 000 27232 and talk to Glen Stanaway.

All complaints will be taken seriously, managed confidentially, and dealt with in accordance with Australian Sailing's National Integrity Framework.

Should you require additional confidential assistance, please contact Sue Phillips (she/her), National Participation and Inclusion Coordinator at sue.phillips@sailing.org.au. 


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