National Sports & Physical Activity Convention’s Post

Sport and physical activity clubs, groups and organisations thrive when they engage a diverse range of individuals and ensure that everyone can be their authentic selves when participating or volunteering. During Pride Month we’re highlighting that more needs to be done to encourage lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) people to take part in sport and physical activity.  There are some great resources on Buddle including tips on LGBTQ+ inclusivity, using inclusive language, and how to make your sports club or organisation inclusive to all: https://lnkd.in/ed94nzci

Pride Month 🌈❤️ Did you know, LGBTQ+ young people are twice as likely to experience loneliness compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers (Just Like Us, 2021)? Following various COVID lockdowns, the Return to Play initiative encouraged many return to sports, however it was said that LGBTQ+ young people, still faced various barriers in returning. Physical group activities are effective in combating loneliness by reducing isolation and fostering meaningful social interactions (ukactive, 2018). We have been working on various projects over the last couple of years, to try and break down barriers that LGBTQ+ young people face in volleyball. This effort aims to reduce stigma, combat social isolation, and increase inclusivity within Volleyball and beyond, encouraging sports communities to prioritize and address loneliness ❤️ #LGBTQ #PrideMonth #Inclusive #Volleyball #VEF #VolleyballEnglandFoundation

🏳️🌈Does your sport use clear language to ensure that LGBTQ+ participants, officials and volunteers are included in policies and strategies? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride

🏳️🌈Does your sport have a dedicated webpage for LGBTQ+ inclusion? How easy is it to find information? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride

🏳️🌈Does your sport have a clear zero tolerance policy for homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other forms of LGBTQ+ discrimination? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride

This June, I reread an article I wrote last year. Unfortunately, we’ve seen MORE legislative harm and attacks on the LGBTQ+ community over the passing year. It reminded me that the structures we create (in any environment) produce behaviors that serve that structure. As business leaders, we must be very intentional about the structures we create. Are we promoting inclusivity and acceptance? Or are we creating an environment that allows for or excuses exclusivity? The private sector can be a powerful channel to demonstrate what we stand for and demand when legislation fails us. 🏳️🌈 https://lnkd.in/eCTpyYvz

🏳️🌈Does your sport provide awareness training for athletes, officials and volunteers to ensure activities are inclusive and safe? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride

A Conversation is two or more people talking about something. It is spontaneous, usually unplanned, though the people may have common interest. There can be about subject, and do not necessarily have a fixed purpose. They allow people with different views of a topic to learn from each other. A conversation may be contrasted with formal presentation. A talk or speech, for example is an oral presentation by one person directed at a group. #Inclusion #Communication #Belongingatworkplace

Lace up your sneakers and buckle your seat belt for this second episode of our summer series "Beyond the scoreboard"! Many thanks to Adrian Riches from Stonewall Rainbow laces campaign, and Cemre Ergun, from our #OutFront employee network in Capgemini, for sharing the importance of being your true self to perform on and off the field. Every conversation and open dialogue takes us one step closer to reach our full potential, in sports, life and in the workplace. #GetTheFutureYouWant, #Sport4ALLIn, #InclusiveFuturesForAll Sarika Naik, Annie Hughes, Arita Sarkar, Richard Thompson

🏳️🌈Does your sport have clear policies to prevent and respond to instances of discrimination and harassment? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride