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Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Sport & Recreation.

Proud 2 Play is an LGBTQIA+ led charity working across Australian sport and recreation. We're dedicated to increasing LGBTQIA+ engagement in sport, exercise and active recreation.

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At Proud 2 Play, our focus areas are centred around fostering an inclusive and welcoming sporting environment.

We are dedicated to increasing LGBTQI+ engagement in sport, exercise, and active recreation, collaborating closely with the broader sporting community, and proactively tackling discrimination and hostility within the sporting realm.

THE NUMBERS:

HOMOPHOBIA

of individuals have witnessed or experienced homophobia on the sports field.

0 %

THE NUMBERS:

HIDING TRUE SELF

of LGBTQI+ people feel the need to hide their true selves in public and community settings

0 %

Who we help

Inclusion support for every part of sport

Education

Research-backed LGBTQIA+ inclusion education: courses, workshops and resources for sport and recreation.

Local Government

Consulting, practical resources and strategies that help councils build inclusive, active communities.

Sports Industry

Services and programs that help clubs, organisations and governing bodies make sport more inclusive.

Individuals

Tools, advice and connections so LGBTQIA+ people can enjoy sport in a safe, accepting environment.

Services we provide

Practical expertise for a more inclusive sporting sector

Consulting

Strategy, policy review and stakeholder engagement to embed LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sporting bodies, councils, venues and leisure facilities.

Training

Four inclusion programs, including the immersive “The Game”, for coaches, boards and staff, in person or online.

Speaking

Speakers on homophobia in sport, the right to sport, regional visibility, IDAHOBIT and Wear It Purple.

Our signature program

Rainbow Ready

The Rainbow Ready suite is our comprehensive framework for transforming Australian communities to provide a clear pathway to be more inclusive of LGBTQIA+ folks.

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ACTIVITY DIRECTORY

Find an LGBTIQA+ friendly sport near you

100+ clubs and activities across Australia, all committed to inclusion.

Our Partners

Backed by organisations changing the game

Our partners make inclusive sport possible — funding programs, opening doors and standing with the LGBTQIA+ community all year round, not just for Pride Round.