Intro
With practical, actionable steps, these interactive sessions will equip you with the tools and insights needed to cultivate a sport that truly embraces diversity and inclusivity and drives participation.
Let’s lead the way in inspiring meaningful change on and off the field!
This session will explore the personal, community, and societal value of inclusive sport participation, moving beyond the traditional 'numbers game' of participation rates.
Drawing from real stories and evidence, the webinar will highlight why inclusion is not just an ethical imperative but important for sport and recreation business, sustainability, growth and relevance in Australia.
It will also touch on preferential treatment in sport and how exclusion — intentional or not — can have long-term negative consequences on individuals, the system and performance outcomes.
Who should attend
These webinars are designed to empower state sporting associations and state active recreation organisations to become champions of participation and inclusion.
Inclusion, participation or development officers and/or CEOs, general managers responsible for inclusion and participation are encouraged to attend.
One registration per person is required. This webinar is online.
Michael Woods is the Founder and Managing Director of ISD.
Michael draws on his 15-plus years of experience as a sports administrator leading inclusion programming, strategy and policy to help sports people and organisations at all levels create more welcoming and inclusive opportunities. Michael is passionate about improving accessibility, equality and diversity in sports.
Anna is Founder and Director of From Now On Sports Participation Consultancy, specialising in enabling sports organisations to grow their membership base, sustainability and social impact.
Over a 24-year career dedicated to increasing sport participation rates, Anna has developed unique knowledge and insights into the Australian and global sporting context, working alongside more than 40 sports across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and England. She’s known for delivering evidence-based, future-focused solutions benchmarked against global best practice.
At the heart of Anna’s drive is a simple vision: a sporting community in which everyone belongs.
Contact Senior Project Officer Lauren Rampling for more information lauren.rampling@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Registration close5:00pm 22 May 2025