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Proud 2 Play

A vision for a world where all LGBTI+ people can lead healthy and active lifestyles through participation in sport and recreation.

Proud 2 Play provide expertise in education, policy, inclusive events and research at all levels of the sporting community.

08/10/2026

So often LGBTIQA+ people and their families hide parts of who they are in order to turn up to their sports clubs. There might not be direct homophobia, it could just be because there's nothing that is explicitly showing them they'd be supported, understood and celebrated. have discovered just how much everyone's lives and relationships are enriched once a club starts creating a more inclusive space. Hear from a few members at Red Tag as they share their experience of the Rainbow Ready program during their recent Catch a Rainbow 'come and try' day!

07/10/2026

Today is International Le***an Day. Give Out Day is next week, on 15 October. Matched funding that day helps us take play-based education sessions to regional sports associations across Victoria.

Seeing le***an leaders, coaches and athletes matters. It shows younger women and gender-diverse people that there is a place for them in sport.

Want to know more about our learning experiences? Email [email protected].

06/10/2026

Learn why Paralympian and Proud 2 Play Ambassador Al Viney supports Proud 2 Play.

Support Proud 2 Play on GiveOUT Day to build a future where all LGBTQIA+ folks can participate in sport and recreation without fear or discrimination.

Donate now: https://giveoutday.org.au/o/proud-2-play

05/10/2026

"The session was the most informative inclusive session I have ever attended. Very keen to learn more about Proud 2 Play and the Rainbow Ready initiatives. An outstanding workshop"

We couldn't have asked for a better response to our sessions of The Game recently! Thanks to Sports Focus for bringing us to Bendigo for these 2 sessions to start conversations with local clubs and organisations. The weather was dark and wild but the the conversations were bright and hopeful.

30/09/2026

The Rainbow Sports Alliance immersed themselves in The Game recently and unpacked the barriers that can exist for LGBTQIA+ people in sport. There was lots of light-bulb moments, including this one: "The difference between passively welcoming and actively welcoming and the impact that can have on those around you. Also how easy it can be to neglect those around you and focus on yourself when playing a game, when you're in the inner circle you are so focused on yourself and performing."

The Rainbow Sports Alliance is a network of Australian Sports committed to ongoing learning about LGBTQIA+ inclusion, supported by VicSport and Proud 2 Play. If you're part of sport, but your sport isn't part of the RSA, get in touch!

Additionally, if you'd like to run The Game with your team, there's now a range of editions including LGBTQIA+ introduction Game, Allyship and Bystander Game and Leadership Game. Let's play!

29/09/2026

Reading through Safe and Equal resource from Prevent X 2026, it's inspiring to see the many ways storytelling has been embraced as a key way to deliver primary prevention work. Additionally the acknowledgement of the direct link between LGBTQIA+ discrimination, rigid gender roles and stereotypes and gender-based violence. We're wrapped to be included in this resource and are still buzzing from the energy in the room when we shared The Game with everyone.

To download the full resource, head to: https://safeandequal.org.au/resources/preventx-2026-stories-for-change-insights-and-tips-about-sharing-stories-for-impact-and-change-to-address-the-drivers-of-family-and-gender-based-violence/

28/09/2026

Give Out Day is on 15 October. It is Australia's national day of giving for LGBTQIA+ causes.

Donations and corporate matching help us keep inclusion workshops and policy audits affordable for grassroots and regional clubs. Money given goes toward working with community volunteers so clubs are safer.

Donate via the link on our page, or email [email protected] if your workplace wants to talk about matching.

25/09/2026

There's no better way to explain the impact the Rainbow Ready program is having on sporting clubs than hearing from the clubs themselves. has recently reached the Implementation stage of Rainbow Ready and are now busy rolling out their Action Plan with the support of our Rainbow Ready trainer. As a newly established club, they are living their values and showing what sport looks like when clubs can be created with inclusion at it's core. Thanks Eagles!

24/09/2026

Mornington community sports clubs blew us away with their commitment to showing up to LGBTIQA+ work and learning at our recent session of The Game. We had clubs from across the spectrum of sport and recreation in the room and couldn't have asked for a better response.

Huge thanks to Mornington Shire Council for their support connecting with local clubs and VicSport for helping us bring The Game to the region. Change happens when we all work together!

22/09/2026

Today is Celebrate Bisexuality Day, in Bisexual Awareness Week. Bisexual people still get erased in a lot of sporting spaces, which makes it harder to speak up and stay involved.

The Game is a scenario-based workshop for sports leaders. It helps committees understand different experiences and build clubs that actually welcome bisexual participants.

Book a session for your committee at [email protected].

Address

200 Hoddle Street
Melbourne, VIC
3067

Telephone

+61468449925

Website

http://www.proud2play.org.au/

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