Wednesday 24 July 2019

Global Thought Leaders Sessions  

Each conference will join together in the morning to enjoy the inspirational speakers from around the globe that have been brought together to explore the conversations we need to have today, to be ready for tomorrow. They will then be joined by a panel of Australian and New Zealand leaders and specialists to explore the implications nationally, state and territory wide and locally.

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MORNING TEA 

Plenary Theme 5: Reimagining Diversity and Inclusion 

The Need to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion as Sport Creates an Ideal Platform for Broader Society 

Organisations need to enhance their support systems to enable ‘Sport for All’ and demonstrate leadership that then becomes a role model for others.

• From the international platform of the Australian Open to supporting local clubs, Tennis Australia is showing leadership in equality of opportunity and diversity and inclusion – Craig Tiley, Chief Executive Officer – Tennis Australia
• The participant’s perspective and why everyone should be treated fairly and equally – Dr Jessica Gallagher – Australia’s first summer (track cycling) and winter (alpine skiing x 2) Paralympic medallist

Panel Discussion: Interaction with the panel and audience to identify the top five priorities on how sport can be more diverse and inclusive.

Additional Panellists: Beau Newell, National Program Manager – Pride in Sport Australia; Ameet Bains, Chief Executive Officer – Western Bulldogs and Male Champion of Change; and Kay Thomson, Co-Lead, Diversity and Inclusion – Sport New Zealand

LUNCH 

Identifying the scope, definition and needs to be considered by national, state and local organisations to create a diverse and inclusive environment for sport and physical activity

• The scope and definition of a diverse and inclusive environment – Explored from an Australian perspective for our sport and physical activity communities – Kate Schildberger, Deputy General Manager Integrity – Sport Australia
• The development of a diverse and inclusive environment – Identifying key factors and strategies to consider, good practice case studies, aligned partnerships, and practical applications from four key groups, to encourage more people to be more active:

– LGBTI – Beau Newell, National Program Manager – Pride in Sport Australia
– Women from culturally diverse backgrounds – Molina Asthana – Multicultural Women in Sport and Melanie Fineberg, Manager, Social Marketing – VicHealth
– Disability – Kay Thomson, Co-Lead, Diversity and Inclusion – Sport New Zealand
– Seniors – Professor John McCallum, Chief Executive Officer – National Seniors Australia

AFTERNOON TEA 

Launch and applications of new diversity and inclusion resources  

Exploring how new resources can help organisations embrace and address diversity and inclusion. 

• The provision of resources – Supporting sport and physical activity providers in their development of a diverse and inclusive environment. Case Study: Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport and the development of practical tools and resources for sporting organisations – Kate Schildberger, Deputy General Manager Integrity and Merrilee Barnes, Director Safe and Ethical Sport – Sport Australia; Dr Ryan Storr, Co-founder and Bowie Stover – Proud2Play
• The application of resources – Learnings and moving forward. 15 minute presentations from: 
  • Even Par, a program to generate gender equality – Chyloe Kurdas, National Female Participation Manager – Golf Australia 
  • Inclusive community coaching course – Peter Downs, Manager – Play by the Rules and Simon Rodder, Sport Development & Partnerships Manager – Special Olympics Australia
  • Creating memories and experiences to increase understanding and perspectives of employees – Sophie Porra, General Manager People – Western Bulldogs

The audience will receive resource links that can be immediately accessed and implemented into the workplace.

Facilitator: Professor Clare Hanlon, Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair – Victoria University

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