DEI Member Sport Programs targeted to all

The following page provides member examples of diversity, equity and inclusion member sport programs targeted to all.

Deakin – Lacrosse Together program

About	Free all-genders and abilities event to develop lacrosse skills while providing an opportunity to socialise and have fun in a light-hearted setting accompanied by some great music and complimentary food.
Website links	DUSA 2025 Lacrosse Together Session
Key contacts	Joe Pitt (Sport Engagement Lead) – E: j.pitt@deakin.edu.au
Partners	Lacrosse Victoria
Status/outcomes	O-Fest Come and Try: 11/27 who registered came, total of 38 (27 walk ins because it looked awesome!) UBelong Week: 12/21 who registered came, total of 25 (13 walk ins) This then led to these participants being invited to trial for the intervarsity team. Trials: 18 filled out the EOI, roughly 15 attended Trainings: 6-10 Final team: 14!! Biggest team in Victoria!

ECU – Inclusive club initiatives

About	ECU and West Perth Football Club collaboration aims to bring education, sport and community together through a shared commitment to increasing educational aspirations and creating inclusive communities. Focused on inclusive club initiatives related to low SES student aspiration to higher education, anti-racism and LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
Website links	ECU partners with West Perth to support education and inclusion
Key contact	Professor Sophia Nimphius (Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) – E: s.nimphius@ecu.edu.au
Partners	West Perth Football Club
Status/outcomes	5 year partnership in place with Pride Round focus in year one and ongoing initiatives to focus on engaging with low SES student aspirations for 2026 and anti-racism.

La Trobe – Club funding for inclusion programs

About	All 25 affiliated sports clubs at LTU can apply for up to $1,000 in funding to support an inclusion program that targets a vulnerable or underprivileged student demographic.
Website link	https://www.revolutionise.com.au/latrobesport/funding-grants/student-inclusion-diversity-grant
Key contact	Hayden Atherton (Representative Sport Officer) – E: h.atherton@latrobe.edu.au
Status/outcomes	We have had two clubs successfully apply for this grant, programs are: – Female only snow trip to Buller (Snowsports club) – Beginner scrim and on-ice games: celebrating LGBTIQ+ people in ice sports (Ice Sports club)

Monash Sport – Sport at Monash EDI Action Plan 2025-2027

About	Launched the Sport at Monash EDI Action Plan 2025-2027 at the start of the year.
Website link	https://www.monash.edu/sport/about/equity-diversity-inclusion
Key contact	Darren McLeod, Mel Elston, Katie Martin
Status/outcomes	In the initial stages of implementation.

UTAS – Non traditional sport offerings for all (HYPE program)

About	Deliver the HYPE program, which introduces exciting opportunities outside of traditional sports and emphasises inclusivity and accessibility for all participants. Through participation, students not only improve their physical health but also develop self-confidence and resilience. The program’s supportive and welcoming environment encourages connection, helping students build lasting friendships and social networks that enhance their university experience. HYPE events are delivered in collaboration with UTAS Sport, campus accommodation, and the Tasmanian University Students Union.
Website link	HYPE Program \| University of Tasmania
Key contacts	Hobart & Sydney: Kieran Perry – E: Kieran.perry@utas.edu.au
	Launceston & Burnie: Jennifer McGee – E: jennifer.mcgee@utas.edu.au
Status/outcomes	A total of 270 students participated in the HYPE program in 2025, representing four UTAS campuses — Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Sydney.

UTS – Sport Inclusion Plan

About	UTS Sport Inclusion Plan focuses on upskilling student executives so they can make adjustments to their club to be more welcoming and inclusive.
Website links	UTS Sport Inclusion Plan – Activate UTS
Key contacts	Katy Glover (Sport Programs Coordinator – Student Engagement) – E: Kathryn.Glover@uts.edu.au