Players - What to do now

As a player you are responsible to conduct yourself in an appropriate, respectful and non-discriminatory way. This extends to your interactions with your team, other participants, coaches and officials. You can also expect to be treated fairly and be valued regardless of your gender, ability, cultural ability or religion. 

If you believe you have been discriminated against because you have a disability:

• Discuss the matter with a supportive person, such as your sports Member Protection Information Officer (if your sport has one) a friend, family member, coach or club person.
• Talk to the individual or the organisation that has discriminated against or harassed you – if you feel you can. Explain to them the incident from your point of view and how their actions made you feel. They may not have considered that their actions were harassing, discriminatory or hurtful and immediately regret their behaviour.
• Be prepared to provide ideas and solutions about how your club or sport could overcome your concerns. Your club should consider making reasonable modifications or adjustments.
• Consider lodging a written complaint with your sport if you can’t resolve the issue. Start at the level (club, state or national) that the incident occurred.
• Understand you can contact your state or territory’s anti-discrimination agency or the Australian Human Rights Commission at any time during a complaint process. They will listen to your complaint, explain the complaint process and advise whether your query is covered by anti-discrimination or laws.