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Lucas Neill
Australian Socceroos captain
Being a good sportsman and showing good sportsmanship is all about playing it tough, but playing it fair.
I think it's vital that you shake hands before and...
Being a good sportsman and showing good sportsmanship is all about playing it tough, but playing it fair.
I think it's vital that you shake hands before and...
Kyah Simon
Matildas Australian Women's Soccer team player
Sport is for everyone and everyone should feel welcome, safe, respected and get a fair go.
No matter who you are, or where you’re from there’s...
Sport is for everyone and everyone should feel welcome, safe, respected and get a fair go.
No matter who you are, or where you’re from there’s...
Dave Pocock
Australian Wallabies Rugby player
When it comes to sport, showing respect and treating everyone fairly is just as important as the game itself. Maybe even more so, because no matter which sport...
When it comes to sport, showing respect and treating everyone fairly is just as important as the game itself. Maybe even more so, because no matter which sport...
Petero Civoniceva
Petero Civoniceva (Penrith Panthers - NRL)
"Hi, Petero Civoniceva here from the Penrith Panthers.
When it comes to kids’ sports, it’s not just about winning.
Making new friends and being part...
"Hi, Petero Civoniceva here from the Penrith Panthers.
When it comes to kids’ sports, it’s not just about winning.
Making new friends and being part...
Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes (Sydney Swans - AFL)
Right now, listening to me, you don’t know the colour of my hair, my eyes, or my skin. You don’t know whether I’m short or tall.
OK - I’ll give you a clue...
Right now, listening to me, you don’t know the colour of my hair, my eyes, or my skin. You don’t know whether I’m short or tall.
OK - I’ll give you a clue...
Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist
"G’day, Adam Gilchrist here.
When I’m talking to fans, one question I always get asked is: 'Why I walked when the umpire didn’t give me out?'
I’ll tell you why – because I...
"G’day, Adam Gilchrist here.
When I’m talking to fans, one question I always get asked is: 'Why I walked when the umpire didn’t give me out?'
I’ll tell you why – because I...
Adam Ashley-Cooper
Adam Ashley-Cooper (Australian Wallabies player)
One of the best things about sport is playing in a team. But after a great season of playing with your mates, it can all go pear-shaped if you party...
One of the best things about sport is playing in a team. But after a great season of playing with your mates, it can all go pear-shaped if you party...
Jan Stirling AM
Jan Stirling AM
“I think it’s absolutely critical that all of us who are custodians of sport, and that can be parents as custodians with their children playing, or officials and coaches, we have...
“I think it’s absolutely critical that all of us who are custodians of sport, and that can be parents as custodians with their children playing, or officials and coaches, we have...
Layne Beachley
Layne Beachley
“Surfing, like many sports, is highly competitive. It’s also often seen as a man’s sport.
If I believed I couldn’t compete because I was a woman, I would never have become a...
“Surfing, like many sports, is highly competitive. It’s also often seen as a man’s sport.
If I believed I couldn’t compete because I was a woman, I would never have become a...
Michael Milton
Michael Milton
“Hi, I’m Michael Milton.
I think sport has so much potential to help teach our young people physical skills for life. It teaches them values and so many things in life.
But one...
“Hi, I’m Michael Milton.
I think sport has so much potential to help teach our young people physical skills for life. It teaches them values and so many things in life.
But one...
Petria Thomas OAM
Petria Thomas OAM
“Hi, I’m Petria Thomas.
Winning gold at the Athens Olympics was one of the highlights of my life.
Although I had some tough times getting there, my personal team always...
“Hi, I’m Petria Thomas.
Winning gold at the Athens Olympics was one of the highlights of my life.
Although I had some tough times getting there, my personal team always...
Andrew Gaze
Andrew Gaze
“Emotions can run high in sport at all levels. Some of the highlights of my life have been captaining the Boomers in the Olympics and playing in the NBL. But these times can be...
“Emotions can run high in sport at all levels. Some of the highlights of my life have been captaining the Boomers in the Olympics and playing in the NBL. But these times can be...
Gavin Wanganeen
Gavin Wanganeen
“Play by the Rules is crucial for participation I think, whether it’s racial abuse or people saying things to them that might upset them, it’s just not fair and it will...
“Play by the Rules is crucial for participation I think, whether it’s racial abuse or people saying things to them that might upset them, it’s just not fair and it will...
John Eales AM
John Eales AM
“As parent’s our behaviour has a huge impact on how our children see the world. It is as relevant in our homes as it is on the sidelines of sporting fields on a weekend.
I always...
“As parent’s our behaviour has a huge impact on how our children see the world. It is as relevant in our homes as it is on the sidelines of sporting fields on a weekend.
I always...
Mark Schwarzer OAM
Mark Schwarzer OAM
“Australia is home to people from more than 200 different countries, many of whom are involved in sport. I believe every one of them has the right to enjoy their sport free from...
“Australia is home to people from more than 200 different countries, many of whom are involved in sport. I believe every one of them has the right to enjoy their sport free from...