Aims

The Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Alliance (DISA) is a National Alliance of Diversity and Inclusion professionals seeking to work collaboratively to         promote Diversity and Inclusion in Sport and create a cohesive and welcoming sporting community throughout Australia. 

The Alliance seeks to operate by taking into account viewpoints across all States and Territories throughout Australia – and where possible to           influence the community, policy and decision making both within Australia, and internationally.

Values

DISA operates on the following values:

  • Co-operation
  • Collaboration
  • Partnership
  • Respect
  • Welcome
  

 

Upcoming Events

TBA

Past Events

2024 Forum - What is intersectionality and how can sport use the concept?
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2022 Forum - Championing Diversity and Inclusion through the Sport Media 
Wednesday 14th September, 10:00 am - 11:30 am AEST 
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2021 Forum - Diversity and Inclusion in Sport 
Wednesday 27th October, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm AEST 
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About The Alliance

Alliance members work within their own organisations to promote diversity and inclusion within the sporting community. 

Collectively the Alliance harnesses its resources – to provide events, information and assets which promote Diversity and Inclusion, educate the community, influence policy makers and widen the community’s understanding of and evidence-informed action on diversity and inclusion issues.

 

Attendance and Delegation

The Alliance nominates secretariat leads at the start of each calendar year to lead the strategy and focus of the Alliance. Administrative responsibilities and decision-making rests with the secretariat.
 
Alliance Committee members – provide resources and assistance to meet the needs and aims of the DISA strategy

Alliance Members may be appointed at any time by the Alliance Committee to help with wider strategic aims and to garner support for the work of DISA

Alliance Partner Organisations – may also be appointed from time to time where necessary

DISA is a collaboration between Centre for Multicultural Sport (CMSport), Play by the Rules, Pride in Sport Australia, Tennis Australia, Australian Sports Commission, NSW Office of Sport, Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, Monash University and Victoria University.