Transplant Australia – Team Australia is heading to the World Transplant Games

Transplant Australia is preparing Team Australia for the 2025 World Transplant Games, taking place in Dresden, Germany on August 17 to 24.

Transplant Australia has the honour of sending the national team to this inspirational global event. 

The World Transplant Games offer a unique opportunity to celebrate organ donation on the international stage, represent your country, and create lifelong friendships and memories. 55 countries come together and participate in the largest sporting event for transplant recipients worldwide. Staged every two years in different cities by the World Transplant Games Federation, the Games unite thousands of recipients, supporters, and donor families from around the globe. 

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Bullying No Way Week – Bullying in Sport

August 11 – 15 is National Bulling No Way Week. 

What is bullying in sport and what is Bullying No Way Week?

Bullying has no place in sport, but unfortunately, it can happen at any level and affect anyone, from athletes to officials, coaches, parents, and administrators. When bullying occurs, it robs people of their right to participate in sport feeling safe, respected, and supported. Those targeted may experience embarrassment, shame, intimidation, and even lose their love for the game altogether.

Put simply, bullying means repeatedly treating someone in an unreasonable way that risks their health or safety. It can be physical, verbal, psychological, or social, and whether the harm comes from a single person or a group, whether through active involvement or silent complicity, it’s never okay.

In the context of sport, bullying might look like:

  • An official using aggression or intimidation

  • A parent telling their child they’re “useless” or “hopeless”

  • A coach deliberately leaving out or alienating an athlete

  • A group of teammates isolating or picking on one member

  • An athlete verbally abusing a referee

  • An administrator mocking or humiliating a young coach

Bullying No Way Week is an annual event designed to raise awareness about bullying and promote safe, supportive environments in schools, workplaces, and sporting communities. It’s a chance to reaffirm that every participant deserves respect and protection, and to encourage everyone to take action against bullying.

Learn more about bullying in sport and how to get help in the official Sport Integrity Australia guide.

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Reference – Sport Integrity Australia Bullying in Sport Guide

Softball Australia and Disability Sports Australia Partnership

Softball Australia and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) are pleased to announce a new partnership via DSA’s Sports Incubator Program.

This partnership represents a significant milestone in Softball Australia’s efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion throughout the sport. With support from DSA, Softball Australia will strengthen its workforce’s capability, promote inclusive participation opportunities, and create welcoming environments for people with disability both on and off the field.

Softball Australia will benefit from specialised support through the program, such as a workshop focused on disability inclusion, joint promotion of DSA’s Accessibility Champion course, and the chance to participate in inclusive sporting events nationwide through the Abilities Unleashed initiative.

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