DISA 2027 Forum: Allies to Accomplices: Powering Inclusive Sport

True inclusion in sport requires work grounded in justice and equity. How do we engage this work collectively and as individuals, no matter our positionality? Drawing from this article by Associate Professor Summer May-Finlay we will explore what a 100% commitment to equity and justice in sport can look like.

• Tokenists disappear when things get uncomfortable

• Allies promote inclusion and call out bad behaviour, but their actions can be inconsistent

• Accomplices are 100 per cent committed to addressing inequities, regardless of the personal or professional cost.

In partnership with the Australian Open, tickets include access to AO Pride Day and exclusive access to behind the scenes walking tours (limited availability – get in quick!).

Stay tuned for our final keynote speaker announcement. Alongside the amazing speakers, the forum will include fun networking activities.

You can register for the online stream or for the in-person event.

The in-person tickets are limited and include:

• In person access to the DISA forum on Friday 29 Jan at ZINC (Fed Square)

• Ground pass access to the AO Pride Day (29 Jan)

• Opportunity to access an AO inclusion and accessibility walking tour on either First Nations Day (20 Jan), All Abilities Day (25 Jan) or Women and Girls Day (28 Jan) - places limited!

• Smoking ceremony

• Morning and afternoon tea

• Lunch

If you purchase a streaming ticket, online engagement will run between 9.30am to 4pm (all times AEDT)

Accessibility

This event will feature Auslan Interpreters and live captions (in person and online), a quiet room and sensory packs. A social story will be sent to attendees closer to event day. If you require any additional support like hearing loops, translators or on-day support, please detail it in the registration process.

Partners

DISA is a collaboration between Centre for Multicultural Sport (CMSport), Pride in Sport, Play by the Rules, Disability Sports Australia, the Australian Sports Commission, Victoria University, Monash University and independent equity, diversity and inclusion leaders.

Principle event partners: Australian Open

Bronze partners: NSW Government Office of Sport, Queensland Government

Collaborators: WA Government, Queensland Government, Anti-Discrimination NSW, Our Watch, Western Bulldogs FC.

Info: Panel Q&A

Event venue & nearby stays

Zinc at Fed Square, Russell Street Extension, Melbourne, Australia

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