Luke has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles, having worked with Football Australia, Touch Football Australia, and the National Rugby League, is a proud LGBTQ+ ally and passionate about creating accessible, inclusive spaces for everyone.

A proud member of Pride In Sport, Macquarie University – Sport has achieved Platinum Tier status, becoming the first sports organisation in Australia to do so. This recognition has led to the opportunity to undertake the first ever Pride in Sport Platinum Project aimed at uncovering barriers that LGBTQ+ students face when it comes to sport and physical activity on campus. If you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, share your voice by completing a short online survey. Your input will help create more inclusive and welcoming spaces for sport and physical activity at university.

Get involved with the Project Platinum Survey and be part of driving positive change on university campuses across Australia. LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport link. (Open until December 2025)

There is also to be an updated LGBTQ+ inclusion policy released. Reach out and request a copy of the updated policy.

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We kick off the show with inclusive sporting news! In tennis news, Switzerland’s Mika Brunold has come out as gay with a in a heartfelt Instagram post being second male professional tennis player to come out publicly in the last year. And in football news, Sam Kerr returned for the Matildas on Australian soil for the first time in two years with a 2-0 win over New Zealand. (Starts 3:30)

In awesome Emerald City Kickball sporting news, for the first time ever Kickball will be part of the Gay Games in Perth in 2030! Nathan Lithgow Stakeholder Manager and Chris Pangalos, Director of Marketing and Communications from Emerald City Kickball – Melbourne join the show in the JOY 94.9 Studio to talk community, connecting and having fun through inclusive sport! (Starts 5:50)

We are then joined by another dynamic duo taking over the Joy 94.9 airwaves between 6-7pm starting from next week over the summer grid– Chris and Brendan Maher – hosts of a new show called GayFL –  a dedicated AFL/AFLW show. If you love your footy you are bound to love GayFL! (Starts 26:30)

And we celebrate celebrating pride in the WBBL with two pride matches between the Perth Scorchers, Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades with a call out for a pride round. (Starts 38:54)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Basketball – We chat with AJ Lamarque Sydney Spectres member and Pride In Basketball Ambassador about inclusive basketball in Sydney and the opportunities for you on and off the court – even at the Gay Games in Valencia, Spain! (1:57)

Running / Walking – Run clubs are all the rage so we chat with Vice President Melbourne Frontrunners Nic Norris about the awesome annual Pride Run on Sunday 22 February 2026 at the Botanical Gardens. Registrations are open for what is a very fun and very colourful morning of connecting! More info Melbourne Pride Run. We also delve into Nic’s running exploits which include a move into triathlon with a commitment to complete an Ironman! (11:37)

Basketball – Melbourne United embraces the NBL’s annual Pride Round for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday the 7th of February 2026 with an exciting home game at John Cain Arena. High flying Dutch dunker Jesse Edwards is live in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to talk about why the club celebrates diversity and inclusion in basketball, being an active ally and sharing pro tips on how to dominate on the court with a challenge accepted to attempt a 720 slam dunk! (20:10)

Who is getting their game on as we close the show? This week Ash Riddell,AFLW player with North Melbourne. The runner-up to Adelaide’s Ebony Marinoff last year, this year North Melbourne’s Ash Riddell polled 23 votes to add the League’s highest individual honour to her fifth All-Australian selection. And potentially a back-to-back premiership on Saturday when North Melbourne take on the Brisbane Lions for the AFLW Grand Final. Saturday 29 November. 7.45pm – a night grand final for the first time. We hear part of Ash Riddell’s wonderful speech after being announced AFLW 2025 Best And Fairest! (37:36)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Gail and Glenn, founders of Country Struts, the boot-scooting group that’s been taking Melbourne by storm had the Carlton AFLW team jumping, turning, and toe-tapping their way through a full session of boot scouting fun recently. Did the fun factor get them the win and into the AFLW Semi-Final for 2025? Let’s say yes! You’ll be on a winner if you give boot scouting a go with Gail – the real deal rodeo dance queen complete with denim and rhinestones and concrete cowpoke Glenn! (Starts 2:14)

You are never too old to give sport a go! Singer and songwriter Nicolette Forte picked up a footy 20 years after having to put it down as a 13 year old with no pathway at te time. Enter the over 35s AFL masters women’s league and the mighty Parkside Spurs! Nicolette nicknamed Nico Kico for her kicking prowess is loving the game so much so that she wrote a song about it – The Chasing Game. Check out the video featuring the team! (Starts 11:43)

We welcome Melbourne United Head Coach Dean Vickerman to the JOY Sport Studio to chat about the club’s incredible support for inclusion in basketball. This is the fourth consecutive year the professional basketball club has supported basketball being a sport for everyone with another Pride Round planned for February 7 2026  at John Cain Arena. The game will be against the Adelaide 36ers – the team Isaac Humphries plays with Isaac being the  first openly-gay NBL player coming out in November 2022. Isaac played for Melbourne United at the time and Dean talks about the support for Isaac and why inclusion for the club is so important. (Starts 21:48)

On Sunday just gone, the 16 November, it marked three years to the day that Isaac Humphries came out to the world and changed his life forever to become the only active openly gay male professional basketball player in a top-tier league anywhere in the world. We hear part of an interview Isaac shared on Adelaide’s NOVA919 with Jodie & Hayesy of the impact it made to himself, and a global audience. (Starts 42:18)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Ice Hockey – Something new is hitting the ice in Canberra! The Capital Riot Ice Hockey Club is ACT’s first LGBTQIA+ ice hockey team. One of the founders and player Morgan Taylor joins Game On to encourage you to hit the ice because ice-hockey is for everyone! (Starts 1min 50secs)

Exercising in the heat – Jamie Crain CEO Sports Medicine Australia shares how you can stay safe while out and about under our blistering Australian sun. The Sports Heat Tool, developed by the Heat and Health Research Centre at  the University of Sydney is an easy way to know how safe playing conditions are based on your local weather and sport type! (Starts 9mins 18 secs)

Tennis – The fabulous Glam Slam has opened registrations for 2026! Rowen D’Souza  Founder of the Glam Slam at the Australian Open is in the JOY 94.9  Sport Studio to talk tennis and how you can be part of this incredible event which is all about growing a community of tennis players! (Starts 21mins 25secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We start the show with an update of what is happening in inclusive sporting news!

We speak with a trailblazer in Australian horse racing — jockey Tyler Leslight. Tyler made headlines as Australia’s first openly transgender jockey, and his courage and authenticity have inspired many both within and beyond the racing world. Tyler is a participant in the Racing with Pride series, an initiative from Racing Queensland celebrating inclusion and diversity in the sport and joins us to talk about his journey, the racing community, and what it means to live authentically in the saddle. (Starts 7mins 18secs)

Then it’s time to talk basketball with the new Melbourne Spectres President Connor Wilson live in the JOY Sport Studio. The Melbourne Spectres is Melbourne’s LGBTIQ+ and Allies Basketball Club with clubs based in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. We find out what the Melbourne crew is up to which includes heading to the Gay Games 2026 in Valencia, Spain! Connor shares the incredible connection the club  has with Melbourne United, one of the biggest professional basketball teams in the country. (Starts 23mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Perth (Boorloo) has officially been announced as the host city for the 2030 Gay Games! In 2030, thousands of athletes, fans and allies from around the world will head to Western Australia for the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ sporting and cultural celebration. We chat with Laurie Butterly CEO Pride WA live from Valencia Spain about the years of hard work, collaboration, and passion to make a dream an exiting reality and where to from here!

With summer just around the corner Jason Lee and Dave Hann of the Glamourhead Sharks want you give swimming a go! Not just in the pool but out in the ocean. This dynamic duo give us the low down on how to get into open water swimming over summer and the events to mark in your sport diary!

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We turn our attention to the sport of badminton.  Stefanie Lim, newly appointed Co-President of the Shuttle Swingers and one of the key organisers behind the upcoming Sydney Trans Tasman 2025 Badminton Tournament joins the show. This incredible event  brings together badminton players from across Australia and New Zealand for a celebration of sport, inclusion, and community. (Starts 3mins)

The Pride Football Australia Tournament is over for another year hosted by Melbourne Rovers and held at the Home of the Matildas in Bundoora thanks to the support of Melbourne Victory and Football Victoria. LGBTQIA+ inclusive teams from across Australia took part across two days of celebration Perth Pride FC was  there kicking goals in more ways than one! We chat with Founder Phillip Griffiths about setting up Perth’s first LGBTQIA+ soccer club, how you can get involved and hosting the next Pride Football Australia Tournament! (Starts 12:30mins)

Andrew Kegele, Chapter Lead When No One’s Watching (WNOW) wants you to join in 6am every Wednesday at St Kilda Beach rain hail or shine for a run, workout, swim and circle of 60 press ups followed by a coffee and a chat. WNOW is a men’s mental health initiative. The goal? Movement and Connection. Andrew joins us today to tell us more. (Starts 28:10mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Marathon Man – He did it! Colin Hutson ran his first marathon on Sunday in Melbourne after training with the melbournefrontrunners! Colin joined the show last Wednesday telling us how he had prepared and joined again this week to tell us how he went! Check out the Melbourne Frontrunners Pride Run on the 22 February 2026 – tickets selling fast for what is a sell out each year! (Starts 2:32)

AFLW – This week is Round 10 of the AFLW and the second week of the annual Pride Round over two weeks for the first season. melbourneaflw athlete saraidtaylor shares why this round is so important for the league and how you can get involved and celebrate inclusion in sport. The Demons go head to head with the sydneyswansaflw on Saturday 18 October at Casey Fields – Gates open 2.05pm! (Starts 12:26)

Lacrosse – The annual lacrosse.victoria Together Cup is on this Sunday 19th October at PJ Lynch Reserve in Altona North. zacansell is the Lacrosse Together Cup Ambassador and joins us live in the JOY Sport Studio to share his journey in sport and how you can get involved in the Come & Try session from 10am and enjoy the round robin until 2.30pm. And this community event is free! Fun fact – Lacrosse returns to the Olympic Games in 2028, after being approved by the International Olympic Committee! (Starts 25mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Football  – We talk football with James Cardell, President of Pride Football Australia, because the Pride Football Australia Tournament is being hosted by the Melbourne Rovers this year. It’s an annual celebration of football, diversity, and unity and you are welcome to join in on Friday and Saturday 10 and 11 October! (Starts 2mins 37secs)

AFL/AFLW – This week is Pride Round for the AFLW – one of two – Round 9 and 10 so all 18 teams will be able to wear their pride jerseys. Brett McAloney, Founder of the Rainbow Crows, the official LGBTIQA+ supporter group for the Adelaide Football Club joins us on the line from Adelaide about how the club is celebrating pride, the plans for their 10^th anniversary next year, and his positive coffee catch up with Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine. (Starts 10mins 25secs)

Marathon running – We chat with Colin Hutson – a Melbourne Frontrunner about his first ever marathon this Sunday – the Melbourne Marathon, how he has prepared and with the tips and tricks he will be sharing how you could be running your own 42.195km race! (Starts 22mins 22secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Lacrosse – We chat with Kristen Hutchison, Development Officer Lacrosse Victoria about the awesome 2025 Lacrosse Together Cup – get involved in a fun day of lacrosse on Sunday 19 October PJ Lynch Reserve, Mason St, Altona North! (Starts 2mins 15secs)

QSA – We are joined by Stella Lesic, President and Founder of the Queer Sporting Alliance (QSA) to hear about how you can support QSA for Give Out Day on the 16 October and how to get involved with their next massive event – January 17th/18th 2026 is the National Sports Tournament at Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury Victoria – the largest LGBTIQA+ sports tournament in the country. Cant catch. Can’t throw. You’re in! (Starts 9mins 51secs)

Cycling – Gracie Elvin Cycling commentator, Olympian and 2x Australian Road Champion tells us how to get pedaling for a great cause as a Ride For The Kids Ambassador! The Ride For The Kids starts in October – every kilometre and dollar you raise helps Brainwave Australia support kids with brain injuries and their families. Always wanted to get into cycling but not sure how? Hear from the best! (Starts 20mins)

We have a Sport News Update covering Isaac Humphries success on the basketball court, Matilda’s Mary Fowler hitting the catwalk, Rory McIlroy’s comments about the 2025 Ryder Cup and crowd behaviour, and the inaugural 2025 Xceed Real Estate LGBTQIA+ Sport Awards, proudly presented by Team Perth! (Starts 41mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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We chat with Lexi Rodgers about featuring in a 21-part docuseries HOOPS sharing her experience with basketball, being blocked from being able to play professionally, the lessons learnt and what the future holds. Check out the series @transathletica.series – all episodes are out now! (Starts 2:30)

We head west to chat with Justin Barnes Chair Team Perth about the launch of the 2025 Xceed Real Estate LGBTQIA+ Sport Awards aimed at shining a spotlight on the people, clubs, organisations and initiatives that are creating meaningful, lasting change in sport and recreation for LGBTQIA+ people across Western Australia. Time to nominate! We also have an exciting Gay Games 2030 bid update! (Starts 21:38)

And with the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, Gabby Co-Founder  Geelong Cats Pride and member of the Geelong Cats Cheer Squad joins us with an update on how the preparations are going and how you can get involved whether you are a Cats fan or you want to get on the bandwagon and have some fun! And of course there is the Round 7 AFLW match in Geelong tomorrow against the Hawks – will there be a crowd of 10,000? Head along – everyone is welcome. Go Cats! (Starts 33:05)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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The Rolling Rainbow Sports Day is on again for the third time – Sunday 21 September from 10-2pm at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. This annual and  inclusive day of adaptive sports is run by Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT and Julie Charlton OAM is here to tell us all about it! Julie is a Para-athlete, coach, advocate, and community leader and Ambassador for the 2025 Rolling Rainbow Sports Day, a celebration of wheelchair sport and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. (Starts 2:44)

The stage is set for Friday night’s blockbuster Preliminary Final between Geelong and Hawthorn at the MCG. It is set to be the Cats 14th Preliminary Final in the last 19 years and they ae looking to convert that into their seventh Grand Final appearance across that span.  Of course there will be a banner! We chat with Gabb from Geelong Cats Pride and the Geelong Cheer squad about the plans for the night and why you should join in at a game across the remainder of the AFLW season. (Starts 10:18)

The Pride Football Australia tournament 2025 is coming to Melbourne celebrating LGBTIQA+ inclusion in football. It’s at an iconic venue – The Home of the Matildas in  Bundoora and Stuart Bonner, Melbourne Rovers Committee member and Greg Camm, Melbourne Rovers Committee are live in the JOY Sport Studio to share why this event is so special and how you can get involved! Check out the socials and head along on Saturday 11 October! Welcome | Play | Party | Recover (Starts 19:32)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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We welcome Ben Cork, National Program Manager Pride in Sport, to the show for our monthly Pride In Sport update and talk inclusion at the Sydney Marathon, countering homophobia in sport, the exciting Pride in Sport Summit and focus areas, and that nominations are now open for the Pride In Sport Awards for 2026! (Starts 2:02)

We jet off to New Zealand to chat with Joel McDonald on the organising committee of the NZ Falcons – New Zealand’s gay and inclusive ruby club, to talk Purchas Cup 2025! All the fun starts on Thursday across four days for the NZ Falcons, Perth Rams, Brisbane Hustlers, Sydney Convicts, Adelaide University Sharks and Melbourne Chargers! (Starts 13:10)

And we welcome Steve Chelo, President, the Melbourne Spikers Volleyball Club, to the JOY Sport Studio! Exciting times – this year the club celebrates 40 years and they are having a gala ball at the San Remo Ballroom on Friday 12 September with DJ Jason Conti, Mum the drag queen,  Ms Lazy Susan – winner of Drag Race Down Under Season 4 and  hosted by Frock Hudson. And it’s a sell out! But there are heaps of other fun social events on across the coming months including the Summer Slam so join in and get your volleyball game on! (Starts 26:2)

To close the show, Who is getting their game on? Luka who has been taking part in the All Gender Games and absolutely loving it! The All Gender Games is a social soccer competition inclusive of queer, trans, gender-diverse individuals and their allies run by Director Cat Houng where the emphasis is on fun, connection, and inclusivity rather than competition or gender quotas. Head along for a game in the park followed by a tasty meal! (Starts 42:38)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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Melbourne Spikers Volleyball Club, and all inclusive volleyball club that suits all skill levels, is turning 40 years old! To celebrate this momentous achievement and their legacy, they are throwing a Gala, Darling!

Steve Chelo, President Melbourne Spikers, joins JOY Drive to tell us all about the significance this fabulous event and encourages you to head along and get involved with the club.

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First we head to the beach! Winter is over. Spring is here and just around the corner is summer – at last! We dive into surf, safety, and inclusion with Dr Jake Little, Chair of Lifesavers with Pride — a group that’s been making waves by building a welcoming and inclusive surf lifesaving culture for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Dr. Nic Badcock, Associate Professor of Psychology from the University of Western Australia gave a presentation to the Perth Rainbow Swans – Perth’s premier LGBTQIA+ inclusive Masters swimming group where he was invited to talk about the important role sport plays in a sense of belonging. Nic joins us on Game On to share those learnings so that we can all benefit from that interactive session by the pool

We talk about the challenges facing trans and gender-diverse athletes in Australia to compete, participate and enjoy sport with Sam Lewis, President of The Flying Bats about the ABC’s 7.30 program highlighted the story of Riley Dennis — a trans woman footballer — and the wave of transphobia and public debate that has unfolded over the years.

We have an update on one of the biggest stories in the AFL across the past few weeks – Adelaide Crows AFL player Izak Rankine saying a homophobic slur during a game against an opponent and being handed a controversial four-game ban.

And to close the show who is getting their game on? We hear from Daisy Pearce AFLW West Coast Eagles coach in response to the Club statement shared supporting former West Coast defender Mitch Brown becoming the AFL’s first openly bisexual man – a first in an almost 130 year history.

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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We talk sport on the show so that you can have a life of connection and camaraderie – so we want to make sure you are living your healthiest life to enjoy being active. Dr Peter Brukner OAM world renowned specialist sports and exercise physician and the founding partner and Director of the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne, took the time to come to the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to talk about his commitment to the challenge of improving Australia’s health with improved diet and increased physical activity.  Check out the Defeat Diabetes app as away to get your health back on track, have a read of A Fat Lot of Good, and live your best life through a whole foods diet and exercise. (2:00)

Kristina Mitsikas, Senior Manager Inclusion and Innovation, UWA Sport chats allyship across the University of Western Australia, two great initiatives – the LGBTQIA+ Allyship in Sport Breakfast, and the Wear it Purple Colour Run this Friday 29 August. Kristina outlines how allyship matters, give us an update on the progress of the 2030 Gay Games bid, and reminds us that LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport is still a work in progress and UWA Sport remain committed to shifting the culture in sport. (22:30)

We are joined in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to talk footy, breaking news and being your authentic self with GayFL podcast hosts Chris Meecham and Brendan Maher and The Open Table Team of Craig and Ethan. (32:30)

And to close the show who is getting their game on? The AFLW – it’s the annual Indigenous Round! This year’s celebration will take place over two rounds: Round 3 (29 – 31 Aug) and Round 4 (6 – 7 Sept). In 2025 there are 22 Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander players listed across the AFLW, with former Docker and Blue Kirby Bentley announced as the 2025 AFLW Indigenous Round Honouree. (42:43)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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Ben Drogemuller, Co-President – Sydney Frontrunners – a community running club that champions inclusivity and connection through sport shares “Marathon Training 101” – the essentials for anyone thinking about taking on the challenge of 42.2 kilometres. Ben also gives us the benefits of joining a running group and has a call out to anyone who might like to volunteer at the Sydney Marathon on Sunday 31 August as a marshall! Get involved and join the crew for a bevvy and some banter after the event! (2.20)

The All Gender Games is back for another season. It’s a soccer competition and training program for LGBTQIA+ folks in Melbourne Victoria. They are all about community, love for soccer and carving out queer-trans participation in sports. Plus, the Games serve a free banquet after every game. Cat Hoang, Director of the highly successful event now in it’s fourth year tells us more and encourages you to get involved! (21:36)

We then talk footy – AFL with Brendan McGarrigan, Committee Member of the Rainbow Crows – the official Adelaide Crows LGBTIQA+ supporter group. Brendan updates us on how you can head to the footy safely, have fun and proudly wear your Rainbow colours and we chat about a recent unfortunate alleged homophobic slur which has made the headlines this week and the upshot. (30.00)

And to close the show who is getting their game on? Professional footballer Josh Cavallo. Josh made history by coming out as gay in October 2021, becoming the first openly gay professional male footballer in a top-flight league with Adelaide United. He was recently a guest on Shaun Micallef’s ABC program Eve of Destruction where each guest brings on two items they’d save as their home is destroyed. One of the items Josh brought is a photo of him proposing to his partner Leighton Morrell at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide. Josh shares the importance of openly being your authentic self. (40:00)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on on our Pride In Sport Special!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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The 2025 NAB AFLW season kicks off this week with Collingwood set to celebrate 10 seasons since it’s iconic inaugural game against Carlton with a nostalgic throwback to season one in 2017.

Ine Beerens– Committee Member Carlton Pride – Carlton’s official LGBTIQA+ supporter group joins JOY Drive to tell us all about the significance of the game and the opportunities to enjoy footy with the Carlton Pride crew!

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Tonight is a show with a difference. It’s a collaboration with the Pride In Sport team! But it’s bittersweet. Beau Newell National Program Manager with Pride In Sport who has been a fantastic supporter of the show is moving on to greener pastures. As of tomorrow! So the show is dedicated to Beau, the legacy he has left in sport over the past six and a half years with Pride In Sport, and a thank you for his incredible support over the years on the show.

We hear from Kristina Mitsikas, Senior Manager Inclusion and Innovation, UWA Sport ( University of Western Australia) about starting from scratch on an LGBTIQA+ sport inclusion journey.

Cassie Lindsey, Inclusion, Diversity  & Equity Specialist, Red Consulting and Training, chats about about winning the Pride In Sport Ally of the Year award and the role of major sport to be an agent of change

And we look to the future chatting with Ben Cork currently Senior Relationship Manager with Pride In Sport.

We also have one more special guest join the show Ian Roberts, Australia’s first openly gay National Rugby League player, and now Director and Co-Founder of Qtopia-Sydney, Australia’s first LGBTIQA+ history museum. Ian shares his journey in sport and the impact Pride In Sport has had over the years for the LGBTIQA+ community.

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on on our Pride In Sport Special!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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How about rather than taking the field as a player you take a job in sport? Our next guest Stephen Allan has done just that. Stephen is a Clinical Myotherapist with Muscle Motion and a member and medic with the Melbourne Chargers.  Stephen shares insights into his career in sport looks like and why joining the Chargers as Team Medic has enriched his life! (Starts 2Mins 47Secs)

Lita Neptune joins the show again to share her love for competitive pinball and to tell us how she went at BPAC – the Brisbane Pinball & Arcade Collective  where she competed with other passionate pinball peeps. The focus is on competition, catchups and camaraderie! Could this be the sport for you particularly if you are wanting a sport that doesn’t involve moving around too much? (Starts 22mins)

And the Federation of Gay Games judges and delegates were in Perth last month checking out whether to select Perth as the host for the world’s largest sport and culture event for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies – the Gay Games. It is down to two cities – Denver in America and us for the 2030 Gay Games 13! Justin Barnes is the volunteer Chair of Team Perth, the HUB for LGBTQIA+ Sport in Western Australia and the Director of Marketing & Community for Perth’s 2030 Gay Games Bid and joins us after with an update. (Starts 32mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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Tess Gilfedder – President Purple Bombers – Essendon’s official LGBTIQA+ supporter group joins JOY Drive to tell us all about the exciting change, how it came about, and how you can be part of the footy action!

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And to hear more of where sport is inclusive, safe, welcoming and fun check out Game On every Wednesday from 6-7pm.

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We chat with Madi Crowley-Long, Participation & Programs Manager – Metro North, Brisbane, Queensland about making strides in pride in the AFL across the Sunshine State. The team won the Pride In Sport 2025 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Innovation Award earlier this year for the 2024 Jarah Corporate Pride Round spanning across all AFL Queensland’s competitions, bringing vibrant colours and celebrations to ovals all over the state with educational sessions. (Starts 3mins)

We spoke with  Tom Harley, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Swans about another important event on the AFL inclusive sporting calendar – the annual Sydney Swans AFL Pride game now in its 10^th Year. This year the Swans take on the Bombers in a show of support for unity across the game. Tom shares the exiting events in the lead up to the first bounce on Saturday 2 August at the SCG, the significance of the game, and how he aims to continue with inclusion efforts across the AFL when he takes on his new role at AFL House in October as Chief Operating Officer. (Starts 10mins 42secs)

There is a new inclusive bar in Melbourne town! Tessa Lavey, Olympian, AFLW Richmond player  and Co-founder The W Club at The Aviary Hotel in Abbotsford joins the show to encourage you to head on down! The W Club is a welcoming, inclusive space prioritising women’s sport, while still being open to all fans. Check it out, check out the merch and the carpet while you are there, relax and enjoy the sport and a friendly atmosphere! (Starts 22mins)

We hear an update from Josh Cavallo who has moved from Australia to the UK with his fiance Leighton Morrell. Josh has signed with Peterborough Sports FC, an English National League North club and he sat with with Peterborough Sports FC Amber Kent to discuss him signing with the club, his journey from playing in Australia and an exciting fresh chapter! (Starts 31mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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We chat with Nick Western a member of Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby club the Melbourne Chargers in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio about what makes the Chargers so special as a club, Australia’s national donation service, about Lifeblood allowing gay and bi men, transgender women, and anyone taking HIV prevention medication PrEP to donate plasma without a wait period if they meet all other eligibility criteria, and how Nick is spreading the word! We also learn how to make true friends through community sport. (Starts 2mins)

Have you considered camel racing as a sport? Second generation cameleer Emily Parrot is following the inaugural Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail through Outback Australia, stopping off at four camel races along the way. Birdsville, the Bedourie Camel Races , the Boulia Camel Races – winning the 400 metre race on Polished Copper – and is set for the Winton Camel Races on July 26. We explore the wonderful world of camels! (Starts 20mins 22secs)

We hear from Carly Salmon – former Paralympic sprinter, now a rising star with the ParaMatildas—Australia’s first national team for women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and symptoms of stroke. Carly is also a two-time Thrive with Pride ambassador, using her voice to champion inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people in sport. We talk winning and living life with purpose through sport. (Starts 32mins)

And who else is getting their game on this week? The AFLW! The season is about to kick off for a milestone 10th season and foundation player Darcy Vescio shares why the 10th season is so special for them.  (Starts 45mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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First we chat with inspiring athlete, advocate, and changemaker — Julie Charlton. Julie is a Paralympian, 2022 Commonwealth Games shot finalist, accessibility champion, and tireless voice for inclusion in sport. And she has been named official Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Rolling Rainbow Sports Day Ambassador for 2025 joining Game On to tell us how you can get involved in this fantastic event on the 21st September designed to ensure wheelchair sport is welcoming and inclusive for the LGBTIQA+ community. (Starts 3:15)

Olympic Gold Medallist Ellia Green joins the show to chat about being a champion, having the courage to be your authentic self after making his transition public in 2022 a decision he says is the best decision of his life, finding a renewed passion for rugby with grassroots club the Sydney Convicts, and sharing a topic close to his heart – human trafficking in Fiji. Read more on this topic written by Ellia. ** Audio grab thanks to A Current Affair – Allison Langdon – Rugby champion returns to the sport after transitioning (Starts 10:40)

Two thirds  of Australians actively collect toys and Supercars legend Craig Lowndes is leading the charge of “kidult” collectors, partnering with Mattel for the official launch of their unique car product collection. A great way to be sporty and relax at the same time! Craig is getting in on the fun, using the new collectible brick set to build and customise his dream car – a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Craig also shares tips on how to have the mindset of a champion having won Bathurst 1000 seven times, inclusion in motorsports and how to stay safe on our roads! (Starts 30:33)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We chat with Matt Moncrieff, Bush Food advocate, cook, proud descendant of the Wiradjuri people and Melbourne Charger – a member of Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby club live in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio! It’s NAIDOC Week – an important week in our annual calendar in Australia dedicated to celebrating Indigenous history, achievements, and ongoing custodianship of the land Matt shares how we can incorporate bushfood into our every day lives, why we should have a dedicated isle in our supermarkets and the perfect bush food meal for a hang-over! (Starts 2:06)

We head Westside to chat with Jessie Hunt Skater with WestSide Roller Derby to talk about how Victoria University Community Sports Stadium is going to be transformed into a battleground for Round 2 of the Metro Season! That event takes place on Saturday 19 June in Footscray so pop that in your diary!  We’ll also chat about whether roller derby is the sport for you! (Starts 23:35)

As we approach the close of the show we chat with Coach Daddy – Sam Dengate Founder and Coach at T Generations Gyms and winner of the 2023 – LGBTQ Inclusive Coach Award Pride In Sport winner. There is an exciting event on this weekend in Coburg, Victoria on Saturday 12 July – the Gaymes Number 2 Electric Boogaloo. We’ll find out how you can get involved and we hit Sam up for some tips on being motivated in winter to either get fit or stay fit! (Starts 31:00)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We chat with Owen Brigstock-Barron  Director, Global Sports Health Initiatives – Movember, live in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio! Movember is on a mission to help men, and their communities, live healthier, longer lives and has partnered with Pride Cup to change men’s health in sport by reducing homophobic behaviour through engaging young men in meaningful conversations about inclusion, respect and belonging. Check out the awesome Winter Program and apply now to take part in the Summer Program! (Starts 1:58)

We are joined by Beau Newell, National Program Manager Pride In Sport, to chat  about the Australian Pride in Sport Summit, which is in September and the key themes, as well as the trends at last week’s National Sports Convention in Melbourne, and a brand new initiative the ‘community club’ membership.  And the TCS Sydney Marathon has become a member of Pride in Sport reinforcing their commitment to building a running community that is diverse, welcoming, and empowered at every level so we hear about all the opportunities for avid runners! (Starts 14.10)

Alex Watson, Outreach Manager with The Flying Bats is on the line sharing all the fun of the club’s first ever Pride Cup on July 6 after 40 years in operation. The Flying Bats is the largest LGBTIQA+ football  club in the world. Based in Sydney, Australia, the Club was founded in 1985, is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers. Head along to their event on Sunday 6^th July with North West Sydney Football Ltd, at Morrison Bay Park! (Starts 29:11)

To close we have a shout out from Rudy Jean Rigg – non-binary transgender host, creator, advocate ad pop-culture fiend and now working with Pride Cup about the importance of these events all year round! (Starts 41:42)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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For the 453,000 Australians who are blind or have low vision, sport has historically been a challenging aspect of life to truly engage with due to the dominance of auditory commentary and sounds heard in the stadium and the pitch. This number is expected to grow to over 500,000 by 2030.

Chris Harrop, Group Owner, Product and Technology – Telstra explains how the pioneering Telstra Touch and Track technology works, how the device supports the needs of the blind and low vision community, and how fans can access the technology.

There are now 40 Telstra Touch and Track devices made accessible for low vision and blind fans to use at no cost at the Marvel Stadium AFL games. The device is tactile providing an intuitive way to follow the flow of the game not through a screen, but through the fingertips of the user. A global example of how innovation can drive greater inclusion and access for all fans.

To learn more about Telstra Touch and Track and how to access the devices, see the Marvel Stadium website.

And to hear more of where sport is inclusive, safe, welcoming and fun check out Game On every Wednesday from 6-7pm.

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We chat with Peter Van Miltenburg (OLY) in the JOY Sport Studio! Peter is the Sprint and Conditioning Coach for Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby club the Melbourne Chargers. He shares his journey from Geelong to the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 where he raced against one of the world’s greatest athletes of all time Carl Lewis . Peter also shares insights into being a gay male in athletics at that time. (Starts 2:22)

Peter also gives us a mid-week pep talk with his Four Point Plan for success in sport and life. Live boldly. Dream big. Create memories. Accept change. (Starts 14:05)

There is a new sport in town which has been embraced by the LGBTIQA+ community! It’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s colourful and it’s camp! It’s Emerald City Kickball! (Starts 22:32)

Freddie Lenclud, Local Events Lead and Christopher Pangalos, Director of Marketing & Communications, Emerald City Kickball Melbourne share why this sport could be just the ticket for you to add fun to your winter nights with heaps of incredible social events planned!

Congratulations Freddie on being named a Finalist in this year’s Victorian Sport Awards in the Outstanding Contribution to Sport category! Now in their 11th year the awards recognise the outstanding achievements and excellence with the LGBTQIA+ in Victoria.

And as we close the show for the week we hear from Owen Brigstock-Barron, Director of Global Sports Health Initiatives, Movember. Movember is on a mission to help men, and their communities, live healthier, longer lives and has partnered with Pride Cup to change men’s health in sport and reduce homophobic behaviour in sport by engaging young men in meaningful conversations about inclusion, respect and belonging. Owen tells us about an exciting new initiative! (Starts 39:00)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We speak with Luke Tuite Vice-President Sydney Outfielders about the fantastic sport of softball which has been reinstated for LA 2028! Sydney Outfielders is an LGBTQIA+ slow-pitch softball league with twelve teams that welcomes players of all different ages, genders, orientations, and skill levels! Join in the fun and get involved with Drag Bingo, the Mardi Gras Parade, Fair Day and check out their awesome That’s SO Pride 25 album! All the big hits. Out June 28^th! 15 original tracks 1 big queer soundtrack for your Pride Month. Every song is written to celebrate the queer energy of the league, love of softball, and the chosen family they have built on and off the field. (Starts 2 min 18 secs)

We talk surf life saving with Dr Jake Little, Chair Lifesavers With Pride about the dedication to creating a welcoming, progressive, and  LGBTQIA+ inclusive surf life saving culture. Jake was at Darwin Pride which was a celebration of 40 years of progress,  love, resilience and glitter and as well as marching and celebrating, he was working with three of the local surf clubs to make our beaches more inclusive. (Starts 13 mins)

This year Brunswick Lacrosse has partnered with Pride Cup and Movember for their Pride Round on Saturday June 21 and 22 at Fleming Park, Brunswick East. Head along and make sure to say hi to our guests Arabella Rowlands-Copley, Member Brunswick Lacrosse and Kristen Stone Hutchison, Development Officer Lacrosse Victoria who share their love of lacrosse and the initiatives underway that make lacrosse a sport for all. Because no one should feel they need to hide who they are just to play the game they love. (Starts 22 min 14 secs) (Starts 31 min 48 secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We speak with Tom Molyneux, Hockey Geelong Association Umpires Convenors, about the joys of being a hockey umpire and why you should consider taking up the whistle. We also learn about how inclusive hockey is as a sport and Tom shares what being Gunditjmara man means to him and the significance of the Welcome to Country ceremony at sporting events. (Starts 2min 07secs)

We are joined by Martin Stark Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The World Gay Boxing Championships about how this ground breaking event is heading to Canada in 2026! Martin chats with us about breaking down stereotypes in boxing, tackling homophobia and transphobia, and finding the courage to be your authentic self.  And he is well credentialled to talk about courage having written a book about it – Courage: Your Right Hook: Learn the Six pillars of Courage and Make Courage a Habit. (Starts 16mins 17 secs)

We hear what is happening in sport in regional Victoria and chat with Sarah Lawless, President of the Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby Club about how the club is thriving and we encourage you to pull on some skates or even officiate. (Starts 30mins 19secs)

The Rainbow Sports Wrap keeps you up to date with news and events in the LGBTQIA+ sporting world and we hear from Michael Goode Australia’s 1st LGBTQIA+ Racer as our Who is getting their game on weekly special guest talking about his take on inclusion in motorsport!

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We chat Heart, Hustle and Hits with Steve Bevan, President of the Brisbane Hustlers, Brisbane’s gay and inclusive rugby team. There is a lot going on! A new women’s team and a first in Australia for the league! The 2025 IGR Purchas Cup will be held in Auckland from September 11-14, celebrating inclusive rugby with fierce competition, camaraderie, and a focus on diversity and unity in the sport. The 12th Edition of the Bingham Cup will be hosted by the Hustlers! This prestigious global event, which celebrates gay and LGBTQIA+ inclusive rugby, will take place in late August of 2026 and opportunities to volunteer to support the event are a plenty! And there a some fun social events on the Brisbane Hustlers’ calendar! (Starts 3mins 08secs)

We are joined by Abbie Jane, Founder of The Rainbow Shoelace Project – an initiative that started in Broken Hill to counter bullying that is now a global movement. Abbie Jane is an author, speaker, LGBTIQA+ advocate and entrepreneur and is only fifteen with the goal of tackling homophobia in sport. (Starts 15mins 30secs)

The Rainbow Sports Wrap keeps you up to date with news and events in the LGBTQIA+ sporting world (Starts 27mins 40secs) and we hear from Thomas Swords, Research Assistant Australian Ballet and Vice-President Melbourne Surge Water Polo Club as our Who is getting their game on weekly special guest! (Starts 37mins 33secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We chat with Australian Olympic Gold Medal winning cyclist and Ally Grace Brown about having a winning mindset. Grace was awarded the Victorian Institute of Sport prestigious 2024 Award of Excellence – the Kitty McEwan Award, had her most successful year on the bike in 2024 which included a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the Women’s Road Individual Time Trial, two victories at the UCI World Road Cycling Championships in the Women’s ITT and Team Time Trial, gold at the Chrono des Nations and another gold at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege in Belgium, becoming the first Australian woman to win one of the prestigious races known as the ‘Monuments’. Who better to chat to about how to prepare for racing to win! (Starts 2mins 32secs)

We are will be joined by another incredible Ally in sport Shelley  Matheson – Triple Paralympic medallist and co-founder of the new Victorian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team Victoria Wonders.

The 2025 Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League kicks off on Friday 30 May with six teams, including three bold new additions: the Victoria Wonders, Gold Coast Rollers and Adelaide Thunder. We’ll be talking about the incredible story behind the new league and how you can get involved in all the action. (Starts 13mins 49secs)

We chat wrestling with the Melbourne Wranglers Wrestling Club member Moxie Delite Draglesque diva and deviant who join us to tell us all about their amazing inclusive club and why you should join! For a taste you can head along to their event on this Saturday night – Outlast! Maybe catch the crew at one of their BBQ Laird Sunday Socials. Or maybe the Life Drawing event interests you? Wednesday 11 June 7.30-9.30pm Pride Warriors – Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette – Beyond the Canvas: Where art meets athleticism, and Pride meets passion. Watch 7-8 wrestlers strike unique poses for life drawing. Funds raised will help the Wranglers members on their journey to the Gay Games 2026 in Valencia! (Starts 26mins 24secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We chat with Evan Holm Vice President – Brisbane Inferno Football Club – Brisbane’s LGBTQIA+ football club about kick-starting your love of the game! The Australian Pride in Sport Festival has been in full swing since January this year – a nationwide calendar of activities and events designed to promote inclusivity and encourage LGBTQ+ participation in sports across Australia and Brisbane Inferno is part of the action! Check out their fourth Come and Try Event on  Saturday 24^th May –  Casual kick-arounds with short, friendly matches—then relax at the clubhouse at Perry Park, Bowen Hills.(Starts 2mins 32 secs)

Taren King Captain of the winning team Central Coast Mariner Football Club shares insights into their epic win in the women’s A-League competition when Central Coast Mariners went head to head with Melbourne Victory to seal the Mariners first championship. Taren chats about the realities of being a professional athlete in women’s sport and what women’s football in Australia needs as  a code for future success. (Starts 10mins 25secs)

The National Rugby League announced the new team the Perth Bears – the resurrected National Rugby League (NRL) club played first grade as the North Sydney Bears from 1908 until 1999. There is another club in Perth called the Bears Perth which has been in existence since 1993 and is causing some confusion with member sign ups! It turns out the Bears Perth is an incredibly sporty club full of good sports! Kingsley Dawes President of the Bears Perth joins Game On to set the record straight! (Starts 22mins 59secs)

After nine seasons, the AFL’s Sydney Swans will face a new Pride Game opponent this year for the annual pride game for the men. In Round 21 they will no longer be taking the field with the Saints instead Essendon will be their Pride Game opponents at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tess Gilfedder – President Purple Bombers – Essendon’s official LGBTIQA+ supporter group joins Game On to tell us all about this exciting initiative! (Starts 33mins 17secs)

And for our Who is getting their game on segment this week it’s the Melbourne Chargers – Melbourne’s inclusive rugby club. Chris Pez Pezet President of the Melbourne Chargers was on the show a few weeks go telling us all about the opportunities in rugby – Eespecially the Pezet-Smith Trophy and the Pride Round Pride Cup! That was on the 10 May against Monash University at the Chargers home ground at Orrong Romanis Reserve. It was a great day and some of the Chargers shared why they love the club. Ideally their love of the club might inspire you to get involved with grassroots community sport! (Starts 41mins 36secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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This week was JOY 94.9’s annual fundraiser week – Radiothon! With the Victorian Sport Awards on, Jacs reports live from the MCG bringing you an update of all the inclusive action in sport that is being celebrated across Victoria!

It’s the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community, an event that celebrates the achievements of our home-grown sporting heroes and legends. Mel Jones is presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award. Mel is a pioneer on and off the cricket field – a former player for Australia, now commentator with Fox Sports and Sky Sports, and is one of the women who helped evacuate 19 Afghan female cricketers to safety in Australia after the Afghanistan government was overthrown by the Taliban.

In the Polytan Peter Norman Inclusion Award category Proud 2 Play, along with Racing Pride and Motorsport Australia are finalists and ultimate winners hosting a pop-up Pride Hub at the Australian Grand Prix, the first of its kind at any Formula 1 Grand Prix worldwide.

In The My Sport Live Community Sporting Event of the Year Award category the Queer Sporting Alliance are Finalists with their incredible National Sports Tournament –  two days of sport – basketball & netball, as well as DJs, roving roller skating and a queer community market featuring local businesses – the largest rainbow community sports tournament in the country.  Their motto is: Can’t catch? Can’t throw? You’re in!

Craig, host of The Open Table, is in the Game On hot seat across the hour supported by Latham who has said yes to being the trusty Panel Operator!

Craig and Latham are joined by Teddy a queer First Nations Rainbow Mob member to talk about his love of touch football. Interested in getting involved and starting a social touch football team? Reach out to Teddy on Instagram. (Starts 7mins 49secs)

Warren Pinto, from the Queer Curling Australia Network joins Game On to chat about the joys of being on the ice and encourages you to get involved in this fantastic sport! Reach out to the team on QCANcurling@gamil.com  (Starts 23mins 47secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Chris Pez Pezet, President Melbourne Chargers to the JOY Sport Studio to share the joys of inclusive rugby! Pez shares the significance of major events – Purchas Cup, Bingham Cup, Amanda Mark Cup and the annual Pezet-Smith Trophy! And you are invited to head along to the Pride Cup this Saturday 10 May to cheer on the Chargers for their annual Pride Game against Monash University! Kick off 1.30pm! See you on the sidelines! (Starts 5mins.20secs)

We talk cricket with Melanie Jones, trailblazing cricket commentator and former Australian cricket player, who will be presented with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Victorian Sport Award at the Victorian Sport Awards on Wednesday 14 May! Melanie chats about challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers for women in sport, inclusion in cricket for the LGBTIQA+ community, and being instrumental in evacuating Afghanistan women’s cricketers safely from their homeland to Australia. Keep following the current players at Pitch Our Future and be introduced to the new players in what is one of the most inspirational stories in sport. (Starts 22mins 47secs)

And the NAB AFLW is under 100 days away from the first bounce for the 10th season! Traditional rivals Carlton and Collingwood will go head-to-head under lights at IKON Park to get the season underway on Thursday 14 August in what will be a match to reflect, celebrate and recognise the achievements of its players and the competition’s growth since 2017. The opening match will recreate one of the most iconic moments in women’s football – the inaugural ‘lockout’ game at IKON Park that saw more than 24,500 fans witness history when the first ball was bounced. And you are invited to join in all the fun across the coming months – 12 weeks of matches and 4 weeks of finals.

Emma Moore General Manager AFLW, Carlton’s Breann Harrington and Collingwood’s Ruby Schleicher are raring to go and took some time out to welcome the Rainbow community to head along to enjoy the games! (Starts 41mins 34 secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Jackie Rosario Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator and Stuart Murphy President of the Red Tag Fly Fishers to the JOY Sport Studio to share the joys of fly fishing! Catch a rainbow and head along to their Come and Try day on Saturday 17 May at Yarra Bend to recognise IDAHOBIT day – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia! The event is free, it’s fun and it’s a welcoming introduction to the world of fly fishing, with hands-on activities like casting, fly tying, and checking out all the gear. There’ll be prizes, giveaways and a light lunch too! Give it a go – you might get hooked! (Starts 1min 50secs)

IDAHOBIT Day is such a important day  – a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against discrimination and violence experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community. The date marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.

We talk pride in netball with David Capron – a nonbinary netball player who was featured on the front page of the Herald Sun on ANZAC Day with the headline Netbrawl. David enacted the Netball Victoria community sport policy and has played for both the men’s and women’s teams causing a kerfuffle. We delve into how participation in sport is evolving and changing. (Starts 15mins 15 secs)

Have you ever wanted to try out a new sport but been too shy or second guessed yourself? Dean Murphy, author, Mindset Coach, Springboard Diving Coach and JOY 94.9 Life Member joined Game On in the JOY Sport Studio after 6.30pm with Tips for Turning Up – Overcoming nerves for newbies! 5,4,3,2,1 let’s go! Give Dean a follow on TikTok for more life tips! (Starts 25mins)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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A shout out to all the sporty lesbians! This week is Lesbian Visibility Week running from the 21 to the 27 April!

We are joined by Paul Heptonstall, General Manager Wellbeing and Education of the NRL and the Rugby League Players Association who took out the Ally of the Year Award at the 2025 Pride in Sport awards! Paul outlines inclusion initiatives in rugby league, the locker room as a safe space for players to be their authentic self, and the journey to achieving the commitment of the code to welcoming everyone regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. (Starts at  three minutes)

We talk Pride in Fencing with Avery Holderness-Roddam, Participation Manager – The Australian Fencing Federation. Newly appointed Avery shares his journey in fencing as a trans man and encourages us to head along to an inclusive event on this Saturday – Come Out and Fence: Intro to Fencing for LGBTQI+ People – at the State Fencing Centre in North Melbourne from 3.00-5.30pm. (Starts at 18 minutes)

We talk with Keir Forde, Director of Stakeholder Engagement Emerald City Kickball about this fun new sport in Melbourne! With over 80 members already, six teams and a waitlist what are you waiting for? Head along to the massive showdown event on this Sunday and join in the mission to empower and better connect the LGBTQIA+ community through fun, accessible safe spaces and team sports! (Starts at 32 minutes)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show we speak with Pride In Sport award nominee – Ben Dew, Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Pathways and Events Specialist with Tennis Australia who is in the LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year Awards category about inclusion in tennis. Ben talks us through where Tennis Australia has demonstrated sustainable committed to increasing opportunities and accessibility to tennis for LGBTQ+ people.

And after 6,30 we replay an interview on an earlier show with Zander Murray, the first male Scottish senior player to come out as gay. Zander shares his struggle with his sexuality and hiding his authentic self at the same time as forging a career as a professional footballer and being a top goal scorer. If you are ever in Scotland, you can check out his jersey which he wore when he came out – it’s now proudly on display as an artefact in the Scottish Football Museum. It’s there so that school kids visiting can see that today there is a place for the LGBTIQA+ community to be out, loud and proud in elite male sport!

We also hear from Keir Ford, Committee member Emerald City Kickball and James Goldsworthy aka The Silver Stone about why you should join the Kickballers every Sunday afternoon for a kick in the park with friends!

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Gindi Wauchope, Head Coach at The School of Historical Fencing, joins the show to share the unique sport of historical fencing and why it could be the perfect sport for you! (Starts 2mins 30secs) 

We head to Adelaide to speak with Daniel Lawlor, Manager Sport Development, Adelaide University Sport and Fitness about pride across the University, the exciting LGBTIQA+ sporting clubs in South Australia and an exciting event on Saturday from 8-12pm as part of the Australian Pride In Sport Festival! Daniel also gives us a review of Australian basketball superstar Isaac Humphries’ Adelaide Fringe Festival show More of Me giving his performance away from the basketball court and on the musical stage a rating out of 10!  (Starts 12mins)

We speak with Julie Charlton, OAM, Founder, CEO and Head Coach JC2 Athletics, Para-athlete and Finalist in the Pride In Sport LGBT Role Model award category about the intersectionality between sport and gender identity, what being  role model means to Julie and how spina bifida has enriched her life! (Starts 22mins 29 secs)

And a shout out from Shane Crawford former AFL superstar with the Hawthorn Football Club and now Get behind it! Ambassador about the importance of getting tested, the free National Bowel Cancer Screening program and how easy it is to stay healthy and safe! (Starts 29mins 36secs)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We welcome Beau Newell, National Program Manager Pride In Sport, to Game On with an insightful update on what is happening in Rainbow sport globally and also across Australia as part of the exciting inaugural Pride In Sport Festival. (Starts 2 minutes 30 seconds)

We chat competitive pinball with Lita Neptune – one of the awesome hosts of Joy 94.9’s Geeks OUT and learn all about this fantastic sport! Lita will be heading to Brisbane to compete in the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective 2025 The Clubhouse July 16-20 – the 10^th Annual Brisbane Pinball Masters! (Starts 12 minutes)

And we are joined in the JOY Sport Studio by Marina Jansen, Melbourne Frontrunners member, and Dr Ruth McNair – an expert in lesbian and bisexuals women’s health – to hear about the Melbourne Frontrunners Queer Women’s Health Night sponsored by Thorne Harbour Health on Tuesday April 8 in Abbotsford. We discuss health across a lifetime – in  each decade, recommended interventions and current research into women’s health. (Starts 22 minutes 15 seconds)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Chris Wells, President of the Melbourne Rovers, an inclusive soccer club shares exciting news about the Club’s involvement with A-Leagues club Melbourne Victory as part of the annual Pride Cup now in its third consecutive year. Melbourne Victory is a club for everyone who calls Melbourne home no matter your sexual orientation, gender, ability, or faith – the game of football should be a place where everyone is celebrated and feels included. That’s the message behind the Pride Cup as part of the league wide Pride Celebration. You can catch all the action this Saturday 29 March at AAMI Park for the double header between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United! (Starts 2 minutes 12secs)

Adam Trapksi, Founder of 3 Hearts Motorsport joins the show to encourage us to get involved  with motorsport sharing his journey with a call out for JOYsters interested in being part The Rainbow Shoelace Project BMW! Keen to be a driver, mechanic, sponsor or pit crew? Reach out to Adam on Facebook The Rainbow Shoelace Project BMW or email adamtrapski@yahoo.com and be part of supporting The Rainbow Shoelace Project the fantastic initiative of teenager Abbie Jane where everyone can  show support to the LGBTIQ+ community by wearing Pride coloured beads on your shoelaces! (Starts 10 minutes)

Zander Murray, the first male Scottish senior player to come out as gay, is on the line from Bonnie Scotland talking about coming out and accepting yourself, being a top goal scorer (100 goals!), having his jersey in the Scottish Football Museum, his documentary Out on the Pitch and Dare To Defy, his advocacy work paving the way for others in the world game, and his involvement with the A-Leagues Pride Cup – Original Rivalry game on this Saturday 29 March at AAMI Park. Give Zander a follow on Instagram Zandermurrrayoffical – he’ll be sure to put a smile on your face as he tackles homophobia in football with charm, charisma and a good dose of Scottish banter! (Starts 18 minutes 44 seconds)

To close we hear from Melbourne Victory Managing Director – Caroline Carnegie and Head Women’s Coach Jeff Hopkins about the importance of the Pride Cup for the club!

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Helen Adams one of the Co-Founders of Lesbirun joins Game On to talk about how members not only run, walk, stroll and have coffee – they go on to the AFLW games after their Sunday run and have started hiking! Check out their socials for heaps of cool events! (Starts 3minutes)

Ally David Keogh, Diversity and Inclusion Officer with the Collaroy Tennis Club on the Northern Beaches shares the exciting details of their awesome free community event promoting inclusivity, celebrating diversity and encouraging LGBTQ+ participation in sports on this Saturday – a tennis event with a carnival atmosphere! The Club has been awarded a grant to participate in the inaugural Australian Pride in Sport Festival.  This will be a fantastic Twilight Event, held at the Club from 4pm on Saturday March 22, organised together with Fusion Pride Northern Beaches. The event is also designed to raise funds for Lifeline Northern Beaches who each year support hundreds in the local community who are experiencing distress. (Starts 10minutes40seconds)

Fab Segi and  Desi O’Brien, Committee Members with Melbourne Motorcycle Tourers join Game On in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to encourage you to join them on a ride! Melbourne Motorcycle Tourers  is a club for LGBTIQA+ motorcyclists based in Melbourne but welcome riders from all over Victoria. Whether you are looking to ride with friends around the streets of Melbourne, up to Uluru, across to Tasmania, Kangaroo island, Mount Kosciuszko or out for their regular dinner catch ups then this is the club for you! (Starts 21minutes)

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And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We talk ice-hockey and finding your community with Andrew Doogie MacDougall Podcast Host and Creator of the Pride and Puck Podcast! Andrew shares his love for the sport of ice hockey and how not only has the podcast enriched the lives of others across Australia and around the world but it has in turn enriched his. Give the podcast a follow and check out the episodes over the past two years. (3:22)

Ally Natalie Tobin, Captain of the Ninja A-Leagues team Sydney FC the Sky Blues takes some timeout from training to chat about the annual Pride Celebration taking place from March 14 to March 30 across the ALeagues. The Sky Blues will be wearing a Unity Kit for the first time as they take to the field for the Men’s and Women’s matches on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. (14:00)

We talk motorsport because of course the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix is in Melbourne! The first ever free fan festival opened today running until the 16 March at Melbourne Park and the four days of trackside action starts tomorrow at Albert Park with the race on Sunday. Kade Matthews, Racing Pride Ambassador and Proud2Play Community Manager is in the JOY Sport Studio to tell us all about the exciting and unique Pride Hub at the Grand Prix for the second year. (26:26)

And Kade is joined by Jessica Alexander the first openly trans woman to win a Motorsport UK governed karting championship by claiming a title at Warden Law circuit! Jessica is a Pro Kart Driver, British Endurance Champion 2023 & 2024, Warden Law Champion 2023 & 2024  and an incredible role model for the LGBTIQA+ community looking to enjoy and thrive in motorsport. Head to the Pride Hub over the four days and make sure to say hi!

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Tanya Hosch, AFL’s Executive General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy joined the show to share a fantastic initiative in sport and the AFL – a dedicated LGBTQIA+ education module aimed at targeting homophobia in the sport. The module must be completed by all 787 players and 3232 officials before the start of the AFL season with all AFLW players also included for the start of their season later this year. It’s fantastic that the AFL continues to advocate for the LGBTIQA+ community to be welcome in our national game on and off the field while sending the strong message that homophobic language is not welcome in sport. (Starts 2 minutes)

We spoke with Beau Newell, National Program Manager Pride In Sport about the positivity of the Pride In Sport Awards with the Finalists about to be announced for the year, inputs into the AFL LGBTQIA+ education module, and the Australian Pride In Sport Festival and all the fun to be had! Take a look at the Calendar of Events for heaps of fun sport sessions running across February until April! (Starts 14 minutes 18 seconds)

If you would like to get out and about in nature, Sigrid Pitkin, Committee Member with Climbing QTs joined us to invite you on a hike! The Climbing QTs climbing group has ventured further afield and have started group hikes.  Their first hike was a sell-out! Sigrid has lots of fantastic information about how you can get involved and get hiking with the Hiking QTs! (Starts 24 minutes 33 seconds)

And with the AFL Season 2025 about to begin its the perfect time to get onboard and join one of the may AFL LGBTIQA+ supporter groups – like the Ruby Demons – an inclusive supporter group for all LGBTIQ Melbourne fans and anyone who loves the Melbourne Football Club! Katie Purvis, President of the Ruby Demons loves the Dees and you are invited to join the group and enjoy all the thrills and spills across the season with pride! (Starts 32 minutes 49 seconds)

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And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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A spot of tennis anyone? We spoke with welcome Jess Chalmers, Committee member for Amazon Women’s Tennis, a safe space for LGBTQIA + Women and all trans, gender diverse and non-binary, about the fun to be had at the Glam Slam, the Gay Games,  the Open Day on the 9th March, and the Compass Singles Tournament as part of the Australian Pride In Sport Festival – Calendar of Events!  Pop Sunday 27th April in your diary and enjoy a vibrant celebration of sport and community for LGBTQIA+ women held on the same weekend as Lesbian Visibility Day! (Starts 6mins)

We spoke about sailing in stunning Sydney Harbour with Jorgen Kristoffersen from the Greenwich Flying Squadron Sailing Club about his incredible new event the Sydney Pride Regatta as part of the Pride In Sport Festival! It was such a huge success it is now to be the traditional opening event for Sydney Mardi Gras! (Starts 15:38mins)

The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos jumped on the line to talk sport across Victoria and the excitement of the National Football League (NFL) regular season game coming to the MCG as part of a multi-year commitment from spring 2026! We also spoke Gay Games 2030 and the support of the LGBTIQA+ community in sport. (Starts 26:27mins)

And Niko Seneviratne the Director and Founder of Generation Dodgeball encouraged us to get involved with dodgeball but to maybe avoid the movie Dodgeball – A true underdog story!  Check out Niko’s event on Monday 3^rd March at the Auburn High School in Hawthorn East – a Drop-In Dodgeball session as part of the Australian Pride In Sport Festival Calendar. (Starts 37:58)

Take a squiz at the Calendar of Events for heaps of fun sport sessions running across February until April!

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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It was fantastic to welcome to the JOY 93.9 Sport Studio Stuart Kollmorgen (OAM) , former Deputy Board Chair and Fundraising Committee Chair, Victorian Pride Centre who took us back in time to a time when the fabulous Victorian Pride Centre was just an idea! Thanks to an immense amount of work and dedication it is a building that can be enjoyed all year round! Check out The Pride Fund if you would like to be part of the continued success of the centre! We chat the joys of race walking and the many opportunities the Melbourne Frontrunners offer including the annual Pride Run on Sunday 23 February at the Tan Track, Botanical Gardens from 8am. It’s a sell out but you are invited to head along an be part of the fun! Cheering starts at 9.00am! (Starts 5mins 51secs)

So you think you might like to dance! Great! Anny Salerni’s Queer As Foxtrot LGBTQI+ Same Sex Dance Studio based in Melbourne could be just the ticket! Anny shares her love of dance from the Samba, Viennese Waltz and New Vogue. If you are dance curious checkout Queer as Foxtrot and be part of the flash mob at next year’s Victoria’s Pride Street Party! (Starts 24mins)

And Natalie Korinfsky – Player and president of the newly formed Kyneton Women’s Eagles Football Club joins Game On to tell us why 35 women’s players have walked away and what you can do to help level the playing field and equal the contest for women and non-binary people in sport. The Kyneton Women’s Team are now in search of a home, after being rejected by three local leagues. Sign the petition change.org LET US PLAY! Help the Kyneton Women’s Football Club– the Wedge-Tailed Eagles – a passionate, hardworking and dedicated group of 30+ players, coaches, volunteers and members play in the RDFNL Senior Women’s Competition for the 2025 season! And become a member!  (Starts 34mins 58secs)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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It was fantastic to welcome to the JOY 93.9 Sport Studio Angie Greene CEO Stand Up Events and Tom Campbell, AFL Player with the Melbourne Football Club who have   been creating safe and inclusive environments in sport for everyone, regardless of sexuality or gender. The main goal of Stand Up is to implement their customised preventive programs into sporting clubs, in an attempt to eradicate homophobic language and behaviour developed  from the results of world first research from Monash University. We also explore the AFL as a safe space for athletes to be their authentic self and the barriers. And if you are interested in the contribution of Don Dunstan former Labor Premier of South Australia head along to An Audience with Don which explores his political life and the battles he so proudly fought such as LGBTIQA+ rights, racism, Indigenous rights, and electoral reform. (Starts 1min 50secs)

Mardi Gras is here for the 47th year! All the action starts on Friday 14th February! Penny Gulliver, 78er who is the Chief instructor at the Gay & Lesbian Martial Arts Newtown, is a 6^th Dan Black Belt and is the Tournament Director of Mardi Gras Martial Arts Championships! Head alone and catch all the action on Saturday 15th and the free Self Defence Workshop on the 20th February as part of the Pride In Sport Calendar of Events.(Starts 25min 24secs)

Andrew Wilmot President Freezone Volleyball – Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ friendly volleyball club joins the show to tell us all about it and how we can get involve in the Mardi Gras Volleyball Tournament 2025 on February 22 and 23, 2025 at Perry Park Recreation Centre. A massive thanks to the City of Sydney for their support of the event! And interested in giving volleyball a go? Check out the Come & Try three-week introductory program on the 19 Feb, 26 Feb and 5 March! (Starts 35mins 7secs)

And who is getting their game on this week? Ari Burkhart from the Sydney Silverbacks  – Australian National Champion in the 57kg women’s wrestling division, qualified for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, is a black belt in jiu jitsu, and wants you to love wrestling! Head along for a session! (Starts 44mins 11secs)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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The NBL Champion Pride Round was held for the third year over the past two weeks. The aim of the round was to let everyone know that basketball a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where the LGBTIQA+ belongs. Melbourne United held their Pride Night at John Cain Area and JOY 94.9 was there – we had an outside broadcast for 2hr before the game that was a lot of fun and Alyssia Algeri was also there having won the double pass to the game! Alysia was a guest in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to tell us all about her night! (Starts 3;00minutes)

Beau Newell, National Program Manager Pride in Sport tells us about a fantastic first – the inaugural Australian Pride in Sport Festival running from February to April with a Calendar of Sporting Events, he talks us through the Diversity Equity and Inclusion direction in the USA  and what that means in Australia, and reminds us to get our nominations in for the annual Pride in Sport Awards that close on 10 February!(Starts 15:37minutes)

And Zahir Saldin, President Melbourne Wranglers joins us in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio to tell us about his interesting journey in sport, why he became President of the club, his vision for the Wranglers and how you can get your wresting game on! (Starts 29:23)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Andrew Bondini, President of Melbourne Spectres and Spectres Australia sharing the many and varied exciting opportunities to get involved at a community level in basketball today. And that includes saying hi at the Melbourne United Pride game at the Champion Pride Round at John Cain Arena on Saturday 1st February! Make sure to say hi to the JOY 94.9 crew as we will be broadcasting live from 6-8pm before tip-off! It will be a high-energy and fun event with a host of notable notables on the mics including Australian darling  Dannii Minogue and comedian Joel Creasey! (Starts 3:45mins)

Two-time basketball champion Trevor Torrance who played over 10 seasons at the apex of the AIDS epidemic tells us what it was like being a gay athlete in the 1990s and the challenges to being your authentic self in sport. (Starts 16:16mins)

We celebrate being an out, loud and proud athlete talking with filmmaker Damon Palmaricciotti about his documentary Boulder By Boulder sharing the story of Olympic Sport Climber Campbell Harrison who went viral after he kissed his boyfriend after competing at the Paris Games in 2024. (Starts 28:33)

And Mitch Nivalis, Director Equal The Contest – one of the three sport films which screened in  the sport program line up for the 2023 Melbourne Queer Film Festival has awesome news! Their documentary is now screening on SBS On Demand and Amazon Prime! When the rules exclude you, rewrite them and Mitch has done just that! (Starts 35:06)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Dr Ryan Storr, The Diversity Storr, making sense of Donald Trumps’ first day in office, what that means for the Rainbow community in sport and the action the community can take in Australia in response. (Starts 2minuts)

Rowan De Souza, Founder of the Glam Slam, shares the history and vision of the Glam Slam now in its eighth year to encourage you to hit the tennis court and have an ace time! All the action takes place from the 24-26^th January during the Australian Open with a celebration of diversity, inclusion and participation. (Starts 12mins 30secs)

Hayley Yates, Committee member Melbourne Flames Dragon Boat – newly elected Captain and the Social &  Recruitment Officer, and Michael Sun who led the fantastic Midsumma activities for the club join us in the JOY Studio to inspire you to get in the boat and out on the water! Head along to the Welcome Paddle on Sunday 2^nd February from 10am at Docklands in Melbourne – have a go and then head for a coffee! (Starts 27mins 15secs)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Dean Vickerman Coach Melbourne United in the JOY 94.9 Studio to talk basketball, pride and living your authentic life in sport. The Melbourne United Basketball Club is committed to being the most inclusive sporting organisation in Australia! The annual Melbourne United Pride Round game as part of the NBL Pride Round is now in its third year taking place on Saturday, February 1. Dean was instrumental in the instigation of the pride round and talks about his support of Isaac Humphries who he was coaching at the time. Make sure to head to John Cain Area for an extra special outside broadcast on the day from 6-8pm before tip off! It will be a high energy packed event with a host of notable notables to be confirmed as well as an appearance by the Melbourne Spectres – Melbourne’s very own LGBTIQA+ Basketball Club! (Starts 2:24)

Professional Aussie cricketer Andrew Tye AJ joins the show from 6:30pm to talk about the Perth Scorchers’ annual Pride game and being an awesome Ally. AJ has a unique way of showing he is an ally at every match not only the Pride match!  Perth Scorchers BBL|14 Pride Match will take place in the Club’s final home fixture against Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium on Saturday 18 January.

And this year the Perth Scorchers are proud to stand alongside Perth Wildcats in a show of both Club’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity in sport! Perth Wildcats Pride Game is on Friday 31 January against South East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, as part of the NBL’s third annual Pride Round celebrating inclusion and diversity. (Starts 23:14)

And Kade Matthews from Proud2Play shares more sporting events for your diary including this Sunday’s Midsumma Sports Precinct as part of the Midsumma Carnival. Sunday 19^th January will be the place to be at the Alexandra Gardens beside the Yarra River in magnificent Melbourne. Running from 1-5pm the Sports Precinct is a sell out this year with over 20 sports stall holders! And make sure to check out all the inclusive action for this year’s Australian Grand Prix with Kade heading up the Racing Pride activities from the 13 – 16 March – more to come! (Starts 31:20)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Christopher Pezet (Pez) President Melbourne Chargers  because the Melbourne Chargers are charging into 2025 with lots of events on across January and February! Check out their socials for training nights and social events! Join in and enjoy local events, national events and travel across the world! (Interview starts 5min 19secs)

The Australia Open is underway! Luke Dennehy, Tennis Australia shares how you can maximise the fun of one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events across the three weeks! And of course there is the Glam Slam as part of one of the four Grand Slams! The Glam Slam is an international tennis event sanctioned by the Gay Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) and held in Melbourne during the Australian Open as an opportunity for participants who identify as LGBTQ+ to participate at competitive and social competitions. This year thirty four countries are represented from the 24 – 26 January. And the fantastic Pride Day is on Friday 24th January – a Rainbow-coloured celebration of the Rainbow community embracing the wonderful world of tennis! (Interview starts 15mins 29secs)

And is golf the sport for you for 2025? Jack Hendy, Co-Founder Melbourne Rainbow Golfers, joins game On to share all the fun of this awesome sport and to encourage you to join the 80 peeps who have already signed up for the annual Rainbow Golf Cup now in it’s fourth successful year! Sunday 9th February is the date for your 2025 sport diary! (Interview starts 24mins 48secs)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Darryl Davenport, registered Professional Coach and Adjudicator with DanceSport Australia, Principal Ballroom Fit and Chairman of Para and Ability Dance Western Australia (WA) – a not-for-profit supporting dancers living with a disability to talk DanceSport, Para-DanceSport and how you can become a dance coach! Check out facebook DanceSport Australia Disability Training. (Starts 4mins)

Serena Bonnell, Para Jackaroo – Bowls Australia will be encouraging us to take up bowls! It’s a sport she loves and she is thriving recently winning the Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Community Engagement Award! Serena shares the societal limitations people with a disability face and is working to challenge these prejudices as well as being a trail blazer as an ally being part of the AIS Thrive With Pride Ambassador program (Starts 17mins 5 secs)

The confronting documentary Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story has hit our screens. The film explores Jelena Dokic’s refugee experience, rise to world No 4 in tennis, and her tumultuous relationship with her abusive father Damir Dokic. We hear from Director and writer Ivan O’Mahoney, In Films about the making of this powerful film which carries the message that there is away out of domestic violence and that by speaking up and having the conversation this can challenge stigma, shame and judgement. (Starts 34mins 19secs)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Catherine Janssen, Co-Chair of the Gay Games 2030 Bid and Vice Chairperson of Pride WA to share why Perth is a Top 3 Finalist contender for the 13th Gay Games 2030! Congrats to the tea m for all your amazing work in supporting Gay Games Founder Dr Tom Waddell’s vision of  bringing together sports, culture, entertainment and LGBTQ+ activism! (Starts 2:45)

And Coach Daddy – Sam Dengate – Founder and Head Coach – TGeneration Gyms talks about what has been happening in Sam’s World. It’s a lot! The Trans-Takeover for the third time, the GAYMES, and the the upcoming Queermas Brunch on Christmas Day! T Generation, a Trans inclusive gym space is of the first its kind in Australia – a strength queer and ally generated gym community aimed at reclaiming personal agency in the gym space. What an incredible initiative! (Starts 17:10)

And there’s more! Sam Dengate is keen to see you fit, fierce and fabulous for 2025 and answers some rapid fire health and fitness questions. Awesome answers and we learn that Sam loves mangoes! (Starts 32:00)

A big thank you to our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Alex Anasson – General Manager Sport Services  AusTriathlon about the journey to make triathlon and multisport truly A Sport for Everyone. Check out the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for 2024 – 2028! (2 min 29 secs)

Paul Whelan, President, Glamourhead Sharks makes a splash about getting in the pool over summer and the annual Queens of the Pool event where each year the Glamourhead Sharks battle it out with sporting rivals Melbourne Surge water polo players for a night of hilarious drag! (20mins)

And Darcy Pingitore a non-binary member of the Rainbow community takes some time out from their super busy sporting schedule to tell us about an incredible footy league the Renegade Pub Football League as well as where they are feeling welcome in sport. (34 mins 53 secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Sandra Lie Founder and President of Australia’s premiere women’s LBTIQA+ inclusive badminton group the Shuttle Swingers. There is a lot going on from Mardi Gras, to Fair Day, to the Gay Games, to the Trans-Tasman Tournament which the Shuttle Swingers are hosting on 25 October 2025! (Starts 2min21secs)

Molly Fuller, Team Captain – Water Basketball Tasmania tells us how you can enjoy this quirky and fun sport. Pop your rainbow swim cap on, and a pair of flippers and have fun splashing about in the pool while you get fit and make friends. (Starts 17mins 47 secs)

And Jill Taylor, President – North Hobart Cricket Club tells us about a fantastic initiative that is taking place for the third time on Sunday 1 December in Tasmania at Kangaroo Bay Oval. The annual Pride game between two of the Premier League clubs  – North Hobart and Clarence for the men and women’s 1sts and women’s 2nds. It is a sensational event with the aim of raising awareness that cricket is an inclusive space for the Rainbow community. If you are in the area – head along! A massive shout out to Jill  for being such an incredible Ally as well as Craig Rainbird – President of Clarence District Cricket Club and everyone involved – for joining forces and sending the powerful message that everyone belongs in sport!  (Starts 31mins 22secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined Martin Stark, CEO World Gay Boxing Championships, chatting with us about breaking down stereotypes in boxing, tackling homophobia and transphobia, and finding the courage to be your authentic self. Martin has released his first book titled Courage: Your Right Hook: Learn the Six pillars of Courage and Make Courage a Habit. This book is more than a memoir or self-help book; it’s a catalyst for personal transformation which will challenge you to embrace vulnerability, stand firm in your values, and practice courage daily! Give it a read and you are welcome to come on the show and give Martin’s book a review! (Starts 2mins 47secs)

Dravyn Lee-Tauroa is a gun athlete, a talented netballer with The Kelpies, Australia’s male netball team, a fantastic dancer/choreographer and a good sport! He shares why the team went viral and why he is not saying bye bye bye to his love of the sport any time soon! (Starts 18mins 44secs)

Mick Garnett, CEO Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT shares the details of the exciting Rolling Rainbow Sports Day event on this Sunday November 24 which has rolled around for the third year! There are nine wheelchair sports available: AFL, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Track and Road, Frame Running, Seated Rows, Adaptive Lawn Bowls, para-Powerlifting and everyone is encouraged to get involved in the many events on the sporting calendar! (Starts 32mins 23secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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On the show this week we are joined by Alan Lang, co-chair Gay Games 11 Hong Kong,  to chat to us about the incredible success of the Gay Games in Hong Kong and how you can get to the Gay Games in Valencia, Spain in 2026! The Gay Games is the world’s biggest cultural and sporting event for the LGBTQ community every four years in a unique host city across 10 days. (Starts 1minute 27seconds)

Michelle Sheppard better know in the Rainbow community as Mama Mish delights us with an incredibly fun sport that has come to Melbourne and encourages you to get involved! The team colours are yellow, green, pink and blue. The team names are Prawn Stars, I’m a brat when I’m kicking that, Queer as yolk and The Pika Blues. The sport is Emerald City Kickball, As well as being a leader in the realm of gender equity, Mama Mish is on the Melbourne Emerald Kickball Committee and the sport is going gang- busters! This is on the back of successful launches in Sydney, Perth, and Canberra. Mama Mish also shares her journey in sport as a transgender woman and belonging. (Starts 17minutes 48seconds)

And who else is getting their game on this week? Wendy was! Wendy is a die-hard North Melbourne AFLW supporter who was cheering loudly behind the goal square at the AFLW Preliminary final on Friday night at IKON Park against the Adelaide Crows. The Kangas won 5.8.38 v 5.1.31 and that was definitely with the support of one of their fabulous fans who used to play footy in the 1990s with the Darebin Falcons! (Starts 41minutes 07seconds)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Malcolm Campbell, President Melbourne Frontrunners, an inclusive and not-for-profit LGBTIQA+ running and walking club, encourages us to enjoy the annual Melbourne Pride Run 2025 which is open for registrations and why you should join the Melbourne Frontrunners! We chat about the Sydney Marathon becoming the seventh marathon in the Abbott World Marathon Majors series and how to prepare for the Gay Games because Malcolm has been there and done that six times! (1min 32secs)

We chat with Brendon Oliver-Ewen, on the Committee of Hobart OUT Tennis to tell us what is hot in tennis in Tasmania! It’s sizzling with so many opportunities to have a hit and have fun being your authentic self! (18min 6secs)

Cerise Howard, Program Director, Melbourne Queer Film Festival shares all the action for the 34^th festival which takes place from the 14 to the 24 November with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities the world over. We’ll be chatting about the sensational five sport films and what makes the festival this year even more special. (32mins 22secs)

And who else is getting their game on this week? Nic and Beck from Melbourne Frontrunners got hitched! They met at a park run, travelled Australia hand in hand marathon after marathon with the question being popped at the finish line of the New York Marathon and a resounding YES I DO! (49mins 41secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We welcome Shaun McEachin, National Lead Sport Development at Squash Australia to talk with us about the commitment by Squash Australia to providing an inclusive environment for the LGBTIQA+ community and how you can enjoy this fantastic sport by taking part in the Rainbow Racquets Open Tournament in February 2025! Squash Australia is committed to creating a healthy sporting environment and a supportive community for the LGBTQIA+ community so head to Midsumma Carnival Alexandra Gardens Sports Precinct on the 19th January and say hi to the team, Squash Australia peeps will also be at the Midsumma Pride March 2nd February, and registrations are open for the Rainbow Racquets Open Tournament to be held on Saturday 1 February 2025 from 9-5pm at the State Sports Centres – MSAC. Let’s grow the Rainbow Racquets Network across across from Adelaide to Perth to  Sydney, Canberra, the Gold Coast and now Melbourne! ( Starts 1min 16secs)

We are joined by Dr Simon Lynch, President of the Melbourne Smashers Badminton Club to tell us about a very prestigious sporting event happening right here in Melbourne next Saturday – the Trans Tasman Tournament on Saturday 2nd November at State Sports Centres – MSAC. And it gets better – there is a party with a spring theme to celebrate the Melbourne Smashers 10^th Anniversary Spring Ball at the Pullman! (Starts 16mins 46secs)

If you like basketball, you live in Adelaide  and you are keen to expand your social circle listen up! We are joined by Asad Safi, President of the Adelaide Spectres a new LGBTIQA+ basketball club to hear all about the action that’s happening on and off the court in the coming months! And it’s a lot! The Pride March Saturday 2 November, annual Picnic in the Park as part of Feast Festival – Adelaide’s Premier LGBTQIA+ Arts and Cultural Festival, the 2025 Pride Basketball Australia Tournament, the Gay Games in Spain, and the annual NBL Pride Round  held for the 3^rd time next year in Round 19 being early February 2025! Head along and be part of something special! (Starts 29mins 50 secs)

And who else is getting their game on this week? Last Saturday was an incredible morning of connecting and learning at the Bupa Try Para-Sport – Victoria event at the State Sport Centres – Parkville organised by Disability Sports Australia and Paralympics Australia. Ayden Shaw, CEO of Disability Sports Australia, Russell Harrison, Para- sport climbing and Hayden a passionate wheelchair basketballer shared a message of encouragement to get involved because you are welcome in sport! (Starts 42mins 26 secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by former elite runner Talitha Rayner about her journey in the world of athletics, her passion for running and how this was impacted when transitioning, the challenges trans and gender diverse people face when competing in sport and rediscovering her love of running with the inclusive running and walking clubs for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies the Canberra Frontrunners and now the Melbourne Frontrunners.(Starts 2mins 15secs)

This summer we can look forward to the largest LGBTIQA+ sporting event in Australian history! The inaugural Australian Pride In Sport Festival! Beau Newell, National Program Manager, Pride in Sport This four month national calendar of LGBTIQA+ led activities rolls out over the summer months and aims to welcome new participants into sports and celebrate the achievements of queer sporting communities! It will be an exciting summer of activating, participating, educating and celebrating the Rainbow community in sport! (Starts 18mins 23 secs)

And we Go West to chat with Glen Bainbridge, Committee Member for Team Perth to talk his love of sport and the fabulous event he is MCing on the 2^nd November  – the annual Faction Carnival now in its fifth year as part of PrideFEST 2024. The Faction Carnival has been organised to encourage everyone to meet new people in a fun and relaxing environment while having a run around with plenty of laughs – that means 150 peeps having the best time dressed up in a faction colour and you could be one of them! (Starts 32mins 16secs) 

And who else is getting their game on this week? The Lacrosse Together Cup crew! Lacrosse Victoria held a fantastic community event on Sunday, 20 October at PJ Lynch Reserve in Altona North – a Come& Try session and the Lacrosse Together Cup. It was a fun social way to give the sport a go followed by a round robin event designed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in lacrosse. Lacrosse Victoria General Manager Michael Sholly and Zac an Ambassador for the Lacrosse Together Cup have some words of encouragement for you to take up lacrosse! (Starts 43mins 33secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by Kate Davies, CEO Netball Queensland, and discover how the team is positively changing the sporting landscape for the Rainbow community achieving Silver Tier recognition in the Pride In Sport index submission for 2023! Right across the code from Queensland’s premier netball team, the Queensland Firebirds to the community level with the Inclusion of Transgender & Gender Diverse people in Community Netball policy there are a number of exciting diversity and inclusion initiatives underway. Being out and about and meeting members of the rainbow community is a huge focus so head along to the Melt Festival and join in the Community Pride Netball Game on October 27, 4:00pm, Nissan Arena. Everyone is welcome and coaches are on hand for fun and free and inclusive netball activities and games! (Starts 2mins 34secs)

Talking about being welcome, Mark Aubrey CEO Sydney FC shares an A-Leagues first and even a  world first with their ground-breaking Pride membership! Australia’s most successful club wants you to enjoy all the passion and the drama of live football with their Pride Membership – a new package for Season 2024/25 designed for our LGBTQIA+ fans or Members wishing to support inclusion at Sydney FC matches. The new membership is one of a suite of initiatives introduced starting way back in 2017 to support the Rainbow community in the sport. It’s fantastic that the largest and most successful A-Leagues club in Australia has welcomed the LGBTIQA+ community in to be part of a strong and successful future with ongoing education and the innovative Pride membership! (Starts 15mins 31 secs)

Intrigued by lacrosse and keen to give it a go? Lacrosse Victoria is holding a fantastic community event on Sunday, 20 October at PJ Lynch Reserve in Altona North – a Come& Try session and the Lacrosse Together Cup. It’s a fun social give the sport a go session followed by a round robin event designed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in lacrosse and it’s free! Ellie Diamantopoulos, an Ambassador for the Lacrosse Together Cup, shares her love for the sport having not always been a sports lover and gives terrific tips on how sporting clubs can be more welcoming and inclusive. (Starts 29mins 15secs)

The annual AFLW Pride Round has been and gone and what an amazing event it was this year being the fifth year! Kara from Proud2Play shares that education combined with pride rounds are a winning combination! (Starts 45mins 14 secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by elite rower Al Viney to the JOY 94.9 studio. Al is a two -time Australian Paralympic rower being a member of the PR3 Mixed Cox Four at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and more recently at the 2024 Paris Paralympics competing in the PR3 Mixed Cox Four Para Rowing. Al s also an Ambassador with Proud2Play an LGBTIQA+ organisation which advocates for inclusion in sport. Al shares her journey as a para-athlete and how she came to feel she belongs in both sport and as her authentic self. (Starts 1min27secs)

We are joined by Jen Peden, who is on the Committee of Pride Football Australia and President of The Flying Bats – an LGBTIQA+ community football club for women and non-binary people located in Sydney’s Inner West to tell us about a fantastic annual national event running Friday October 11 – 13^th in Sydney, and why you should start kicking a soccer ball around! Get involved in the Pride Football Australia Tournament now in its fourteenth year! (Starts 19mins23secs)

We are heading into the summer months. Daylight saving is here at long last! People will be heading to the beach – even in Melbourne! And being an island, we associate Australia with sand and surf being our famed beach culture. But does the Rainbow community feel safe at the beach? Enter Lifesavers with Pride and guest Jake Little, President of Lifesavers with Pride to encourage you to become a lifesaver, sign up for the Proud Beaches Mentorship program, and apply for a Proud Beaches Scholarships, with applications now open for 2024/25! (Starts 32mins49secs)

Why is the AFLW Pride Round so important? Take a listen to Who is getting their game on for a wonderful answer to that important question from Sam Wright, Collingwood AFLW Coach as the round runs from Tuesday 8^th October through to Sunday 12^th October for the fifth year! (Starts 46mins46secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by Kristen Stone Hutchison, Development Officer Lacrosse Victoria and Pride in Sport Ally of the Year Finalist 2023 and 2024 to tell us how we can get involved in the fabulous sport of Lacrosse. You are invited to their annual Lacrosse Together Cup which also includes a Come & Try day at PJ Lynch Reserve, Mason Street, Altona North on Sunday 20 October, 10am-2:30pm. Come one come all and wear your rainbow colours!  You never know – one day you could be giving the sport a go and the next you could find yourself competing on the world stage! (Starts 2mins 18secs)

That is exactly what our next incredible guest on Game On did! Highly decorated eight-time Paralympian Danni Di Toro who is just back from Paris having competed in the Para Table Tennis talks to us about being a Para-athlete, a Paralympian, the sports of para-tennis and para-table tennis because she has competed at the top level in both, and how you can find your place in these two incredible sports. Interested in giving para-sport a go? Check out The Start Line, Paralympics Australia’s dedicated home for information, guidance and opportunities for thriving Para-athletes to begin or continue their Para-sport journeys. Keen to know what your Para-sport options are? There are 29 sports listed on the Paralympics Australia website. (Starts 14mins 59secs)

And while the AFL Grand Final is done and dusted for another year, the AFLW is gaining momentum. Next week is Round 7 – a very special week in the AFLW calendar with the Western Bulldogs playing Essendon at Mission Whitten Oval – the venue of the first Pride game in 2018! Noah Gemmell, President of Bulldog Pride, the LGBTIQA+ supporter group for the Western Bulldogs joins Game On! to chat about their exciting Pride Round plans! The AFLW Pride Round runs from Tuesday 8^th October through to Sunday 12^th October. Have a listen and join the crew for the Pride game on Friday 11 October at Whitten Oval. The Western Bulldogs have such a rich history in the AFLW Pride journey since it started in 2018 having celebrated Pride every season with AFLW teams St Kilda and Melbourne joining in 2020 – before being extended to a league-wide Pride Round in 2021! Check out the fixture and head to a game wearing your rainbow colours with pride! (Starts 35mins 24secs)

Why is the AFLW Pride Round so important? Take a listen to Who is getting their game on for a wonderful answer to that important question! (Starts 43mins 34secs)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by Olympian Campbell Harrison! Campbell is an Olympian in the Men’s boulder and lead competition and competed in the Paris Olympics this year.  As well as being an outstanding athlete we celebrate Campbell as a role model for showing his true self in a sporting environment – in Campbell’s case – at the biggest sporting event on the world stage! Is the sport of climbing the sport for you? Listen up as Campbell talks us through the ins and outs! Check out the Climbing QTs – an LGBTIQA+ climbing club which is a welcoming and inclusive community for individuals of all genders, sexualities, and identities. (2:00)

The effervescent Dion Alexander who not only is Mr Gay Pride Australia 2022 and Mr Gay World 2023 Second Runner Up, but he is also a passionate Sydney Swans supporter and member of LGBTIQA+ AFL Pride group the Rainbow Swans.

He is heading to the MCG this Saturday and will be supporting the Sydney Swans with pride. That includes wearing the team colours of red and white as well as the rainbow colours as a Rainbow Swan. Dion will be sharing with us how to be an out, loud and proud AFL and AFLW supporter! (14:16) ***

James Sutherland the CEO of Golf Australia joins us to share the message that everyone belongs in golf. We are thrilled that James has taken some time to chat to us and share the inclusive vision for golf in Australia. Interested in having a hit? James outlines how you can enjoy a sport that involves walking, talking and a dedicated 19th hole for a bevvy with your new found friends! Keen to join an LGBTIQA+ golf club? The Melbourne Rainbow Golfers and Sydney Rainbow Golfers have you covered! (30:20)

And this week who is featuring in our segment Who is getting their game?  The AFL/AFLW of course being the AFL Grand Final Week with the Big Dance on Saturday and so many AFLW games across the week! The 2024 AFL Footy Festival has been officially opened by AFL CEO Andrew Dillon and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos. So that means four days of free footy fun and entertainment on offer for fans of all ages to enjoy during the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final week.

All the action will be at Yarra Park outside the MCG and there will even be a Schweppes Ice Rink, player appearances, live entertainment, and some of Melbourne’s best food trucks and bars! Head on down with a welcome from Steve and Andrew to get involved and enjoy all the fun of sport! (43:00)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

***Correction: Sydney Co-captain Callum Mills had the Mad Monday mishap not Sydney Swans defender Robbie Fox as stated.

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We are joined by Parker Saint Clair, First Aid Trainer with Australia Wide First Aid to find out how you can be the go-to person in a sporting medical crisis. 70 % of Australians lack confidence in handling asthma attacks, chocking, and allergic reactions, only a quarter of Victorians can provide CPR after a drowning event, and more than one in 20 Aussies (6%) admit they didn’t act in an emergency for fear of making the situation worse. Parker talks us through how to react with some LGBTIQA+ sporting role plays and a call to action! Take the quiz and find our what type of first-aid helper you are. Australia Wide First Aid Quiz (5:47)

We explore weight, weight loss treatments and how to approach obesity speaking with Adjunct Professor John Dixon, Swinburne University and Melbourne University,  one of the leading clinical researchers into obesity. John has produced over 300 original research and review publications in the obesity and weight gain area of health with the finding that obesity is a disease. John debunks common myths about obesity, exercise, and provides some great insights on weight management and the role the gut plays. (19:12)

And our Sport of the Week is badminton! Clint Proctor, the CEO of Badminton Victoria chats with us sharing why badminton could be the perfect sport for you! Australia has fielded a team at every Olympic competition since the sport’s introduction in Barcelona in 1992 and has taken part in Para-badminton debuting at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. With over 250,000 people participating in Australia and 300 badminton clubs and Associations, you won’t be short of company! Inclusion is key and there are some terrific LGBTIQA+ clubs you can join today. Check out the Proud2Play Activity Directory for clubs across Australia. (31:18)

And this week who is featuring in our segment Who is getting their game?  Olympian Campbell Harrison! Campbell is an Olympian in the Men’s boulder and lead competition and competed in the Paris Olympics this year.  As well as being an outstanding athlete we celebrate Campbell as a role model for showing his true self in a sporting environment – in Campbell’s case – at the biggest sporting event on the world stage! (44:37)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Darryl Davenport – Principal Ballroom Fit joins Game On! to talk Paralympics and Para DanceSport. Darryl explains how the sport works from the three styles of dance, to the equipment, pairing and events. The newly introduced DanceSport Learning Management System offers online training for DanceSport coaches, partners, volunteers, and judges to increase awareness of coaching people with disabilities funded through an Australian Institute of Sport Play Well Participation Grant. In the new year, workshops and come-and-try days will be held in the capital cities of Australia as a nationwide promotional effort to increase the participation of people with a disability in the sport. Reach out to Darryl for more information of how you can get involved in this elegant, graceful and stylish sport. (2:00)

We welcomed Martin Stark, Founder and CEO World Gay Boxing Championships, to the show. Martin was nominated for LGBTQ Role Model of The Year at the 2024 Pride in Sport Australia Awards due to his relentless pursuit to disrupt homophobia and transphobia in the sport of boxing through the World Gay Boxing Championships and this nomination was in recognition of the difference he is making in the boxing community. Hear insights into challenging transphobia and homophobia in boxing and UFC as well as how to find the courage to speak up. (16:00)

And ever wanted to run a marathon? Toying with the idea? You have come to the right place! Stuart Brooks, Run Coach with the Melbourne Frontrunners, Melbourne’s inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, walks us through how you can conquer 42.5km! And head to coffee with friends after you cross the finish line! (29:50)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Sports Journalist Jon Holmes, Outsports, joins the show to chat about the incredible LGBTQ representation at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Outsports recorded 199 LGBTQ publicly out athletes who competed at the Paris Olympics, 64 of the 195 publicly out LGBTQ athletes took home a medal, and if TEAM LGBTQ was a nation, it would be 7th on the Paris 2024 medal count table, and 6th on the traditional gold-silver-bronze table! There are 42 publicly out lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer athletes at the Paris Paralympic Games and you can check out the fantastic list of athletes by name, sport, country, competition category (men, women, non-gendered), and gold, silver and bronze medals won.

We welcomed Nikki Ayres to the show with a huge cheer for making history in Australian sport. In just over seven minutes Nikki won Australia’s first-ever gold medal in Paralympic rowing with rowing partner Jed Altschwager in the PR3 mixed double sculls! In addition to being a super star on the water, Nikki is a legend on land selected to take part in the Australian Institute of Sport’s Thrive with Pride program and as an ambassador for Pride House-Paris 2024. (12:15)

We head across the ditch to New Zealand to speak with Gabrielle Tyacke Club Lead and Founder of New Zealand’s Auckland Rainbow Breaks – Auckland’s first LGBTQIA+Allies basketball club – to talk about how you can set up your own LGBTIQA+ sporting club! Gabrielle has done just that and shares insights into how you can successfully create your own sporting club. (20:47)

And can you ditch the dating apps and find love by joining a sporting club? Dan Syrus Melbourne Chargers says yes, yes you can! (32:40)

And who is getting their game on this week? Everyone involved in supporting the AFLW Season 2024! The season kicked off last week with games hold on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The game is going from strength to strength with an 11-game home and away season – a first in the competition’s history. Collingwood AFLW Captain Brianna Davey gave us a shout out to see you at the W! (44:18)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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We are joined by Suzie Betts, Founder of Boob Armour who is on a mission to ensure that as women advance in sport, sport also evolves and changes to cater for a changing sporting landscape. We have skin guards, mouth guards and helmets to keep women and girls safe during sport and now we have breast protection specifically targeted at protecting women and girls’ breasts during sports and exercise – a first of its kind in Australia. (Starts 4:14)

Chris Paouros, Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Proud Lilywhites – Tottenham Hotspur’s official LGBTQIA+ supporters’ group chats to us live from the UK. With Australian-born Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of the English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur on 6 June 2023, the Lilywhites have seen a meteoric rise up the ladder with ten straight wins but is Big Ange also making sure goals are being kicked for inclusivity? (Starts 14:16)

We head to Cologne, Germany to chat with David Smith, Head Coach for Stonewall Performance about why it’s important for the Rainbow community to take part in sport and he shares some great advice for how you can get your game on! (Starts 25:21)

And being the final show for 2023, we take time out to say a massive thank you to the eighty-five guests from across Australia and around the world who shared their time, passion, success and challenges across the weeks so that we can get our game on! We hear a montage of voices from everyone who has embraced the joy that sport can bring and in doing so have enriched their lives and those of others. (Starts 37:35)

There is a still a long way to go, but over the past twenty-two weeks we have found where sport is welcoming, safe, inclusive and fun for the Rainbow community!

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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Coach Daddy – Sam Dengate – Founder and Head Coach – TGeneration Gyms joins Game On! in the JOY 94.9 Studio to talk about an amazing event in its second year – the Trans Takeover #2 on December 16. It’s a popular event with a full house of competitors and all proceeds to be donated to charity – the Trans Justice Project –  building a movement standing up for justice and equality for trans and gender diverse people.

Sam shares his Top Five Safe Spaces for trans and gender-diverse folk to get active and be part of an awesome community, and provides a few great suggestions across Australia and internationally. (Starts 3:10)

Looking to get fit for summer? Sam gets into Coach Daddy beast mode and shares some great advice on how to live your best active life in the coming months. (Starts 12:57)

We are joined by amazing ally – Grace Ross-Hubble – Sport Coordinator – University Sport, Macquarie University to talk about how Macquarie University has been a trailblazer in the university sector to make the world of sport and fitness a more inclusive, and safe space for the Rainbow community.  The team at Macquarie University has been recognised at the national Pride In Sport awards as a Gold Tier Sporting Organisation for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and was awarded Sporting Organisation of the Year in 2022.  And resting on their laurels is not an option! Its onwards and upwards as they head into 2024 as an inclusive team! (Starts 23:45)

Australian-born transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey. Danielle has dedicated her life to cricket: playing men’s grade cricket in Australia before moving to Canada where she was welcomed into cricketing circles – playing women’s cricket and was called into the national team in October 2022. In November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) ruled players who have been through male puberty will not be able to compete in international women’s cricket. Danielle shares the impact on her international cricket career now being all but over, insights into the broader cricketing landscape and  what the future holds. (Starts 33:35)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

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It’s just over a year when Isaac Humphries shared his truth with his Club at the time Melbourne United Basketball Club and then the sporting world making him the only openly gay male professional basketball player currently playing in a top tier league, anywhere in the world, and the first ever Australian male basketball player and first player in the NBL to be openly gay. November 16 2022. Nick Truelson, CEO Melbourne United Basketball club came to the JOY 94.9 Studio at the Victorian Pride Centre to share the lead up to this momentous occasion in male sport and the positive impact across the NBL. (Starts 1:33)

The Melbourne Basketball Club is continuing to embracing inclusivity as a core value celebrating with the Slam Dunk for Inclusivity event where allies including Dannii Minogue actively supported the return of the 2024 Champion Pride Round with an Australian-first ‘PRIDE’ display made entirely from basketballs, donated by Spalding. Make sure to check out the Melbourne United Champion Pride game being a home game as part of the Pride Round on the 3rd February 2024. (Starts 12:22)

Mick Garnett, CEO of Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT, The Governing Body for nine Wheelchair Sports across NSW/ACT joined Game On! to talk about a celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in wheelchair sport. The annual Rolling Rainbow Sports Day on the 26^th November at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen in NSW – for the 3rd year! It’s a free, multi-sport day for members and allies of the rainbow community to come along, dress fun, let loose, and play some wheelchair sport. Everyone is welcome! (Starts 22:35)

And what is happening in Auckland – the City of Sails?  A lot! An entire five days of inclusive sport! Tom Leonard, Event Director for the Rainbow Games Tamaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 joins us to tell us all about the fifteen sports on offer, the five fabulous ambassadors and how the event aims to leave a legacy for the next generation of Rainbow youth. Auckland from April 4-8th, 2024 is the place to be! (33:27)

And Who is getting their game on this week? Mitch Creek, South East Melbourne Phoenix forward and Champion Pride Round ambassador for being an awesome ally, terrific brother and all round great guy for the Rainbow community! (Starts 42:14)

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We explore where you can having a winning career in the racing industry thanks to the Racing Queensland Racing With Pride series which is designed to encourage more LGBTIQA+ people to consider a career in racing by showcasing people working in the industry that identify as LGBTIQA+ It is wonderful that as we acknowledge and celebrate Trans Awareness Week (13-19 November) this terrific series shares the stories of Ashley Wilson, Tyler Leslight and Tye Findlay. On the show we are joined by Nick Beck from Beck Racing who provides terrific insights and advice in navigating becoming your authentic self. “Be your own hero”. (Starts 2:59)

Dion Alexander previously Mr Gay Pride Australia 2022 has returned from a recent trip to Cape Town, South Africa crowned Mr Gay World Second Runner Up 2023! A great achievement and with a promise to continue to invest in his platform which is to champion ending homophobia in the AFL and leave the world a better place. Dion also has a podcast – Our Pride by Mr Gay Pride Australia so check it out or even reach out to be a guest on his show! (Starts 12:21)

Hong Kong’s Gay Games marked the first time in the inclusive sporting event’s 40-year history that it was handed to an Asian city and it all started on the 3rd November until the 11 November. The aim was to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equality through sport and cultural exchange. Some 2,000 athletes in Hong Kong took part in sports such as badminton, dodgeball, fencing, swimming, running and trail running and we had the very great pleasure of being joined by Richard Lie who took out gold in the 6km Trail run! Athletic prowess runs in the family as Richard’s sister also brought home gold! Richard’s response to “Would you go to another Gay Games event?” was an immediate yes!  It looks like Valencia, Spain 2026 is a must-do destination for the Lie family! (Starts 23:33)

The 33^rd Melbourne Queer Film Festival is underway and the sport film line-up is sensational! Mitch Nivalis, Director Equal The Contest takes time out from a Tuesday night basketball game to chat about the making of their fantastic film which was focused on When the rules exclude you, rewrite them! That’s exactly what the Mount Alexander Falcons did in their quest to join the Central Victorian Football League. Check out the film screening 2pm Sunday 19th November at The Capitol for the Melbourne Premiere and/or be part of history and head to one of the Come & Try Days or a Pre-season Training session! (Starts 31:05)

And Who is getting their game on this week? Nic Norris and Beck Barnes – Melbourne Frontrunners, Melbourne’s inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies! This dynamic duo completed their goal of running a marathon in each Australian state and territory – together – every step of the way in 2023 – even crossing the finish line hand in hand! The loved-up couple just returned from ticking the New York Marathon off of their to-do list with Nic proposing in Central Park and Beck saying “I do!”  A sporting love story! (Starts 41:32)

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The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been run and won and we share where you can be on a winner in the racing industry!

Racing Queensland has launched a fantastic Racing with Pride series focused on sharing the stories from members of the LGBTIQA+ community and their experiences working in the racing industry. There are eight wonderful four minute videos on the Racing Queensland website and Scott Miller, Assistant Trainer Shannon Price stable joins us to share his story. Congratulations to Racing Queensland for leading the way in changing Australia’s sporting culture to be more inclusive! (Starts 2:33)

Annie Alexander, General Manager of Alexander Racing, a racehorse trainer based in Ballarat shares the joyous news of  Project Pride – Australia’s first-ever LGBTQI+ horse racing syndicate with the aims of providing a safe space for the rainbow community while flying the flag! And you can get involved as a syndicate member joining footy legend Dani Laidley and her partner Donna Leckie as Ambassadors.  (Starts 33:09)

The 2023 Melbourne Queer Film Festival starts screening from the 9th to the 19th November. Cerise Howard, Program Director,  Melbourne Queer Film Festival pops int to the JOY 94.9 Studio to let us know which sporty films are screening this year and why they were selected. You are in for a treat! Check out Equal The Contest, Offside and Marinette for three brilliant sport-based movies which raise issues of who gets to participate in sport and who gets to decide. (Starts 12:29)

We head west to talk with Richie Yates, Co-President, Perth Frontrunners to talk PrideFEST and what the Perth Frontrunners are up to this year! The 2023 Pride Run & Walk on Saturday 11 November  is a 5km run or 3km walk with a very campy Festival Zone to follow! There will be delicious food, lots of fun, fever pitch festivities and the Perth Frontrunners! Talk about FOMO! (Starts 25:06)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, it’s Dani Laidley and Donna Leckie for continuing to be out, loud and proud! It’s a winning trifecta on Melbourne Cup Day – the release of Revealed : Dani Laidley – Two Tribes on Stan, Dani confirming her interest in applying for an AFLW coaching role, and Dani and Donna being ambassadors for Australia’s first syndicated LGBTIQA+ and allies owned racehorse – Project Pride! (Starts 44:10)

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Anthony Lawrence CEO Clublinks joins us to tell us all about the brand spanking new Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) officially opening on November 13 and how the centre has been designed with the Rainbow community at heart. The team is on a mission to create happiness, brightness, energy and fun. Join in the Community Day on the 12 the November and check out all the action on the socials.   (Starts 2:35)

The 2023 Melbourne Queer Film Festival starts screening from the 9th to the 19th November and one awesome feature length documentary in the line up is Shape directed by Roger Ungers Roger That Pictures. Shape explores body image amongst cis-gendered men who are attracted to men and the complex issue of when idolisation leads to exclusion. (Starts 12:02)

Hong Kong’s Gay Games will mark the first time in the inclusive sporting event’s 40-year history that it has been handed to an Asian city and it all starts on the 3^rd November until the 11th November. The aim is to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equality through sport and cultural exchange.

Joshua Keefe, Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher extraordinaire and Talent Manager Gay Games Hong Kong joins us to tell us all about the world-class concert series in conjunction with the Games featuring local, regional, and international talent to fully showcase the capabilities and robustness of Asia’s World City. And a fabulous first in Gay Games history!

The Gala Concert Series is a two-night extravaganza on the 5th and 6th November of talent featuring electrifying performances by artists from across the globe showcasing vocal, orchestral, dance, and performance art talent. Joshua’s former Dancing With The Stars Australia partner Courtney Act! headlines night one with the exciting news that Joshua will also be taking to the stage! This is sure to be something very special!

Joshua also provides insights into life for the queer community in Hong Kong with two recent positive court rulings and the difference he is making for the next generation of up coming dancers with his dance school for kids Move For Life. (Starts 23:24)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, it’s Julie Ryan – Secretary of Proud2Play joined by Helen Tyrkos – Treasurer Proud2Play for being visible for the Rainbow community when and where it counts! (Starts 41: 56)

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Richard Goodbody, Executive General Manager Customer and Corporate Affairs, Racing Queensland joins us to tell us about the fantastic Racing with Pride series which has just launched focusing on sharing the stories of members of the LGBTIQA+ community and their experiences working in the racing industry. The racing industry in Queensland is diverse and inclusive and aims to embrace a more inclusive, safe, and healthy sporting environment for people with diverse sexualities and genders. Check out the four-minute videos on the website and if you would like to have your story included reach out to the team! (Starts 2:09)

We are joined in the JOY Studio by Nic Norris and Beck Barnes of the Melbourne Frontrunners, Melbourne’s inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Nic and Beck have completed their goal on running a marathon in each state and territory across Australia in 2023! And they did it together, every step of the way, hand in hand as they crossed the finish line! Relationship goals! All the best in New York for the grand finale – the New York Marathon. (Starts 12:43)

If you are considering running a marathon, listen up as Nic and Beck, our smiling marathon runners – with or without a camera taking pics during the event – share their top tips of how to get across the finish line after running 42.5kms. One tip: join one of the inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies across Australia and around the world and be part of a supportive and fun community of runners and walkers to help you achieve your goals. (Starts 23:43)

Jeff McLean, Co-founder of Pride Tape, joins us from Canada to talk to us about the recent controversy with the National Ice-Hockey League (NHL) and how this has impacted players using the Rainbow coloured tape on their ice-hockey sticks across the National Hockey League  The NHL has made the extraordinary decision to ban players from all 32 teams from showing support for themed nights which includes using Pride-themed tape on their hockey sticks this season saying it’s a distraction from the game. Jeff joins us to share the positive response from the professional ice-hockey community and how you can support the reinstatement of the tape.

Sign the petition now on Change. Org and send a message to Gary Bettman Commissioner of the NHL for the reinstatement of the use of Pride Tape in Sport. There are over 6,000 signatures and counting! (Starts 32:00)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, it’s the Southern Lights in Melbourne and Harbour Lights in Sydney! There is a massive shout out from Jeff McLean for their support of ice-hockey being a game for everyone! (Starts 43:17)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset so that everyone can enjoy getting their game on!

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We are joined in the JOY Studio by Ron Sinclair, Senior Sergeant / Station Commander Box Hill Police Station and Secretary Victoria Police Soccer Club and Chris Wells, President Melbourne Rovers Soccer  Club to share the history of the annual Pride Match which is on again –  Sunday 29th October. And you are invited to be part of what is a wonderful community event with the Victoria Police Soccer team made up of volunteers.

The annual soccer match is a symbol of support to the LGBTIQA+  community and a celebration of acceptance, pride and respect. In the words of Ron Sinclair, “It’s not about the results. It’s about the relationship”. (Starts 2:15)

Chris Wells, President Melbourne Rovers Soccer Club  – Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ soccer club shares how he came to be President and the opportunities for you to give soccer a go. Head along to their Come & Try sessions in the park. Check out their facebook page for details for a funday Sunday. (Starts 11:24)

Geoff Tripp, General Manager Community Growth and Marketing Basketball NSW, joined us to tell us that registrations are open for an awesome event – the annual Pride In Basketball Australia tournament now in its second year. If you like to dribble, slam dunk, cheer and party then this is the event for your 2024 calendar! (Starts 20:53)

Richard McBrearty, Head Curator – Scottish Football Museum chats to us live from Glasgow to share how the Rainbow community features in the collection. The Gala Fairydean Rovers shirt work by Zander Murray – the first Scottish senior footballer to come out as gay in 2022 – is a prized artefact in Europe’s first national football museum.  And there are plans to continue to grow the collection and ensure football is for everyone. (Starts 30:38)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, it’s the National Hockey League teams and players. The National Hockey League has made the extraordinary decision to ban players from all 32 teams from showing support for themed nights which includes using Pride-themed tape on their hockey sticks this season saying it’s a distraction from the game. In response many of the National Hockey League teams have reached out to Jeff McLean, Co-founder of Pride Tape, to see how they can respond to the league’s decision and continue to support the Rainbow community.

You can support the reinstatement the use of Pride Tape in Sport by signing the petition now on Change. Org and sending a message to Gary Bettman Commissioner of the National Hockey League. There are 5548 signatures and counting! (Starts 41:50)

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Bec Ahern who heads up the This Girl Can initiative at VicHealth shares the amazing opportunities for women during This Girl Can Week (9-15 October). It’s a week to celebrate women smashing stereotypes to be active however, wherever and whenever they choose without being judged. Check out the website and see whether you might like to have a go at Zumba, Bollywood dancing, Ballet or Roller-derby to name but a few of the oodles of fun activities across the state. Take a look at the stories of the This Girl Can Ambassadors who inspire us with how they overcame their doubts and insecurities and are now loving living an active life! (Starts 2:27)

Fran Hurndall Guinness world record holder, former football player of the round ball, and Founder and CEO of The Female Football Project joins Game On! to tell us all about her inspiration to dribble a soccer ball 1000kms from the Gold Coast to Sydney. What an incredible achievement for an awesome cause – to encourage women and girls to dare to dream and forge a career in football and enabling a pathway for female coaches. Interested in being a coach? Give Fran a follow on Instagram or Facebook for more information. Congratulations Fran on raising over $15,000 for Women Sport Australia and for being nominated for a 2023 FIFA Fan Award. (Starts 11:19) 

We are joined by Professor of Neuroscience Bryce Vissel,  St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney to talk about the latest research approach to Alzheimer’s and the actions you can take to maintain a healthy brain. Years of dedicated research has resulted in a breakthrough with a way forward to reverse the process of Alzheimer’s, restore the switch in the brain and as a result restore the capacity for memory. While the research continues Professor Vissel shares how we can give ourselves the best opportunity to keep our brains functioning by our lifestyle choices today. (Starts 20:59)

Do you have two left feet? Jan Davies Chairperson OUTDance, Perth based ballroom dancing group, lets us know that even if you do you can enjoy all forms of dancing from the cha cha, to the samba, to line dancing to the waltz. If you’re in the area, grab your dancing shoes, head along and be part of 22 years of gliding across the dance floor with a game of bingo thrown in for good measure! (Starts 32:24)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, the Liberty A league Women 2023-24! The season is about to kick off and you can keep the Matilda’s magic going by supporting our 12 teams across the coming 22 weeks. Aussie soccer hero Courtnee Vine shares why she has resigned with Sydney FC, her goals for the season and that she hopes you’ll get on board!

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset so that everyone can enjoy getting their game on!

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Beau Newell, National Program Manager, Pride In Sport joins us to share the outcomes, areas of focus and new initiatives we can look forward to from the recent Pride In Sport Summit. (Starts 3:00 mins)

James Cardall President Pride Football Australia (PFA) tells us all about the burgeoning inclusive soccer league in Australia, how you can get involved and invites you to head along to the annual 2023 PFA Tournament on October 6 and 7, Perry Park, Brisbane / Meanjin. The Josh Cavallo Shield sees PFA 2023 hosts, Brisbane Inferno take on a PFA team comprising players from the Sydney Rangers, Melbourne Rovers & Perth Pride. The 2023 Justin Fashanu Cup will be played between traditional rivals Sydney Rangers FC and Melbourne Rovers SC. And PFA 2023 hosts Brisbane Inferno FC take on the Flying Bats FC in the Julie Murray Cup. What an amazing weekend! (Starts 12:26 mins)

Kade Matthews, Founder of Melbourne’s first LGBT+ Ice Hockey club the Southern Lights and President of Australian LGBT Ice Hockey provides an interesting insight into the sport and how you can take to the ice. (Starts 22:23 mins)

Ever thought about taking up swimming? Summer is upon us and the Glamourhead Sharks would love to see you poolside. Paul Whelan, President of Melbourne’s LGBTIQA+ Masters Swimming Club, delights us with the swimming exploits of the group all across the globe, at various pools in Melbourne and at their annual Queens of the Pool event at Sircuit Night Club where the Glamourheads and Melbourne Surge battle it out – with waterproof make-up! (Starts 31:21 mins)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, Katie Wykes, Deputy Chair Collingwood Pride encourages everyone to get involved with your AFL Pride group! (Starts 40:36 )

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset so that everyone can enjoy getting their game on!

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The mighty Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on Saturday for the 2023 Men’s Grand Final! Join the Magpie Pride Army and cheer on the black and white with Collingwood Pride on Friday, Saturday and into Sunday! Antoun Issa, Chair Collingwood Pride joins us live in the JOY Studio to talk us through how you can get involved, that you are welcome to jump on the bandwagon and have fun! Give Collingwood Pride a follow on Instagram or facebook for the details of where to meet up and when or send a DM. Don’t be shy! (Starts 1:50)

What are the LGBTIQA+ Brisbane Lions fans doing this week to support their team? There is Pride of Brisbane facebook group and Dion Alexander, AFL Pride Collective member, Rainbow Swan and Mr Gay Pride Australia 2022 joins us to encourage those interested to get involved and build the LGBTIQA+ supporter group up to be as strong as the Rainbow Swans, Collingwood Pride, Carlton Pride and other more established groups. Emma Louise, Pride of Brisbane, would love to hear from you to create something special together! (Starts 11:31) 

Brisbane is the sporting city of the moment! The Brisbane Lions are in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. The Brisbane Broncos are in the NRL Grand final on Sunday. And Steve Bevan, President Brisbane Hustlers, Brisbane’s gay and inclusive rugby club joins Game On! to tell us all about this incredible club, his sporting journey, why you should join and the goal for the Bingham Cup in Rome 2024! (Starts 22:00)

Ever thought about trying lacrosse? there is no time like the present! Kristen Stone Hutchison Development Officer Lacrosse Victoria and Pride in Sport Ally of the Year 2023 Finalist joins us to tell us how we can get involved! The Lacrosse Together Cup is on Sunday, 8 October – the annual social round robin with clubs competing and the community invited to head on over and give this terrific sport a go. (Starts 30:26)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, Jazz Stout definitely is that’s for sure! Jazz is the Lacrosse Victoria Together Cup Ambassador for the 2nd time, coach and player and shares her love for the sport! (Starts 30:29)

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