But first is our weekly sporting headline and we chat with Beau Newell, National Inclusion Manager, Pride In Sport about the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Trans and gender diverse inclusion guidelines for elite sport which were recently released. Beau talks us through the Guidelines and how they reinforce the importance of inclusion, and that there is a place for trans and gender diverse athletes in elite sport. Read the AIS Guidelines – Joint Statement by Pride In Sport, Proud2Play, Pride Cup and Equality Australia. (2:04)

In A Chat With Jacs, the talented Netboy Riley Richardson, member of the Australian Open Men’s netball team shares how he found his passion for this iconic Aussie sport, pathways for getting involved, and his experience of sport, authenticity, acceptance and inclusion. Riley gives us the low-down on whether the Wing Defence position is needed or a nice to have, and there is a drum roll moment with talk of a rebrand! (12:42)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Melanie Kawa, semi-professional rugby player with an eighteen year career in domestic and international rugby in the USA and France. Hailing from Papua New Guinea, our incredible Ally Melanie is the former captain of the PNG national 7s & 15s teams on the World Rugby stage and shares how she is changing the game for women in sport on and off the field with pay parity, and on the mic! (22:13)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport,  Soupy heads to the Melbourne Wranglers Wrestling Club to see whether wrestling might be the sport for him as well as supporting the West Coast Eagles. It’s certainly a club that is on a mission to ensure that all people, of all genders and all sexualities feel welcome and included in the sport of freestyle wrestling! (33:55)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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The Special Olympics is on from June 17 – 25 June in Berlin, Germany and Pierre Comis, CEO Special Olympics Australia shares how our Australian Olympians are ready to conquer the global arena! With around 850,000 individuals in Australia living with an intellectual disability or autism, the Special Olympics helps discover and showcase their talents along with being a catalyst for them to lead fulfilling lives. Sport is helping provide individuals living with an intellectual disability or autism with personal achievement, pride, and inclusion. All the best for our 64 Aussie athletes competing across nine of the 26 different sporting events at the organisation’s biggest event yet! (3:11)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Mick Garnett, CEO of Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT and this year’s winner of the Australian Pride in Sport Award for LGBTQ Executive Leader.  The organisation’s motto is “We believe in the ability to change lives through sport” and Mick explains the work Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT has undertaken to make this a reality for many! (24:21)

In A Chat With Jacs, we chat with Lachlan Smith, Founder of the Birmingham Unicorns Cricket Club in the UK to talk about a cricketing world first! The UK’s first ever inclusive cricket tournament took place at Sutton Coldfield, a round-robin between Warwickshire Cricket Club and four other professional county clubs – Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Middlesex and Northamptonshire.  An amazing achievement which saw Lachlan recognised as a recipient of the inaugural Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Community Cricket Heroes campaign  award! Howzat! (13:12)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport,  this week’s surprising sport is the amazing sport of  Yoyoing and yes there is a World Championship! Could you beat the fastest time to complete 100m whilst throwing and catching a yo-yo? Your target is 13.9 seconds which was recorded at the 1996 Yolympics! Time to dust that Fanta yoyo off and start walking the dog!

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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In A Chat With Jacs, we’re chatting with Tom Harley, CEO Sydney Swans about the Swans’ commitment to diversity and inclusion with the eighth annual AFL Pride Game on Thursday 8th June at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It promises to be another spectacular show of passionate support for all fans of our great game.  And if your AFL Club doesn’t have an AFL Pride Supporter group, Tom provides great advice on how to make it a reality. Make sure to join in the Chant for Pride at three-quarter time! (6:00)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Sebastian Ross, a champion midfielder and a member of the St Kilda Football Club leadership team, to discuss the Club’s  commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community in AFL and what makes playing in Thursday’s AFL Pride match against the Swans so special. (17:50)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport,  this week’s surprising sport is Rock, Paper, Scissors and is there a world championship? You better believe it. And an Association. And a Society. A popular way to resolve a dispute that has stood the test of time way back from Ming-dynasty times! (27:21)

And to close the show, the team cross live to Roland-Garros in Paris to speak to friend of the show Caroline Maes, Tennis sports journalist, who has some breaking news about the French Open and the support for the LGBTIQA+ community! (35:42)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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In A Chat With Jacs, former Socceroo and human rights advocate  Craig Foster explains the importance of The Voice to Parliament, the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and why Craig is supporting the Yes vote in the coming referendum. (13:30). AFL legend Eddie Betts shares his story and why he believes voting Yes is a priority for First Nations people. (1:30)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Caroline Maes live from Paris, France to talk tennis! Caroline is a talented sports journalist who specialises in tennis and motorsports and who is hard at work producing the live court feeds from Roland-Garros at the French open. Hear how the French LGBT tennis scene is booming and how you can get involved! (28:00)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport, combat juggling is the topic of the day! Maybe that’s the surprising sport for you! (40:00)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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In the Sidelined Sporting Highlight this week we have the very great pleasure of speaking with Carson White – President Daylesford Football Netball Club to tell us all about how the Daylesford Football Netball Club has embraced the Rainbow community and the staging of the third annual Pride Cup this weekend. (3:00)

In A Chat With Jacs, we’re talking footy with Felicity Gaylard, Committee member Carlton Pride joining us in the JOY Studio to share the great work underway to make the LGBTIQA+ Carlton fan experience a wonderful one and the support by the club. (11:00)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport, jousting is the topic of the day. On a horse and on a tall bike! Ever so surprising! And we have our very own jousting world champion right here in Australia – Warrigal, Victoria to be exact! Giddy up! (20:51)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Ivan O’Mahoney, Producer of the intriguing ABC documentary Folau – Folau is the story of one of Australia’s most gifted and controversial athletes, and how a social media post landed him at the heart of our culture wars, derailing careers in the process. The two- part series provides an insight into Israel Folau’s environment, the pressures and resulting decisions and is a must watch! (27:45)

Darren ‘Morro” Morrin, Head Global Communications and Media Relations, International Gay Rugby (IGR)  Association joins us to talk us through the statement released by the IGR regarding concerns over Israel Folau’s selection in the Killik Cup and calls for a review of the Rugby Football Union’s gender policy. #rugbyforall (38:49)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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Every person, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves the right to participate in sports without fear, prejudice, or exclusion. Together, we can create safe and welcoming sporting environments that celebrate diversity and foster inclusivity.

In the Sidelined Sporting Highlight, Antoun Issa – Chair– Collingwood Pride is doing just that! The AFL Pride group has been rebranded and reinvigorated so that members of the LGBTIQA+ community can head to the footy, relax and have fun! Head to their socials – Instagram and facebook, get involved and be a part of something really special in the history of the game. (2:37)

In A Chat With Jacs, Jacs spoke with Kristen Stone Hutchison, Development Officer from Lacrosse Victoria about how Lacrosse is making huge inroads in being an inclusive and welcoming sport for the LGBTIQA+ community. There are so many awesome events on in the coming days and the Lacrosse Together Cup to look forward to in October. There a call out to get involved and see whether passing, catching, cradling, scooping and shooting the ball is your thing! And congrats Kristen for being named a finalist as 2023 Pride In Sport LGBTQ Ally of the Year. (12:24)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Evelyn Boy-Mena, Gender Technical Officer in the World Health Organisation (WHO)  Department of Gender, Human Rights and Equity – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GRE-DEI) about how the WHO came to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases, the aims of WHO in supporting LGBTIQA+ human rights and how you can get involved. Evelyn spoke about Mpox (monkeypox) and the many events WHO is holding online to keep everyone educated and safe. (22:00)

In Soupy’s Surprising Sport, Jonny Paulet, Mr VicBear 2023 joins us in the JOY Studio to share his great work in getting Victorian bears active! One way to do that is taking part in Active Bear events such as an axe throwing competition. Soupy and Jonny go axe to axe in a JOY Studio-safe best of three axe competition play off with Soupy needing a lesson or three! If you are a bear now is the time to get active and join in the fun! (33:00)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) day and there is a lot happening in the sporting space! Lots of events and national sporting organisations launching polices to support inclusion!

In 1990 the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and in 2023 four members of the Pride in Sport Collective released inclusion policies, frameworks and resources in support of inclusivity: Water Polo Australia, Badminton Australia, Squash Australia and the Australian Dragon Boat Federation!

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Ash Unicombe, Assistant Coach of the Melbourne Chargers Rugby Club – Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby club shares his love of the sport, how he got involved, how you can get involved and the exciting Surf v Turf Fundraiser against Melbourne Surge Water Polo Club. (4:30)

Demetra and Jacs headed along to watch the Melbourne Chargers compete in the annual Pride Cup where this year the team went head to head with Monash University Rugby Club. It was a Festival of Rugby with all teams taking part wearing rainbow-coloured socks, playing on a pitch with a rainbow flag painted on the grass, and rainbow flags proudly flying

The Pride Cup is part of the official Pride Round and part of Rugby Victoria’s commitment to promoting and supporting the diversity and inclusion of LGBTQI+ rugby participants, communities and families. 

In A Chat With Jacs, Jacs spoke with Neil Hay, Rugby Victoria President and on the Board of Directors of the Melbourne Rebels. Neil was instrumental in the current success of the Melbourne Chargers being a previous head coach of Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby team in the early days. Neil shares why he coached the Chargers, why inclusion is important, the ground-breaking research undertaken with Monash University to stop homophobic language in sport and the future of rugby for the LGBTIQA+ community. (15:38)

A big thank you to Tyrone Landsman – President of the Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club, Anthony Past-president of the Melbourne Chargers, Rory – Current Melbourne Chargers Committee Member and Chargers Player, and Chris Gist – Captain Monash University Rugby Club for being a part of the show. (24:35)

In Demetra’s Drama, Demetra talks with Ness Gemmell President of Bulldog Pride about IDAHOBIT Day, the AFL Pride Collective’s push for a Pride Round, and the importance of AFL and AFLW Pride supporter groups. (28:00)

Charlotte Lynch of Melbourne Surge Water Polo shares why water polo is a passion and encourages everyone to give the sport a go. Turns out being bad at a sport isn’t that bad and can even be very endearing! (38:49)

Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s brand-new sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports. 

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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Rowen chats to us about the origins of the Glam Slam, how Tennis Australia have both celebrated and taken practical steps to show their commitment to inclusion of the LGBTIQA+ community at the global phenomenon that is the Australian Open. He gives his insights to why male tennis players may be reluctant to come out, and the challenges and courage of LGBT tennis players daring to stage GLTA tournaments in countries unfriendly to the rainbow community. We discuss the conundrum that is Margaret Court, and share his own personal journey of love for the game of tennis. 

With guest appearances on the grounds of the AO Pride Day from Victorian Equal Opportunity Commissioner Ro Allen, players and finalists in the Glam Slam, and tennis legend Billie Jean King. 

This is Sidelined Extra time delivering to you insightful interviews with sporting leaders and legends focused on making sport safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun for the Rainbow community. 

Recorded at the JOY 94.9 Studio in the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre. 

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David is an LGBTIQA+ advocate, Co-founder of the U.S National Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Response, former CEO of The Trevor Project, an acclaimed film and TV producer and writer, and represents and manages Extraordinary Sporting Talent Around The World.

Two of the Extraordinary Sporting Talents that David represents are Josh Cavallo, A-League Adelaide United soccer player and Isaac Humphries, Melbourne United NBL player.

David shares insights into his incredible success in guiding professional athletes to come out, the importance and impact of pride rounds and the wearing of the Rainbow colours, and his amazing award-winning work as an Impact Producer with his feature documentary Alone In The Game. This must-see documentary follows the challenges facing LGBTQ athletes at the professional, collegiate and Olympic levels and is the only documentary of its kind.

Listen to the historic coming out videos posted to twitter by Josh Cavallo in October 2021 and shared by Isaac Humphries in November 2022.

This is Sidelined Extra time delivering to you insightful interviews with sporting leaders and legends focused on making sport safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun for the Rainbow community.

Recorded at the JOY 94.9 Studio in the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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