Inclusion
Perceptions of safety, inclusion and belonging in sport.
In 2024/25, most respondents felt they would be safe and accepted at sporting events and welcomed at local sports clubs.
However, 25% felt it was probably or definitely false that they would be welcomed and valued at their local club.
Those more likely to feel this way included:
- Those with disability (34%)
- Those aged 55+ (29%)
- Women (28%)
People with disability were also more likely to say they would not feel safe and accepted at sporting events (27%, compared with 20% overall).
These results highlight ongoing barriers for people with disability in engaging with sport.
Perceptions of inclusiveness in sport (% definitely + probably true)
I would feel safe and accepted to go along to any sporting event in Australia and support whoever I liked - 80% - 2023/24: 78% - 2022/23: 78% - 2021/22: 78% - 2020/21: 79% - 2019/20: 78%
I would be welcomed and valued at any of the local sports clubs in my area - 75% - 2023/24: 73% - 2022/23: 73% - 2021/22: 72% - 2020/21: 72% - 2019/20: 73%
