Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Date: 21st August 2025       

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Place: Online - Register Here

Beginners Guide to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Webinar Outline

About the Presenter:  Keith Whelan
Keith presently facilitates workshops and webinars for SSO’s and Sporting Clubs across Australia.  Keith has consulted and facilitated workshops and webinars for State Government Departments of Sport across States and Territories.

He has presented workshops for the likes of Swimming WA, Sport SA, NSW Rugby, Cricket NSW, Tennis Australia and Football Tasmania.

What previous clients have said:

 "An informative workshop that gave a good mix on creative technique and practical aspects of writing grants. Keith was an interesting and entertaining tutor. I'd be interested in any follow up workshops". – NSW Netball

 "Great workshop, very inspiring, Keith tackles as many aspects of grant writing as he can in the short time he has" – ACT Brumbies

“Excellent workshop and amazing facilitator! Enlightened our organisation to what funding is available and how to apply for such – Disability Sports Australia

Who should attend:
The workshop is the ideal, practical guide to grant writing for any Sports Club seeking to attain an understanding of implementing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and ideology in their club.  

This 1-hour webinar is designed to equip sporting administrators and committees with the tolls, knowledge and strategies need to excel in fostering an inclusive, divers and equitable club space.

This webinar covers critical components of inclusive leadership, enhancing self-awareness, cultural competence, effective communication and the ability to develop an inclusive volunteer and committee strategy within a sporting association or club.

The following subject matter will be discussed:

·        Defining Inclusive Leadership

·        Building Cultural Competence

·        Cultivating appreciation for diverse experiences

·        Recognizing unconscious bias

·        The value of diversity in team dynamics

·        Embedding inclusion in the club culture

·        Organizational policies that drive equity