CR Journal

Match officials to unite at the National Officiating Summit

Club Respect is excited to announce that we'll be a Community Partner for the National Officiating Summit, to be held in Melbourne from 17-19 November 2023. Match officials have a power that isn’t often recognised. Coming together across codes to promote positive relationships with players and spectators can supercharge the prevention work already being done.
CR Journal

Club Respect partners with SportWest

Club Respect is thrilled to announce a partnership with SportWest, supporting their Sideline Behaviour initiative with our β€œA.W.E.S.O.M.E.” framework and resources.
CR Journal Chelsey Taylor

Steps towards reconciliation in community sport clubs

Include a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) plan in the strategic planning for your club committee. This can ensure your club is acknowledging the broader role it plays in embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait, and have a sound framework to achieve goals around reconciliation and inclusion.
CR Journal Chelsey Taylor

Game On: Reconciliation in action through sports

Sporting clubs and associations have many ways to contribute to reconciliation efforts, by challenging the norms we’ve previously accepted in our sporting environments and taking action towards change. By encouraging community sports clubs to transition from being mere allies to becoming active accomplices, we can collectively contribute to a more inclusive and equitable sporting culture.
Panel of Expertise Julia Symons

Online practice sessions: How do we overcome the language barrier?

Kristy from an Athletics club in Melbourne asks "Our training sessions are mainly online now. One thing we have noticed is that the video calls make it hard for those athletes where English isn't their best language. What can we do to get their attention and provide additional support?"
Panel of Expertise Rana Hussain

Supporting families through financial hardship

Maggie from Wodonga in Victoria and asks "We know that we have boys and girls that can't afford the gear. Is there something we can do at a club without the kids feeling embarrassed or ashamed?"
Panel of Expertise Joe Ball

Out of bounds: locker room antics or harassment?

Carolyn asks β€œI think the Richmond Tigers have proven that their workplace is unsafe [referring to a recent locker room groping incident]. What are their responsibilities in regards to the filmed multiple sexual assaults?"
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