
Inclusion and Diversity
We aim to foster an environment that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our community.
All Welcome, Always
Our inclusion and diversity priorities
We are focused on supporting the inclusion of marginalised and underrepresented groups in our UWA community, through targeting initiatives across the below key areas:
- Indigenous Sport
- Pride in Sport
- All Abilities
- Women in Sport
- Regional and Remote Communities
- Multicultural Sport
- Universal Design
Meet your Inclusive Sport Champions

Aaron (he/him) is a Warumungu man who coaches basketball at UWA. He believes in the importance of creating a safe space where Indigenous people can comfortably participate in sport, and he strives to include everyone by creating a family atmosphere in his team.

Ian (he/him) is a male elite netballer and coach. He is passionate about social equality in sport, and removing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Ian applies these passions to his personal sporting endeavours, as well as sport event management at UWA.

Monty (he/him) is a Swim Instructor at the UWA Aquatic Centre. He believes that social inclusion allows for a more vibrant and accepting community. Monty has taken part in the AUSTSWIM Access and Inclusion course, so that he can support culturally and linguistically diverse people, and people with a disability.

Suchi (she/her) is the Vice President of UWA Futsal. She is passionate about using sport as a tool to support culturally and linguistically diverse people. Suchi has represented UWA at Nationals, and endeavours to support the mental health and wellbeing of students in sporting communities. .

Taneesha (she/her) is involved in the UWA Outdoor Club, where she enjoys taking part in kayaking, rock climbing and hiking. Having found a strong sense of community in her sport, Taneesha is committed to generating awareness about the gender imbalance in outdoor sports, and empowering women in sport.
Inclusive sporting initiatives
- Inclusive club sport and recreation sessions
- Women only training sessions
- Inclusive Sport Champions
- Pride in Sport Index
- Disability sport scholarships
- Inclusive sporting club grants
- All gender change rooms
- Inclusive gym access events
- Facility access improvements
- Indigenous University Games
- Come & Try Events
- UWA Water Awareness Program
- Women in Sport Leadership Program
- Work integrated learning opportunities
- Pride in Sport Training