Sponsors & Partners

Sport is at its best when everyone feels they belong.

At the Office of Sport, we’re focused on helping more people across NSW get involved in sport and active recreation, whether that’s on the field, in the water, on the court, on a trail, or as part of the team behind the scenes.

Participation creates stronger communities. It brings people together, builds friendships, boosts wellbeing and creates opportunities for people to connect through shared experiences. Sport and active recreation can help people feel seen, supported and part of something bigger than themselves.

That’s why we’re working alongside clubs, communities, sporting organisations and local partners to create welcoming, inclusive and accessible opportunities for participation across NSW. From supporting inclusive facilities and spaces to encouraging environments where everyone feels respected and valued, our goal is simple: help more people enjoy the lifelong benefits of sport and active recreation.

We know that diverse sporting communities are stronger sporting communities. When people from different backgrounds, experiences and identities can participate fully and authentically, everyone benefits. Inclusion helps build better teams, stronger connections and more vibrant sporting environments.

Creating these experiences requires ongoing collaboration across the sport and recreation sector. Together with our partners, we’re helping foster cultures where diversity is celebrated, barriers are reduced and participation is open to all.

Every person deserves the chance to enjoy sport in a way that feels safe, welcoming and positive. That’s why we remain committed to supporting opportunities that connect people, strengthen communities and ensure that Everyone Plays Here.

We’re proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the Pride in Sport Summit. Events like this provide an important opportunity to share ideas, celebrate progress and continue building a sporting landscape where LGBTQ+ people can participate, contribute and thrive.

Website: www.sport.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 13 13 02

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) is a globally renowned public research university committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusion. Established in 1949 and located in Sydney, UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight and part of the Universitas 21 global network. It supports over 70,000 students and nearly 8,000 researchers across seven faculties.

UNSW is recognised not only for its academic and research leadership but also for its progressive commitment to equity and diversity. As a Platinum Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index, the university actively fosters a safe, affirming, and empowering environment for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Key to this commitment is the ally@UNSW Network—a visible group of trained staff and students who advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. They offer confidential support and raise awareness through events such as Mardi Gras, IDAHOBIT, and Wear It Purple Day. UNSW also provides gender affirmation guidelines for students and staff, ensuring respectful and inclusive processes across university systems.

Student-led groups like the UNSW Queer Collective further enrich campus life by offering peer support, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.

With a strong focus on inclusive education, UNSW continues to lead in creating a culture where gender and sexuality diverse individuals can thrive—academically, socially, and professionally.

revolutioniseSPORT is Australia’s most trusted online sports management platform
helping organisations simplify their day-to-day duties, maximise their community
impact, and focus on what’s important.
At revolutioniseSPORT, we are committed to maximising the capabilities of sporting
organisations and simplifying participation for members with innovative technological
solutions.
Designed to provide immediate benefits without a complex setup, organisations
manage all aspects of their sport within one intuitive platform—reducing
administrative burden and improving efficiency for club volunteers.
The all-in-one platform connects all levels of sport, from local to national, within a
single integrated system. With events, finance, competitions, classes, shop features,
and bulk or individual messaging all in one place, administrators can efficiently
manage and communicate across the entire sport. Plus, with one unique member
profile, members can access and register for every level of their sport using a single
login.
revolutioniseSPORT gives effortless registration to a diverse range of members on
our platform as part of our mission to reduce barriers to sports participation in
Australia.
That’s why we’ve committed to including gender-inclusive registration options on all
registration forms for all sports on our platform because everyone deserves to play.
As the gateway to sports participation, revolutioniseSPORT is where inclusive play
starts.

The European Union (EU) has had a presence in Australia through its Delegation in Canberra since 1981. Tasked with managing official relations with Australia, the Delegation collaborates closely with the 26 EU Member States’ diplomatic missions in the country.

Australia and the EU, being like-minded partners, share robust political, economic, and cultural connections, actively collaborating on global issues like sustainable development and climate change while upholding international law.

The rights of LGBTQIA+ persons remain part of the EU’s public diplomacy efforts. EU in Australia is proud to sponsor the Australian Human Rights Awards and provide the annual Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, and to bring to Australia the photographic exhibition LOVING: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s-1950s and actively participate in national and local pride celebrations.

The EU in Australia proudly sponsors Pride in Sport 2026, reflecting the EU’s commitment to celebrating diversity as a collective richness, free from discrimination, exclusion, or violence.

Centrepiece is where Melbourne’s most talked‑about events come to life. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic sports and entertainment destination, the venue sits among Grand Slams and sold‑out shows. You’ll find contemporary design, generous natural light and sweeping views of the Melbourne skyline. Every space is crafted to feel open, flexible, and welcoming.

Thoughtfully curated menus celebrate local produce, and dedicated support and seamless technology ensure every detail feels effortless. Whether you’re attending a conference, celebration, or awards night, you’re in a place designed to make every moment feel special.

Nike’s mission is what drives us to do everything possible to expand human potential. We do that by creating ground-breaking sport innovations, by making our products more sustainably, by building a creative and diverse global team and by making a positive impact in communities where we live and work. We believe in a fair, sustainable future where everyone thrives on a healthy planet and level playing field. Our Purpose is to move the world forward through the power of sport – breaking barriers and building community to change the game for all.

SBS is Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-lingual broadcaster, committed to telling stories that help Australians understand who we are, where we have come from and what we could become. SBS gives expression to a wide range of perspectives and voices across all our platforms as part of our desire to reflect the true diversity of Australia, to all Australians. At SBS, we are dedicated to promoting inclusion and social cohesion. Diversity has always been at the heart of SBS and we’re proud of the job we do and incredibly proud of our diverse workforce and inclusive culture. That’s why we’re committed to continuing to champion diversity in all its forms: because when we think a little differently, take a different perspective and celebrate the things that make us unique, it makes a world of difference.

At Encore, we’ve been creating memorable event experiences that connect and inspire organizations for decades. With a customer-first mindset backed by world class service, we have an unmatched breadth and depth of event production services to support our customers through every step in the event planning and management process. Encore’s Pride group is proud to sponsor the 2026 Australia Pride in Sports Awards as their principal production supplier. Encore knows that by supporting the pride community, we allow people to turn up as their whole selves to life and this allows us to better connect and inspire a better world.

CoachMate backs the people who shape first sporting moments, equipping volunteers, teachers, and caregivers to create safe, welcoming environments where everyone belongs. Built as a modular, white-label platform for national and regional sporting organisations, CoachMate meets communities where they are, bringing together four connected products across Schools, Home, Learning, and Club. We combine official coaching curriculum with modern micro-learning, activity video, and team management tools, delivered through fully branded apps and web experiences. The result is stronger delivery, higher retention, deeper community connection, and clearer ROI from grassroots programs. Trusted by partners including Cricket Australia, Golf Australia, NZ Football, Basketball NZ, and NZ Rugby League.

Together with our partners, VicHealth is reshaping systems for a healthier, fairer Victoria. At the heart of this is our commitment to cultural safety and equity – led by and informed through the voices and experiences of our diverse Victorian communities.

We’re proud to support Pride in Sport, which is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for the LGBTIQ+ community to be physically active in ways that suit them.