Pride in Bowls

For more information on how to ensure your club is inclusive to all members of our community CLICK HERE or see below for our Guidelines for the Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse people. BA takes a zero tolerance position on attitudes regarding homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and interphobia within our sport.

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Resources

LGBTQ+Sport Integrity Guidelines (SIA and Pride in Sport)
LGBTQI+ Inclusive Clubs (Proud2Play)
Pronouns Explained (Trans Hub)
Inclusive Language Guide (Amnesty International Australia)
Inclusive Social Media Guidelines (Pride in Sport)

Bowls Australia joins Pride in Sport program

As AIS Thrive with Pride Ambassadors, Right at Home Jackaroo Lee Schraner and Para Jackaroo Serena Bonnell recognise the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

LGBTQI+ supportive clubs

The below clubs have gone out of their way to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ community, hosting events to celebrate pride.

Richmond Union – Pride Cup
Club Tweed – Rainbow Versatility Pairs
Thornbury Bowling Club – Pride Tournament

For support, find contact details of several organisations below.

QLife | 1800 184 527
ACON | 1800 063 060
Lifeline | 13 11 14
Black Rainbow
Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636
The Gender Centre Inc. | 02 9519 7599
Queensland Transgender Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Assoc Inc. (QTrans) | 0494 313 620

Bowls WA’s RAINBOW-lers

The below clubs have gone out of their way to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ community, hosting events to RAINBOW-lers, is Bowls WA and the WA Government’s new social bowls event created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

No prior experience is required, and all necessary equipment is provided. Clubs participating in this initiative have received LGBTQIA+ inclusivity education thanks to GRAI – Gay Rights in Ageing Inc.