Diversity & Inclusion in Leisure Forum
EOIs now open for presenters at upcoming forum aimed at strengthening communities through inclusive aquatic and leisure facilities.
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Published 16 August 2025

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NSW & ACT Diversity & Inclusion in Leisure Forum 2025

Save the Date & Call for Presentations

In support of inclusion at Australian aquatic facilities, leading national and regional organisations are working together to showcase best practice initiatives, resources, and training across NSW and the ACT in support of strengthening diversity and inclusion across the aquatic and leisure sector.

The forum is set to occur at Aerial, University of Technology Sydney (Ultimo) on Wednesday November 19, 2025.

The Forum is aimed to create an opportunity for the leisure, aquatics, recreation and fitness sector to strengthen its ability to welcome, support and include everyone into everything it can offer in local communities throughout NSW and the ACT.

The event provides various short, TEDx-style presentations that share initiatives that are in practice, addressing diversity and inclusion in the sector.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders, local champions, stakeholder, community representatives and those connected with the leisure, aquatics, recreation and fitness sector are urged to Save the Date for this important opportunity to learn new ways to support diversity and inclusion.

Expressions of Interest
The organising committee is seeking expressions of interest for presenters to share great ideas about initiatives that are in operation for which evidence has been gathered to substantiate impact and sustainability.

Presentations are to follow a TEDx Talk style, described here (with the presentation length likely to be 15 minutes, including a response to one audience question). Topics addressing key target groups, activities and resources described below are encouraged, and ideas addressing other matters are also welcome.

  • CALD (incl. refugees)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Disability
  • First Nations
  • Mental health
  • Older adults
  • Youth
  • Customer service
  • Communication & Marketing
  • Aquatic programs
  • Health club programs
  • Venue management
  • Social connection
  • Staff training
  • Program resources
  • Equipment
  • Workforce diversification
  • Communication resources
  • Marketing resources

To express your interest in presenting, select the link provided. EOI will close on COB Tuesday 2nd September.

CLICK HERE to complete the EOI online form.

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