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But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes, sport can also be a space where racism is experienced &#8211; from the sidelines, on the field, and within sporting systems themselves.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> </span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These experiences can affect a young person’s mental health, sense of belonging and willingness to keep playing. Over time, racism in sport can push talented young people away from the very activities that should support their wellbeing and growth.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> </span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this episode of </span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know Your Rights</span></i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you’ll learn how racism shows up in community and school sport, how it impacts Aboriginal athletes and families, and what can be done to create safer, more culturally respectful sporting environments. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> </span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This conversation also highlights resilience, strong community leadership and the power of sport as a positive force when it is inclusive and safe.</span></p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guests featured in this episode</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"> </span></p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anita North</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a proud Gunditjmara and Mutti Mutti woman with Jatawajali and Torres Strait Islander bloodlines. A mother of three and long-time netball player and coach, Anita co-founded the Naarm Angels Netball Club. She shares her experience supporting young Aboriginal athletes, challenging racism in community sport and creating culturally safe spaces for young people.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> </span></p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Barry Judd</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a Pitjantjatjara man and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne. Barry brings decades of experience in Indigenous education and research to explain how racism in sport operates at both individual and systemic levels, and why cultural safety and accountability are essential.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> </span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know Your Rights is narrated by journalist Jedda Costa — a proud Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta, Mutti Mutti and Barapa Barapa woman with many years’ experience covering Indigenous stories.</span></p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this episode you will discover:</span></b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How racism in sport can be </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">overt</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (racial abuse and slurs) and </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">covert</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (bias in selection, umpiring and recognition)</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The role of spectators, coaches and sporting officials in either challenging or allowing racism to continue</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How racism in sport can affect </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mental health, confidence and a young person’s sense of belonging</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why many Aboriginal families carry a heavy load of responsibilities and may feel reporting racism is too hard</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How intergenerational trauma shapes the way racism is experienced and responded to today</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The importance of </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">culturally safe sporting spaces</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> where Aboriginal identity is recognised and respected</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why education and anti-racism training for clubs, officials and volunteers is critical</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How sport can also be a powerful space for leadership, pride and positive change</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where to go for support if you or your child experiences race discrimination or vilification in sport</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Song credits:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call It Out &#8211; David Arden</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koori Woman &#8211; Carole Fraser &#8211; </span></span><em>Acknowledging the late Aunty Carole Fraser’s track &#8211; rest in peace pioneer and trailblazer &#8211; titled ‘Koori Woman’. We use this song with permission from family and with respect.</em></li>\n</ul>\n"},{"__typename":"WPGraphQL_Page_Acfbodycontent_BodyContent_Wysiwyg","contentHeading":"Protected attributes in Victoria under the Equal Opportunity Act (2010) ","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is a full list of protected attributes in Victoria under section 6 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">age</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employment activity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gender identity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disability</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industrial activity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawful sexual activity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marital status</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parental status or status as a carer</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical features</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">political belief or activity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profession, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade or occupation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">race</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">religious belief or activity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex characteristics</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual orientation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an expunged homosexual conviction</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a spent conviction</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and personal association (whether as a relative or otherwise) with a person who is identified by reference to any of the above attributes.</span></li>\n</ul>\n"},{"__typename":"WPGraphQL_Page_Acfbodycontent_BodyContent_Wysiwyg","contentHeading":"Find out how VEOHRC can help","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you or someone you know experienced race discrimination? Learn how VEOHRC can support you.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get more information from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, <a href=\"https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/complaints/make-a-complaint/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a complaint or report</a></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you make a formal complaint we will take it through our conciliation process. Conciliation is an informal flexible approach to finding an outcome to a complaint</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outcomes can include an agreement to give an apology, to do cultural safety training, change policies and procedures, to keep your job or get it back, and give financial compensation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t want to make a formal complaint but want to report race discrimination, you can make an anonymous report to us through our online community reporting tool</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you may have experienced race discrimination you can contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Monday to Friday to speak with an inquiry officer on <strong>1300 292 153</strong></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our staff are specifically trained to support First Nations people when they are seeking information or making a complaint.</span></li>\n</ul>\n"}]},"acfRichContent":{"richContent":[{"__typename":"WPGraphQL_Page_Acfrichcontent_RichContent_Downloads","title":"Download the transcript here ","introduction":"","downloads":[{"download":{"title":"Transcript &#8211; Racism in sport standing up against discrimination in sport","fileSizeFormatted":"48kB","fileTypeFormatted":"DOCX","sourceRemote":"https://cms.humanrights.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Transcript-Racism-in-sport-standing-up-against-discrimination-in-sport.docx","sourceLocal":{"publicURL":"/static/d618784beb6ed78f5a2756f1fea5de71/Transcript-Racism-in-sport-standing-up-against-discrimination-in-sport.docx"}}}]},{"__typename":"WPGraphQL_Page_Acfrichcontent_RichContent_RelatedCaseStudies","sectionHeading":"You might also be interested in","caseStudies":[{"image":{"sourceRemote":"https://cms.humanrights.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/healthcare-podcast.png","sourceLocal":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#f8f8f8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/b7a8c/healthcare-podcast.png","srcSet":"/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/0c1f8/healthcare-podcast.png 198w,\n/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/c662d/healthcare-podcast.png 395w,\n/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/b7a8c/healthcare-podcast.png 790w","sizes":"(min-width: 790px) 790px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/5a382/healthcare-podcast.webp 198w,\n/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/24cc4/healthcare-podcast.webp 395w,\n/static/766f3f8a184b71a24cd05e42d3fbee3b/4f831/healthcare-podcast.webp 790w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 790px) 790px, 100vw"}]},"width":790,"height":448}}}},"title":"Your health, your rights: standing up against racism in healthcare ","introduction":"Imagine walking into a hospital or clinic, feeling unwell and vulnerable, only to be met with cold stares, dismissive tones, or outright discrimination. 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