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Thrive with Pride Program

Helping to create respectful, educated and inclusive sporting communities across the country

This AIS Thrive with Pride Program offers rainbow athletes and allies the opportunity to join an inclusive community and drive LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives within Australian sporting communities.

Since launching in 2022 the program has welcomed more than 50 athlete ambassadors from different sports and locations across the country. Over the years the program has been fortunate to work with incredible athletes who have achieved some huge wins such as launching new initiatives, winning national awards and educating leaders in sport.

Applications for 2025 Thrive with Pride Program have now closed

Congratulations to this year's cohort of ambassadors

2025 Thrive with Pride Program Ambassadors

AIS Thrive with Pride program ambassador eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the program, participants will need to be:

  • A current or former categorised athlete and/or a national team representative of a recognised funded sport
  • An Australian citizen or have been granted permanent residence status

For further information please contact:

Interested in hearing more about the program or becoming an ambassador in 2026. Please contact: kate.beveridge@ausport.gov.au, Community Engagement Adviser

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