FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2021

Hello friends,

Anti-racism and inclusion. These are two concepts that must be incorporated into the values of the Collingwood Football Club according to the Do Better report. But there's a catch... it needs to happen 'in a meaningful way'. The report went on to say 'there is a gap between what Collingwood Football Club says it stands for and what it does' (p. 6). It's clear now, if it wasn't before, that club's need to live-and-breath their values. 

The report has already had huge consequences for Collingwood and provides important learning opportunities for every professional sports club, in every code, around the country. 

Community sports clubs need not miss out. The report has incredibly powerful advice for clubs of all sizes. Club identity is at stake here. Knowing what's acceptable and what's unacceptable. Appreciating the value of each and every club member.

The feature article for this newsletter: Collingwood's 'Do Better' report: 6 practical take-aways for grassroots sports clubs dives into the pivotal steps clubs must take to tackle racism and promote inclusion. 

Regards,
Tarik Bayrakli 
Manager, Club Respect

CLUB RESPECT JOURNAL

Collingwood's 'Do Better' report: 6 practical take-aways for grassroots sports clubs
By Tarik Bayrakli

"Respect is the key. It helps unlock your ability to understand the lived experiences of others around you, to sense and appreciate the pain that comes from being belittled and racially put-down. This has to be a genuine effort. Being defensive and combative makes it hard to reach the understandings that matter."

CLUB RESPECT WEBSITE

The President | Club Respect

Club Respect places a 'right actions' lens over each role in the club. Print out all 8 info sheets and hand them out to your club members. This month we feature 'The President'.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Outraged - Football Tackles Discrimination | UEFA.tv

Some of the biggest names in football, past and present, talk about their own personal experiences of the racism and discrimination that continues to blight the world’s most popular sport. [53 mins]

Club Respect is a national harm-prevention initiative by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls, of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee

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