Purpose & Commitment

Tennis NSW is committed to embracing diversity by ensuring our sport, programs and events are welcoming, safe and inclusive for everyone. We believe that being inclusive means reflecting the diversity of our local communities so that people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences can participate in tennis in a way that is positive and meaningful for them — regardless of their sex, sexuality, gender identity, expression or other defining characteristic.

Inclusion is about providing choice for people to participate in sport in a way they feel comfortable. Alongside mainstream tennis offerings, there are a variety of LGBTQ+ initiatives and community‑driven events that people can choose to participate in and enjoy.

Statements on Inclusion

Please click here to read a statement from our CEO about LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity and athlete wellbeing.

Please click here for a statement from our President affirming zero‑tolerance towards bullying, harassment and vilification of people of diverse sexualities and genders, including homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

Pride in Sport

Tennis NSW is a participating member of Pride in Sport, an inclusion program delivered by ACON designed to assist sporting organisations of all levels to include and celebrate people of diverse sexualities and genders across employees, coaches, volunteers, athletes and spectators.

To find out more about Pride in Sport and how it supports organisations, please click here.

Pride in Sport Index

The Pride in Sport Index is co‑endorsed by the Australian Human Rights Commission and Sport Australia as a national benchmarking tool that specifically assesses LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. It enables organisations to assess their performance, understand what constitutes good practice and benchmark initiatives against other sporting organisations.

Tennis NSW has achieved Gold Tier status in the Pride in Sport Index for multiple years in recognition of our ongoing commitment to inclusion in tennis

To find out more on the Pride in Sport Index, click here.

Transgender Inclusion Guidelines

Tennis NSW has developed Transgender Inclusion Guidelines for Community Tennis to support clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers in creating safe and affirming environments for people who identify as transgender. These guidelines also include practical tips on fostering positive experiences for all players.

To view the Transgender Inclusion Guidelines for Community Tennis, click here.

Dress Codes and Uniforms

All individuals should be able to work and play in a uniform that aligns with their sense of comfort and identity. Tennis NSW encourages flexible, gender‑inclusive dress codes that avoid basing uniform requirements on gender stereotypes. If gendered uniforms are used, clubs are encouraged to allow individuals a choice of which uniforms to wear, ensure a range of sizes and consider designs appropriate for all body types and expressions.

Support Services

For confidential support, guidance or member protection matters:

Tennis NSW Support
• Member Protection Information Officer — email: [email protected]
• Inclusion & Diversity Team — email: [email protected]

Tennis Australia Support
• TA Integrity & Compliance Unit — email: [email protected]

External Support Organisations:

Links to relevant Governance

To view our policies, including our Transgender Inclusion Guidelines for Community Tennis and our Member Protection Policy, please click here.

Tennis NSW promotes zero tolerance on attitudes regarding homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia within our sport.

Resources

• LGBTQ Sports Club Directory
• Pride in Sport
• Proud 2 Play
• Trans Hub
• Twenty10
• Transcend
• Trans Pride Australia
• Parents of Gender Diverse Children
• Trans Health Australia
• The Gender Centre
• Hunter Gender Alliance
• Sport Integrity Australia
• Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales
• Australian Human Rights Commission
• International Travel Advice for LGBTQI+ community