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    TRANS AND This document outlines

    GENDER
    the basics of making your
    sport more inclusive for

    DIVERSE trans and gender diverse

    INCLUSION
    people. You can download
    the full Guideline: Trans

    IN SPORT:
    and gender diverse
    inclusion in sport and

    THE BASICS
    a guide on responding
    to common scenarios
    from humanrights
    commission.vic.gov.au/
    guidelines.

    WHAT ARE THE KEY TERMS?


    Gender identity is someones internal sense of self and how they identify, understand or
    perceive their gender. Gender is different from sex, which is someones biological sex
    traits. Sex has historically been understood as either female or male, but we now know
    there are many variations.
    A trans (short for transgender) person is someone whose gender identity does not
    exclusively align with their sex as recorded at birth. Some trans people are female, some
    are male, some are non-binary (outside the female/male binary), and some are agender
    (dont identify with any gender). Gender diverse refers to this wide range of gender
    identities.
    A cis (short for cisgender) person is someone whose gender identity does exclusively
    align with their sex as recorded at birth someone who isnt trans.
    These are just some commonly used terms and language used to describe gender
    identity shifts over time. Terms can even differ between cultures and generations, so its
    always best to ask someone what terms are appropriate for them.
    TRANS AND
    GENDER
    DIVERSE
    INCLUSION
    IN SPORT:
    THE BASICS

    WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?

    Theres more to sporting Trans and gender diverse


    ability than strength and people use toilets as
    testosterone toilets and change rooms
    Testosterone can increase a persons as change rooms
    strength, but sport is about more There is no evidence to support
    than just strength. Fitness, training, the notion that trans and gender
    age and experience often play a diverse people use toilets, change
    bigger part in making someone a rooms or other facilities to assault
    good player. Recent studies have or harass others. Trans and gender
    shown no significant link between diverse people are generally at high
    testosterone and performance for risk of being victimised, assaulted
    elite female athletes.1 or harassed in toilets and change
    rooms.2

    WHAT DOES THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT SAY?


    Discrimination is unlawful on the basis of a protected attribute, such as gender identity or sex,
    in the areas of public life covered by the Act, including sport, employment, club membership
    and service delivery. Victorias Equal Opportunity Act 2010 protects against:

    Direct discrimination when you treat someone unfavourably on the basis of a protected
    attribute for example, refusing to hire someone because of their age.
    Indirect discrimination when you impose an unreasonable requirement or condition that
    could disadvantage a person with a protected attribute for example, where a court room
    is not wheelchair accessible.
    Sexual harassment, including sexually suggestive or invasive questions.
    Victimisation because of a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment.
    Guideline: Trans and gender diverse inclusion in sport includes more information on the Act,
    its exceptions and exemptions, liability, the positive duty to eliminate discrimination, as well as
    other laws that may apply to your club or organisation.

    1 S Bermon et al, Serum androgen levels in elite female athletes (2014) 99(11) The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
    Metabolism, 4328.
    2 J L Herman, Gendered restrooms and minority stress: The public regulation of gender and its impact on transgender
    peoples lives (2013) 19(1) Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, 65.
    No two transitions/ No one changes gender
    affirmations are the same to reap rewards in sport
    Many trans and gender diverse Transitioning or affirming gender is a
    people go through a process of deeply personal decision and is not
    socially, medically or otherwise something done on a whim. There is
    transitioning or affirming their gender. no evidence at the international level
    This process is different for everyone of boys or men changing gender to
    and doesnt necessarily include reap rewards in womens sport.
    hormone treatment or surgery.

    HOW CAN I BE INCLUSIVE?


    If someone in your sport is undergoing
    transition/affirmation or a new trans or
    gender diverse person is entering your
    sport, you can easily ensure that your
    club or organisation is inclusive.
    The most important thing is to treat the
    person like you would anyone else. A trans
    man is a man, a trans woman is a woman
    and a non-binary or agender person is a
    person.
    Always put the person first and ensure
    that whatever you do enables them to
    participate in your sport.
    TRANS AND WHERE DO I START?
    GENDER
    DIVERSE The following steps are a starting point
    INCLUSION for ensuring your club or organisation
    IN SPORT: is inclusive (and complies with the
    THE BASICS positive duty in the Equal Opportunity
    Act). For more detailed guidance, see
    Guideline: Trans and gender diverse
    inclusion in sport.

    Scan your sport and organisations culture and environment to identify any barriers to inclusion.

    Develop an equal opportunity or gender identity policy you can find a template gender identity policy at
    humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/guidelines.

    Ensure players and staff know their rights and responsibilities, as well as your policies on inclusion and member
    protection.

    Discuss a plan with any players or staff who are transitioning or affirming their gender of how to advise others,
    who will do it and when.

    Ensure names and pronouns are accurate in conversation, documentation and systems, such as employment
    documents, team lists and rosters. If you make a mistake, its best to apologise promptly and move on.

    Ensure that people can use toilets, change rooms and other facilities that are appropriate to their identified gender.
    Also ensure that people have the choice of wearing the uniform appropriate to their identified gender.

    Develop a fair, effective and confidential complaints procedure for players and staff, and make sure people know
    about it.

    Check in with trans and gender diverse players and staff periodically to make sure theyre comfortable and
    address any concerns or issues.

    WHAT SHOULD I KEEP


    IN MIND?
    Dont ask about medical or personal information unless
    its necessary for a non-discriminatory purpose
    this could be unlawful.
    Only collect medical or personal information with
    consent and make sure you protect the persons
    WHERE CAN I FIND MORE
    ADVICE, INFORMATION
    privacy.
    Always ask if someone is comfortable discussing their
    gender identity or transition/affirmation. OR TRAINING?
    Dont discuss someones gender identity or transition/ You can contact the Commission or visit our website:
    affirmation with anyone else unless you have explicit
    permission. Always ask the person how they would want Enquiry Line 1300 292 153 or (03) 9032 3583
    a discussion, if any, to take place. Email enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au
    Be mindful of respectful communications and language Website humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au
    between staff and players, as well as spectators where
    The full Guideline: Trans and gender diverse inclusion
    possible.
    in sport also includes contact details of specialist
    Dont rely on trans and gender diverse players or staff organisations that can provide advice, information
    to educate you or others in your club or organisation and training.
    about gender identity issues.

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