2026 CMSport Forum
Join leaders and practitioners from across Victoria’s sport and recreation sector for the 2026 CMSport Forum: Racism Doesn’t Belong in Our Game.
Building on the Racism Doesn’t Belong in Our Game campaign, this Forum will bring together the sector to explore how we can collectively tackle racism and create safer, more inclusive sporting environments.
Who should attend?
The Forum is designed for leaders and practitioners from across Victoria’s sport and recreation sector, including sporting organisations, community sporting clubs, local and state government, community organisations, researchers and sector partners.
Why attend?
- Gain insights into the impact of racism in Victorian community sport.
- Hear lived experiences alongside the latest research and evidence.
- Learn about approaches to tackling racism across the sector.
- Connect with leaders committed to creating systemic change.
- Leave with practical tools and actions to strengthen inclusion within your organisation.
Speakers and panellists
Speakers and panellists include Patrick Johnson OLY (Culture and Safety Advisor at Sport Integrity Australia), Carmel Guerra OAM (Centre for Multicultural Youth and CMSport), Dan Birrell (CEO, Football Victoria), Rob Hyatt (Manager, Cultural Experiences, Koorie Heritage Trust), Shaun McEachin (General Manager, Collingwood Basketball Club), Professor Ruth Jeanes (Monash University), Sophie Byrnes (Manager ‑ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Football Victoria) and Brigitte Walker (Senior Project Officer, CMSport).
More speaker announcements to come.
The 2026 CMSport Forum is delivered by the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) and CMSport.