Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Inclusion in Australian Cricket Dr Ryan Storr Dr Grant O’Sullivan Associate Professor Caroline Symons Professor Ramón Spaaij Melissa Sbaraglia August 2017 Prepared for Cricket Australia & Cricket Victoria August 2017 Victoria University, August 2017 1 Acknowledgements The preparation of this research report has been a collaborative effort between Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University. We also acknowledge the support of the Victorian State Government and Sport and Recreation Victoria in supporting this research. This support has contributed to a leading piece of research from a State Government and State Sport Organisation within the area of LGBT inclusion in sport. Appreciation to the following: Cricket Victoria: Emma Staples Cricket Australia: Sam Almaliki Copyright This report has been prepared by ISEAL on behalf of Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia. The information contained in this report is intended for specific use by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia and may not be used by any other organisation for any other project without the permission of ISEAL. All recommendations identified by ISEAL are based on information provided by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia with input from staff, community participants and players. ISEAL has relied on this information to be correct at the time this report was prepared. © Copyright 2017 to ISEAL Contact details For further information regarding this research project, please contact: Professor Ramón Spaaij Research Focus Leader (Sport for Inclusive Communities) Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living Victoria University PO Box 14428, Melbourne VIC 8001 E:
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