Paddle Australia is committed to fostering inclusion and diversity for all athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and supporters.

What is inclusion?

Inclusive behaviours are pro-active, aimed at ensuring people from all backgrounds, ages and abilities feel welcome, respected and safe. In-line with the values of a ‘United paddling community’ our clubs, states and Paddle Australia are committed to actively promoting inclusion in our sport.

What is diversity?

Diversity can include differences in racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, ability and age. Sport Australia believes that every Australian should be able to participate in sport. In-line with the values of a ‘United paddling community’ our clubs, state associations and Paddle Australia are committed to actively encouraging diversity in paddling.

Support Services

Life Line – 13 11 14 

Beypond Blue – 1300 224 636  

MensLine Australia – 1300 78 9978 

QLife – 1800 184 527

eheadspace – 1800 650 890 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Butterfly Foundations National Helpline – 1800 334 673 

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline – 1300 6577 380 

SANE Australian – 1800 187 263

MindSpot – 1800 614 434