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Everything you need to host a Pride Cup event, raise funds, educate your members, and make sport more inclusive. All completely free for any community club in Australia.

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Impact report ↓ Fundraising ↓ Education ↓ Hosting ↓ Mental health support ↓
2025 Impact Report

The numbers behind the movement.

See the real-world difference Pride Cup clubs made in 2025 from grassroots all the way up to the elite level.

469
Teams engaged
52
New teams in 2025
2,200+
People in education
78
Education sessions
18
Elite teams engaged

Download 2025 Impact Report →
Fundraising

Raise money for your Pride Round

Fundraising one-sheeter

Download our fundraising guide for nine simple, proven ideas your club can run on game day or throughout the season. From bake sales and raffles to online giving campaigns, no effort is too small and no big budget required.

Download fundraising guide →
Education & Inclusion

Build a more inclusive club.

Education sessions are free for registered community clubs. Access guides, research, and live sessions to help your club become a genuinely welcoming place for LGBTIQ+ players, officials, and families.

Playing with Pride research report

Produced in partnership with PwC and Pride in Sport, this report examines the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Australian community sport and what clubs can do about it. Essential reading for club leaders and administrators serious about inclusion.

Read the report →

Inclusive language guide

A practical guide to using inclusive language in your club — on and off the field. Covers gendered language, pronouns, and how to respond when someone gets it wrong. Designed for coaches, captains, and committee members.

Download guide →

Education sessions

Education sessions are completely free for registered community clubs. Pride Cup delivers sessions for clubs, associations, and schools across Australia. Topics include inclusive language, understanding LGBTIQ+ experiences in sport, and bystander action.

Request a session →

Inclusive language guide

Language shapes culture — and in sport, the words we use on and off the field matter. This practical guide from the Victorian Government covers inclusive terminology for LGBTIQA+ identities, helping coaches, administrators, and players communicate with respect and confidence. An essential reference for any club serious about belonging.

Read the guide →
Funding & Grants

Money to make it happen.

Two grant programs are available to help clubs cover the cost of hosting their Pride Round.

Movember x Pride Cup Community Club Fund

Up to $1,000 available for clubs hosting a Pride Round. Covers event costs, merchandise, promotion, or education sessions. Applications open each season.

Apply for funding →

Snow Foundation x Pride Cup Grant

The Snow Foundation supports community-level LGBTIQ+ inclusion initiatives. Pride Cup clubs may be eligible — contact us to find out more and get help with your application.

Find out more →
Hosting a Pride Cup

Get your event off the ground

Whether this is your first Pride Game or your fifth, here’s what you need to plan, promote, and deliver a great day for your club and community.

Players at a Pride Game

Photo: Daisy Nitsch

Register your club

Sign up to host a Pride Game or Pride Round. We’ll send your welcome pack and connect you with a Pride Cup coordinator.

Register here →
Education session at a Pride Cup club

Photo: Macquarie University AFC

Book an education session

Our educators deliver sessions at clubs nationwide covering inclusive language, calling out harmful behaviour, and building belonging.

Book a session →
Planning a Pride Cup event

Photo: Penny Ryan Photography

Planning a Pride Cup checklist

Everything you need to plan your Pride Round from start to finish — download our step-by-step event planning checklist.

Download checklist →
Mental Health Support

LGBTIQ+ mental health services.

A directory of LGBTIQ+-specific support services, organised by state. Share these with your club and display them on game day.

QLife

Phone & Chat

LGBTIQ+ peer support & referrals — available nationally.

1800 184 527 · 3pm–midnight daily

Lifeline

Crisis Support

Crisis support for all Australians, 24 hours a day.

13 11 14 · 24/7

Beyond Blue

Mental Health

Mental health support & information for all Australians.

1300 22 4636 · 24/7

13YARN

First Nations

Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.

13 92 76 · 24/7

Switchboard Victoria

Online Directory

LGBTIQ+ peer support counselling, information, and referral service.

switchboard.org.au →

Thorne Harbour Health

Counselling

LGBTIQ+ health organisation offering counselling, community programs, and social support.

thorneharbour.org →

Rainbow Health Victoria

Resources & Referrals

Health information, resources, and provider referrals for LGBTIQ+ Victorians.

rainbowhealthvictoria.org.au →

ACON

Health & Support

NSW’s leading LGBTIQ+ health organisation — counselling, community programs, and health services.

acon.org.au →

Twenty10

Youth

Support for LGBTIQ+ young people (12–25) in NSW including counselling, housing, and social programs.

twenty10.org.au →

Mental Health Line (NSW)

Crisis Line

1800 011 511 — ask to be connected with the LGBTIQ+ liaison officer.

1800 011 511 →

Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC)

Health & Counselling

Mental health counselling and support programs for LGBTIQ+ Queenslanders.

quac.org.au →

Open Doors Youth Service

Youth

Support services for LGBTIQ+ young people in Queensland — counselling, groups, and advocacy.

opendoorsyouth.org.au →

LGBTI Legal Service

Legal & Advocacy

Free legal advice and referrals for LGBTIQ+ Queenslanders experiencing discrimination.

lgbtilegalservice.org →

SHine SA

Counselling

Sexual health and relationship counselling including LGBTIQ+ affirming services across South Australia.

shinesa.org.au →

SAMESH

Health & Community

LGBTIQ+ health promotion, community events, and peer support programs across SA.

samesh.org.au →

Freedom Centre

Youth

Support and social space for LGBTIQ+ young people (under 26) in Perth — drop-in, counselling, and youth groups.

freedom.org.au →

WA AIDS Council (WAAC)

Health

LGBTIQ+ health services and community programs across Western Australia.

waac.org.au →

Working It Out

Counselling & Support

Tasmania’s LGBTIQ+ community organisation — counselling, support groups, and social connection for all ages.

workingitout.org.au →

QLife (National)

Phone & Chat

LGBTIQ+ peer support — particularly useful in areas with fewer local services.

1800 184 527 →

Meridian ACT

Health & Counselling

LGBTIQ+ affirming health and mental health services in the ACT and surrounds.

meridianact.org.au →

A Gender Agenda

Trans & Gender Diverse

Support, advocacy, and community for trans, intersex, and gender diverse people in the ACT.

genderrights.org.au →

Territory Pride (Darwin)

Community

LGBTIQ+ community group in Darwin connecting people to local events, support networks, and services.

Facebook page →

QLife (National)

Phone & Chat

LGBTIQ+ peer support and referrals — the most accessible option for many NT residents.

1800 184 527 →

Ready to be part of it?

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