What is Hockey for All?
Hockey for All is a program that aims to support people with disability to experience the benefits of playing the inclusive, fun and safe sport of hockey.
The program has engaged with six Western Australian clubs and associations to deliver a bespoke hockey experience to their members based on the needs of their communities.
Hockey for All is proudly supported by Hockey Australia, APM, Inclusion Solutions, and the Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries.
Contact your local Hockey for All club
| Fremantle Cockburn Hockey Club | Monique Miller | allabilitiesfchc@gmail.com | ||
| Whitford Hockey Club | Karen Forrest | karen.forest@whitfordhockey.asn.au | ||
| Karratha Hockey Association | Tanya Watkins | juniorhockeykha@gmail.com | ||
| Coalfields Hockey Council (Collie) | Gary Faries | coalfieldshockeycollie@outlook.com | ||
| Lower Great Southern Hockey Association | Dinah Gordon | do@lgshockey.asn.au | ||
| Busselton Hockey Association | Robyn McNeil | hockey@busseltonhockey.org.au |
Testimonials
The all abilities hockey team has bought joy achievement and a sparkle back to [my daughter] Hayley’s eye that she lost for a long time after being so sick. It was a chance for her to be able to get back to living her life again and making new friends as well as a new sport. All the volunteers are amazing and the kids are the most gorgeous, welcoming kids ever. Hayley’s favourite things about hockey: 'She gets to hit balls and play games'."
- Emma, Fremantle
"After 20 years off the field this program has been a highlight. Far better than the gym or Pilates.
1. The variation in the exercises is very well thought out, which involves all aspects of stretching and relaxing.
2. I haven't heard one negative comment and all I have spoken to sound energetic and enthused by the program.
3. My most enjoyable part so far is the interaction with the Anglicare Bridges Group of special needs people joining in our game. Total FUN. FUN. FUN. and then some!!
Thanks to everyone involved."
- Squoka, Collie
Resources & Courses
Hockey for All
- About Me - Fillable Form
- Introduction to Club & Coach - Fillable Form
- First Session Description - Fillable Form
- Hockey for All assets (logos & social media tiles)
FIH
Australian Sports Commission
Sport Integrity Australia
APM
Play by the Rules
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
Disability Sports Australia
Hockey WA Inclusion Position Statement
Hockey WA is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all people. Being an inclusive sport not only reflects our core values, but it also reflects the diversity of our communities.
Hockey WA has a zero-tolerance to any form of bullying, harassment and/or vilification towards people with diverse sexualities and/or genders. This includes forms of homophobia, biphobia and/or transphobia.
We are passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and active lives. Hockey WA celebrates diversity of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersex status, ability, skill, cultural background, ethnicity, location, reilgious or political beliefs, or life stage. There is a place in our sport for everyone, exactly as they are.
That is why Hockey WA has adopted and is in full support and full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ hockey members and players as part of Hockey Australia's Inclusion Policy, which can be found here.
Yours sincerely,
Fabian Ross
Hockey WA CEO
Pride Round
Pride Round is a celebration of inclusivity in sports, bringing together athletes, clubs, and the LGBTQIA+ community to promote diversity and belonging.
This annual event, held across Hockey WA's competitions, highlights the commitment of teams and organisations to creating safe and welcoming environments for all players and supporters. Festivities include community engagement activities, exhibition matches featuring LGBTQIA+ inclusive teams, and special Pride-themed uniforms.
Beyond the competition, Pride Round serves as a platform to encourage conversations around inclusivity in sports, reinforcing that everyone - regardless of gender identity or sexuality - should feel comfortable participating.
Pride in Sport
Pride in Sport is a national program dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports at all levels, supporting organisations in fostering safe and welcoming environments for athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans.
The Pride in Sport Index (PSI) is Australia's only benchmarking tool designed to measure and improve LGBTQIA+ inclusion within sporting organisations. Achieving certification through the PSI reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion in sports.
In 2024, Hockey WA earned Silver Level certification, an improvement from its previous Bronze status, recognising its ongoing efforts to create an inclusive space for all. Other hockey organisations, including Hockey Australia and various state & club-level groups, have also been acknowledged for their leadership in LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
This recognition highlights the broader movement within sports to ensure that all individuals, regardless of sexuality or gender identity, feel welcome and valued in their sporting communities.
Days of Significance
| March 31 | Transgender Day of Visibility | |
| April 26 | Lesbian Day of Visibility | |
| May 17 | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) | |
| May 24 | Pan (Pansexual & Panromantic) Visibility Day | |
| May 28 | LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day | |
| June | Pride Month | |
| July 14 | International Non-Binary Peoples Day | |
| Last Friday in August | Wear it Purple Day | |
| September 23 | Celebrate Bisexuality Day | |
| Week surrounding September 23 | Bisexual Awareness Week | |
| October 8 | International Lesbian Day | |
| Third Wednesday in October | International Pronouns Day | |
| October 26 | Intersex Awareness Day | |
| Last full week in October | Asexual Awareness Week | |
| November 8 | Intersex Solidarity Day | |
| November 13-19 | Transgender Awareness Week | |
| November 20 | Transgender Day of Remembrance | |
| December 1 | World AIDS Day |
Resources
- Pride in Sport website
- Pride WA website
- Minus 18 website
- QLife website
- Lifeline website
- Anti-Homophobia & Inclusion Framework for Australian Sport
- Guidelines for the Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse People in Sport
- Guidelines for the Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse People in Community Hockey
- HIV & Sports: Myths & Truths
Acknowledgement of Country
Hockey WA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and play our sport. We recognise the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as the Traditional Owners of the land where Perth Hockey Stadium stands, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
We also acknowledge the First Nations peoples from across the many regions of Western Australia where hockey is played, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern, and we honour their enduring connection to land, waters, and community.
Hockey WA is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful hockey community that recognises and celebrates the rich culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Story of Hockey WA's Indigenous State Team Uniform
By Terri and Harry Golding
The black swan, or known in Noongar as maali, is sitting proudly with its wings open ready for any challenges.
There is a total of eight meeting places, representing Hockey WA regions - the Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Mid West, Pilbara, South West, Peel, Great Southern and Perth. These meeting places represent the regions where many people play hockey, making sacrifices when commencing their journey to represent WA in hockey, travelling many kilometres for trials and training sessions, striving to become the best they can be with the hope of playing hockey for WA. The journey lines between each of these meeting places represent the connection every region has to each other. They also represent the roads and country that they travel while on their journey to play the sport we love.
In the foreground, there are two sections - the first section has the symbol for food (mereny), fruit (kamak), flowers (djet) and eggs (nooroks). The following section is full of the symbol for a person, the people are representing the players, coaches, umpires, families and all the officials that make hockey in WA possible.
In the next two sections, the maali is sitting proudly on the river, which is represented by the symbol for river, or known in Noongar as bilya.
The last section has the symbol for rock holes - these give a place for fish and water life to flourish.
Every region throughout WA has their own unique land and waterway systems, which are an important part of all Aboriginal peoples culture and way of life. Bringing all these cultural elements of life into our design gives an understanding of the importance of food, family, people and the connection to country. The journey lines connect us all together along with the rock holes and waterways that move throughout our vast and unique state of WA.
The maali is sitting strong, showing strength through its proud stance. It shows WA teams can meet any challenge that presents. With all the meeting places and the connection shown through the journey lines, allowing players to feel a strong bond to each other.
Every person who earns the privilege to wear their state strip will have their own story, but through our design, it is hoped they will find a continuing bond to each other and a connection to our first peoples and the place we call home - Western Australia.
Days of Significance
| January 26 | Survival Day | |
| February 13 | Apology Day | |
| March 17 | Close the Gap Day | |
| May 26 | Sorry Day | |
| May 27 | 1967 Referendum | |
| May 27 to June 3 | Reconciliation Week | |
| June 3 | Mabo Day | |
| July | NAIDOC Week | |
| August 9 | UN International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples |
Hockey WA is commited to fostering diversity and inclusion by engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and strengthening ties with Asia.
Based in Perth, Hockey WA is uniquely positioned to connect with Asian sporting communities and leverage its world-class high-performance facilities, home to the Australian Hockeyroos and Kookaburras. Through its strategic initiatives, Hockey WA provides learning and development opportunities to international organisations while promoting hockey across global and local communities.
In Western Australia, Hockey WA actively works to make the sport accessible to people from all cultural backgrounds. This includes hosting cultural exchange events, supporting leadership programs for underrepresented groups, and ensuring that hockey serves as a platform for social integration. By embracing diversity, Hockey WA continues to build a more inclusive and dynamic hockey community.