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From this exhibition, we learn that when blacks emigrated, due to the discrimination brought about by the old era, they encountered various difficulties in their daily lives. This included being denied access to sports venues. Some bosses, when they knew it was blacks who had made the reservation, would use very unreasonable reasons to refuse their arrival. This is a very serious form of discrimination nowadays. However, according to this course 30073, I have learned to treat everyone fairly, including in terms of gender, race, and other cultures.

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This extract from the Immigration Museum links to the ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Sport’ module. Sporting clubs often go through periods of struggle and poor attendance. This can be detrimental to the clubs who rely on attendance to keep its brand, culture and systems alive. Providing a welcoming environment for international migrants is crucial to boost attendance. Australia is continuing to become more and more diverse, meaning sporting clubs must be on the front foot in sustaining an inclusive culture and accommodates for the wants/needs of migrants.

Like the prompt says, it’s not just about migrants paying the “fees”. They can also bring their own knowledge and skill set and apply it to the sporting clubs. This will help strengthen the culture of the clubs to then further attract migrant participation.

This resonates with me because my local football club can often struggle to generate enough participation.

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The book Life’s Work As It Is; or, The emigrant’s home in Australia (1867) stood out to me because it shows what life was like for early migrants trying to start fresh in Australia, full of hopes and challenges. It presents Australia as a land of novel work opportunities and potential prosperity but also highlights the unfamiliar systems and the assimilation difficulties faced by migrants. This links to the module of migrant and community and as the daughter of parents who have immigrated to this country, I can resonate with this story as I have seen how my families own journey also faced discrimination and hardship whilst navigated systemic barriers whilst being presented with opportunities that they would not have had previously. The book reflects the struggle against inherent racism whilst finding belonging in a multicultural society ultimately resonates with personal experiences of what I have observed.

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The following image depicts a replica of the International Red Cross first aid container used during the conflict in Bosnia (1992-1995). The box originally contained beans, sugar, oil, corned beef, cheese, yeast, soap, detergent and toothpaste.

The artefact is of particular significance to myself given my parents immigrated to Australia with the Red Cross during this time. Therefore they likely encountered similar aid boxes on their journey to Australia.

Being displaced from their home country, they faced various challenges outside of access to basic necessities, ie no english background or extended family/support systems they were familiar with. Still, for many like my parents during this period, the aid provided by the Red Cross would have been a vital source of hope and survival. These aid boxes symbolized more than just sustenance—they represented compassion and humanity amidst devastation. For immigrants like my parents, starting anew in a foreign land meant rebuilding identity and resilience. The Red Cross' assistance helped ease that difficult transition and fostered a sense of global solidarity.

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Chisholm was a migrant who came to Australia with her husband in 1838. Despite the challenges she faced as a woman and immigrant during the early 1800s, she was remarkably able to build the Female Immigrant House. Dedicating her life to philanthropy, she was able to help so many women achieve a better life. She helped overcome the barriers of migrants and improved the diversity of Australia, including more refugees and women into her community. At a lower scale, this connects to our modules of environments that include marginalised communities. For example, female only gyms that provide a safe space for women to join the fitness community.

-Alice

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In 2008, prime minister Kevin Rudd publicly apologised for the nation’s historical involvement in the stolen generation, separation of families and treatment of Indigenous peoples. While this was a valiant first step towards recognising Indigenous peoples’ contribution and importance to the heritage of the country, there is still a long way to go.

This relates to the segment of this subject involving inclusion of Indigenous peoples. While saying sorry does recognise that we as a country have made deep mistakes in our treatment of Indigenous peoples, actions speak much louder than words. Saying sorry may spark a larger discussion about positive change, but it does not automatically welcome Indigenous peoples into larger sectors of Australian society, including sport. This progress needs to be active, not passive.

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All I Knew Was How to Shoot the Ball  -And That Was Enough

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All I Knew Was How to Shoot the Ball  -And That Was Enough

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I chose this panel featuring Bul Bulukoch, a Sudanese refugee who arrived in 1996, for the Community Building through Sport module.

His quote “All I knew was how to shoot the ball” shows how sport helped him navigate the challenges of migration and build a new identity in Australia.

In our course, we learned that sport can be more than physical activity, it can promote social cohesion and offer a sense of purpose for migrants.

As an international student, I relate to this idea of finding comfort and connection in shared spaces like sport or study groups.

This story reminded me that small things, like basketball, can be powerful tools in helping newcomers feel seen and included.

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Ukrainian-Australian Exhibit - Sport Migrant and Refugee

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Ukrainian-Australian Exhibit - Sport Migrant and Refugee

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I am linking this image of Ukrainian-Australian cultural artefacts to Module 3 of Sport, Leadership and the Community: Sport, Migrant and Refugee.

Although there are no elements of sports in this exhibit, there are various examples of Ukrainian religious knits, plates, eggs and books, reflecting the strong roots in Ukrainian culture and the preservation of the rich heritage that is kept and sustained even after migrating to Australia. This is particularly inspiring because first generation immigrants had to overcome the barriers of language, culture and socio-economic challenges. This is a valuable and continuous reminder for second generation immigrants and future generations to not only remember their cultural traditions and values, but to also preserve these and teach the next generation. This is significant to me, because as a second generation immigrant born in Australia, whose parents are originally from China, my parents have made sure to help me embrace my Chinese culture and heritage along with my Australian values.

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This passage analyses a common saying that many children hear growing up. It questions the validity of the saying and how being excluded can make one feel out of place anywhere, whether it’s at home or school. This links to what we have been learning with the inclusivity sports activity module which aims to break down the barriers for social inclusion in sports and make sure everyone is able participate in sports, whether it’s children playing together in the playground or adults in sports teams. It is important we always question what we say to others and are aware of how our words can push others away even if we don’t mean for it to.

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The exhibition illustrates how the Qu’ran represents an endurance of faith practices despite communities moving across transnational borders. Although this artefact does not explicitly mention sport, I believe it links to the diversity and inclusivity module because it highlights the constantly evolving nature of Australia’s population becoming more multicultural with people from various ethnicities and religious beliefs. Whilst such religions haven’t adequately been ‘accepted’ across the whole of Australia this artefacts demonstrates our communities are forever evolving and that religious practices like the Qu’ran continues to have a large influence for Muslim communities across Australia.

As a young women from Greek background with migrant grandparents our faith in Greek Orthodox has been a huge part in creating a community around us and has been away to connect with others across borders. It suggests that like in sport we as a society need to constantly adapt to our new environments such as bridging cultures together and sharing our knowledges to foster culturally safe spaces with one another rather than creating a feeling of division.

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‘Men for the land, women for the home’ - links to the idea of gender inequality beyond sport. Much like in sport, this historical idea reinforces the strict gender roles, where males are hired for the intensive labour, whereas females can only serve as domestic servants.

This closely links to the gender inequality module in the subject as this idea is consistent with females in sport being denied particular opportunities/not being as valued in situations compared to men.

This connection is significant, as it demonstrates that the issues women are facing today in sport are linked to much deeper historical struggles and expectations placed on women in all aspects of their lives.

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Voices of Migrants recounting their gold rush experience and their reasoning for coming to Australia

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This specific page was displayed in the early voices of history section on level 1 of the immigration museum. Around the 1850s these voices recorded together articulate different cultural perspectives on the famed gold rush era of Victoria.

I believe this is important to our work on Migrant and Refugee opinions on Sport as this gives a good insight into their history coming into Australia and why they all came in comparison to the English perspective. The optimistic outlook on the gold rush in hope for a better life is broken down by the poor conditions they were put in. The Irish perspective highlights the isolation from community in the western environment, while the Italian and the Chinese focus on the run down working and living conditions on account of looking/sounding different to the English. Along with the female English speaker highlighting a lack of inclusion for women, this gives historical insight into the way people of different cultures struggle to interact with inherently western spaces like some sports.

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Sport can foster diversity and inclusion by uniting individuals through shared identity and pride. A hijab featuring the Essendon Football Club logo symbolises how personal faith and cultural expression can coexist with team allegiance. Belonging involves celebrating individuality within a group. Through inclusive symbols like this hijab, sport becomes a platform where people from different backgrounds are welcomed and represented. It encourages experimentation, adaptation, and the creation of new identities while fostering a sense of community and understanding. It represents how sport can be inclusive and promote diversity, a reflection of how diversity is celebrated in society as a whole.

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This panel discusses how people that were trying to immigrate to Australia were discriminated against and denied entry based on their ethnicity, English language fluency, and disability among other factors. Whilst these explicit policies have been removed, many people still face barriers in both sport and other aspects of life due to these same factors. For example, if someone is not fluent in English, they may be unable to read information about how to join a sports club as many websites are only in English and do not offer any translations.

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This story about Girls in Victoria in the 19th century states that they were “expected to be useful”. Girls had to help around the house, cook, sew and mend and look after siblings, however boys and men took up other jobs that gurls weren’t allowed to. Later after education became free and compulsory, they would attend school until the age of 14 and older girls would be expected to stay home until they were married. Additionally only a few professional pathways were available for girls. When linking this back to gender equity and inclusion, even though this specifically isn’t related to sports however the same idea of inequality is applied. For example, currently women and girls are facing less participation / inclusion in team sports after the age of 15. In regards to this artifact, it introduces the idea of girls only being able to do certain jobs and in turn they have little to no participation in jobs that would’ve been male dominated during that time. Therefore the idea of inclusivity is being present in both times.

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The exhibition reflects cultural, religious and gender inclusivity within a sport predominantly dominated by white

males. It challenges the assumption that sport must conform to a singular identity and instead this artefact shows how it can evolve to include diverse communities.

As a woman who plays this sport, it is comforting to see how our gender is being seen and moving towards feeling more included. Growing up, I rarely saw Muslim or culturally diverse women represented in mainstream sport. Even now, I still see women and especially women from marginalised communities not acknowledged, welcomed or included enough but this artefact represents the significance and importance of creating culturally safe spaces. It highlights that culture isn’t just about access, but being seen and that sport plays a major role in developing identity and community for everyone.

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The We Outside exhibition displayed resilience, identity and creativity of Australian-African youth through a series of photos. It captured primarily event spaces designed for these young Australians to be able to express themselves in various areas, including sport, as shown in the above image. This reflects diversity and inclusion in sport, as well as community building through sport. It showcases the wonderful community that they have built through these spaces and demonstrates the significance of inclusion in all aspects of life including sport and physical activity.

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The artefact from 1948 illustrates racism against First Nations people as children are ‘painted white’ to enter a swimming pool in 1965.

It portrays a severe lack of diversity in sport and positions swimming as a white sport that excludes Indigenous and coloured people. In the modern day, the representation of Indigenous people in swimming is still lacking with the sport dominated by white people. The artefact demonstrates an attempt to erase First Nations people from Australia and degrades them based on skin colour.

Here, sport is used as a tool to segregate individuals, force assimilation of Indigenous children and propel the idea of Indigenous people being inferior or below the ideal due to the colour of their skin.

This artefact is meaningful to me as it demonstrates an extreme measure to discriminate and demean the First Nations people and the traditional owner of the land. Their culture and history is the oldest and richest in the world and rather than being celebrated, this artefact highlights the destructive and harmful consequences of colonialism in Australia through sport.

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The model replicates a Vietnamese boat which was used by refugees when fleeing Vietnam. This artefact is closely linked with the ‘Migrant and Refugee’ module.

It illustrates the journey that Vietnamese refugees had to endure when seeking refuge. It symbolises the emotional and and dangerous journey that was taken using this boat. I believe that the risks taken in this boat is something that conveys some of the hardships of refugees and migrants.

It is meaningful as not only it symbolises the hard journey of migrants and refugees, but also commentates those that were lost. I believe the meanings and craftsmanship evoke power emotions that resonate with diverse people.

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This exhibit, like many exhibits in the museum, showcases the significance of cultural appreciation and powerful emotions that can improve diversity and inclusion. Masumi Hiraga Jackson moved to Australia to marry a man she had fallen in love with in Japan. Only two years later was she struck with the passing of her husband. Confronted with a difficult choice, Masumi chose to stay in Australia and immerse herself in traditional Japanese culture such as Noh theatre, Ikebana and doll making. Through sharing her culture and her skills she was able to foster a sense of belonging and make connections with people, despite cultural differences. This resonated with me as many migrants that had come to Australia had to survive off of labour and the preservation of cultural skills and heritage becomes difficult in those situations, so the ability for Masumi to be able to live her life contributing to the sharing of her culture is impressive and inspiring. 

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This exhibit illustrates individuals playing sport, with the quote: “In these spaces I am not black. I am just myself.”This artefact connects to the ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Sport’ module. This image emphasises how sport can create safe, empowering spaces where individuals are seen beyond race, allowing for self-expression and equity. It illustrates how inclusive sporting environments can challenge systemic bias and racial stereotypes. This is meaningful to me because it shows how transformative the power of sport can be in not just a physical or competitive sense, but as a tool for social justice and belonging. In communities where racial identity can be a source of marginalisation, sport can offer a rare space of liberation. However, from what we’ve learnt in this subject the reality of sport is still far from being perfectly inclusive to all members of society. Minority groups, whether it be from a racial, gender or ethnic perspectives, can still face exclusion in sport settings and it’s crucial we recognise this and work towards greater inclusion for all. - Victoria Lykosova 

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The above picture of the join the club section of the museum includes various artefacts and items that relate to a sense of belonging. From sporting teams, music, religion and gender inclusive groups these art if acts represent proof of belonging without a need to explain themselves.

This relates directly to the sport, migrant and refugee module, in which we discussed the importance of building a supportive and welcoming community. It comes back to the idea that just because doors are open doesn’t mean there still is not a hostile environment.

This is important to me as, as a coach I believe it is my role to set up an inclusive and welcoming environment that allows all players and participants to thrive and develop.

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This image portrays the unfairness that international figures face. It relates to the inclusion module in this subject as it describes how not everyone of different backgrounds is seen. Just because they are different, they are treated with unequal treatment. The cartoon drawn illustrates the misuse of dominance that custom officers hold against immigrants. They have this power over international individuals where they can refuse entry because of a test. This is shown in the image above, as some non Europeans are refused entry if they fail to do a required language test. However, this was just to hide the fact that they are refused entry due to their race, not because of failing a language test. I thought it is quite unfair that they have to learn gaelic as one of the languages as not all European countries are expected to know this.

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The photo I’ve uploaded is a snapshot from a video that details the vast experiences of two mixed race individuals in Australia. It reflects the complex and multifaceted topic of race and identity, which we have somewhat addressed in the subject. It isn’t as simple to say that everyone belongs to one ethnic group and as Australia is a multicultural nation, the people living here also reflect that and we must include this in the sports scene. This exhibition particularly relates to me as I am mixed race and have always been proud of my Nepali background however am trying to make more effort to continue my cultural traditions and learn the language despite not being taught it when I was younger. I also come from a Serbian refugee background but am not as in touch with this side of myself as I am with being Nepali and Australian.

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The story of Setsutaro Hasegawa, a Japanese migrant who settled in Australia in the late 1800s, connects meaningfully to the “Sport, Migrant and Refugee” module. While his life wasn't directly tied to competitive sport, he found recognition through poultry and dog shows, community activities that offered him social connection and personal pride. His story highlights how migrants used everyday forms of engagement to build identity and community, especially when facing cultural isolation or discrimination. This felt significant to me because it reminds us that inclusion through "sport" can take many forms, not just team games (anything that brings people together, allows expression, and builds belonging matters). Even though he faced challenges including being interned during WWII, he remained committed to his family and community. It made me think about how important those small forms of connection can be, especially for people far from home.

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This artefact links to the diversity and inclusion in sport module, in particular the recommended reading on fan racism in three football codes in Australia. The academic article found that individual examples of racism expressed by fans of the football codes were not individual, but rather, were apart of the broader “habitus of whiteness” (an idea borrowed from Bourdieu) that exists in Australia as a result of settler colonialism. It’s interesting that this artefact was made in 2017 to reflect the multicultural round, made all the more relevant after the 2013 Adam Goodes incident; is this statement true, or is it merely hopeful? Whilst one would like to believe the statement that “racism is unaustralian”, the repeated racism present in the AFL (a sport some might think of as the epitome of australianism) might unfortunately suggest otherwise. This link feels meaningful to me as it raises questions around “what is Australian”; as we are now such a multicultural nation, what does being Australian mean? Perhaps like the “many cultures one game”, we can view australianism as “many cultures, one geographic location”. Whilst the dark past of eugenics and systemic racism (eg. white Australia policy) plagues this country, recent efforts of mitigation and education are promising for the multiculturalism of Australia.

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This part of the exhibition particularly stood out to me because it reminded me of the saying we discussed during the lectures “You can’t be what you can’t see”. Just looking here it is obvious that during this time, sport was catered towards a certain audience or tried to push certain ideals, looks, goals etc… It showcases the importance of how representation can be transformative and inspiring for those who are represented. I was particularly drawn to this as my early childhood memories involve going to Blockbuster every Sunday and renting a movie, and the shelves probably looked similar to this 10 years ago, even though this exhibition aims to recreate an 80’s/90’s look. It makes me think how even though it probably doesn’t seem like an issue to most, we need to continue to advocate for adequate representation of all races, genders, sexualities etc.. because that can be the stepping stone for someone to achieve their goals. When representation is not present, it sends out harmful messages that sport is not for certain communities, not for people who look a certain way, and I think it has been particularly helpful and inspiring learning in this subject how to overcome these barriers, and it often starts with representation.

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As seen in the exhibition, the term ‘we outside’ references the ability to go to events and community gatherings. Celebrating coming together and sharing life stories and similarities with our childhoods. The ability to preserve and represent African culture and heritage despite all the negative media coverage. As we learnt in EDUC30073, the importance of using sport to promote a community. Events like RIDDIM Cup and Shooters Shoot provide an opportunity to not only grow African Australian communities but represent our culture. For a lot of us, we all experienced very similar childhoods growing up in Australia and now have found a way to connect Australia with our traditional roots.

-Femi

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This extract about an international student and their journey to settling in Australia. it links to the topic of sports, migrants and refugees. The passage doesn’t directly relate to sport but it holds key ideas suggested in the topic; including how migrants or people from different CALD backgrounds can have difficulty in becoming part of the community due to their differences like language barriers, making it harder to take part in different activities in sport, uni as well as in general.

But the extract also shows how having welcoming places (like sports clubs) who are accepting of cultural difference and provide social inclusion (for example by providing information online in different languages) can makes it slightly easier for migrants or refugees to settle in the new country.

This extract is meaningful to me as it shows me the importance of being able to provide a socially inclusive environment for everyone regardless of their differences.

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Domenico Annetta creates agricultural models to represent his past life working on a farm. He does this for his young kids as a toy but also to communicate and express his life as a young boy himself and symbolise how perhaps his upbringing was very different and expressed elements of hardship to support his family. The model is significant as it represents how understanding history is super important for younger generations to connect with their culture and learn about the importance of their family identity. It opposes the oppression of diversity by using a bottom up technique to educate children on the importance of their heritage and to live on their families passions and traditions that provide them with a sense of belonging.

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This image illustrates the struggles faced by migrants and refugees in assimilating into a society that may not accept them. Oftentimes, the use of nicknames and “English,” names are a means to erase one’s cultural identify, to fit an individual into a more palatable box. When I first migrated to Australia, one of the first things I got asked was as “how do you pronounce your name?” Despite multiple attempts, many people butchered the pronunciation, and I was assigned a nickname, one that I didn’t pick. Many people may believe that giving someone a nickname is harmless and makes everything “easier,” but it is important to understand that this is a form of identity and self expression for an individual, and it is crucial that everyone respects that. This is applicable in many contexts, including the professional/educational sphere and the sporting scene.

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This jersey encapsulates what AFL is and should be, “Many Cultures, One Game.” Specifically, is a strong representation and celebration of the contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to the game. The jersey features Indigenous patterns and artwork significant and representative of local native communities. Linking to our Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Module, it is important we foster a positive and inclusive space for cultural diversity in the game, recognising Indigenous culture within AFL and beyond. Sadly we do still witness cases of racism and associated micro-aggressions in Australia, but sport is a realm of possibility where we can foster a new culture. In the AFL, featuring rounds and jerseys that celebrate Indigenous culture and people is a step in the right direction in making Indigenous voices heard through their stories, perspectives and history and

making sport a safe place for all. This is meaningful to me as growing up in a rural region up in the NT, I have been surrounded by local Indigenous communities and have witnessed and learnt the significance of their culture and contribution to the game of AFL as well as the struggles they have faced as a community. It is powerful to see their culture being celebrated and spotlighted at such a high level of sport, especially in promoting awareness and appreciation of Indigenous heritage in the sporting community and Australia. Cultural diversity strengthens our game, and it is important we protect and celebrate it.

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The “White Australia Policy” and its ingrained effects on racism in Australia  

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Reading throughout the museum about the white Australia policy and the lengthy time it was held in Australia shows the dark roots of Australia post colonisation that are still present today. This policy still has effects today as seen in sports like AFL where spectators are seen making discriminatory remarks far too often.

The timeline of Australia in the exhibit showed how such a long and dehumanising part of history impacted Aboriginal people for generations and still does today and now stems out to many cultures who aren’t seen as “white” in Australia.

For me I chose this in particular as an Aboriginal woman reading through the stories and history on the walls made me feel disheartened despite already knowing the history. The white Australia policy deeply affected my family and will continue to affect my family for generations.

White Australia has a black history.

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This vibrant art space with its array of colors and diverse patterns encapsulates the essence of social inclusion, emphasising a common ground where everyone, regardless of cultural background, can find joy and belonging. Everyone can find a piece of joy and belonging through color with the different designs and open-ended patterns. This directly mirror the module's focus on creating environments where all identities are celebrated.This illustrates how shared experiences and visual expression can foster community. The concept of this being a "joy generator" that "helps to fan flames of optimism and elation to stimulate the senses and ignite the imagination" reinforces the belief that establishing safe, colorful spaces can act as a "pillar of positivity," encouraging individuals to immerse themselves in uplifting narratives and connect through interactive experiences. Ultimately, it underscores that joy resides within us, and tools like these can help unlock and share it, serving as a potent symbol of pride and even a form of protest against discrimination.

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This exhibit shares the story of Kofi Aden, during the COVID-19 pandemic, while many were in despair, hearing that it takes 66 days to form a new habit, Kofi decided to start a “gratitude journal.” From July to November, Kofi’s father Abdi Aden posted Kofi’s journal entries to the “Kindness Pandemic” forum in hopes to spread positivity. The entries “were reached by tens of thousands of people, sparking hundreds of conversations and inspiring many people to start writing their own journals.”

Kofi’s journal entries highlight the importance of togetherness and the sense of belongingness to a community. Emphasising the importance of having friends and community members to communicate to in times of isolation. Ultimately, underlining the importance of community building.

Kofi’s journals were particularly meaningful because it reminded me of when I was living in the UK and I would write postcards to my friends and family back in Japan.

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In this section of the Immigration Museum, Australia's identity as a multicultural nation is put on display: the garment on top is the AFL guernsey of the Western Bulldogs worn during the Multicultural Round in 2017. During this round, first introduced in 2005, AFL teams adorn special guernseys to visually represent the richness and diversity of those who are part of the game, with designs signifying unity, social inclusion, connection and harmony displaying the contributions of the multicultural communities in the game of AFL and Australia overall.

The second garment is a T-shirt that has the words: " Racism is UnAustralian". This message was printed onto T-shirts around 2009 to challenge racist views especially circulating around in the media by some politicians and commentators labelling individual's as "unAustralian". This was intended to make people question what exactly being Australian means, and recognize the harmony of Australia being diverse community, united in multiculturalism.

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This resonated with me as I’m an international student who left home to pursue further studies abroad. Australia is known for its good education system, and just like me, lots of students have moved here to pursue their studies. But one thing that hasn’t be addressed is the emptiness and the loneliness of living away from family and friends. It also is not all sunshine and rainbows, and I think the racism, hardships and exclusiveness that students face are not understood or seen.

I am also from the Maldives hence we have heaps of these boats which is the main transportation between the islands! Took me back to childhood memories, going island hopping with my family and the smooth sailing across the ocean!

But as the writing says whenever I travel back to Australia from the Maldibes, I always think of the rushed feelings I have and how hollow it feels to leave home thinking, “When will I be back again?”

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This photo displays the policies and immigration schemes used to bring British citizens to Australia through promising work and opportunities only available in this country. This links to the advertisements of sport clubs promising inclusivity and opportunities to fill quotas rather than provide a tailor-made experience. Rather than restructuring settlements to fit diverse immigrants, camps were left unchanged resulting in British immigrants being forced to adapt to a system not particularly suited to them. This is seen today in sport clubs advertising themselves as welcoming to all despite not shifting its foundations to accommodate everyone.

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This photo shows a wall display from an immigration museum, made up of hundreds of passport covers from countries all over the world, alongside personal quotes from migrants describing their journey to Australia. This connects strongly to the themes in Sport, Leadership and Community, especially social inclusion and exclusion. Each passport represents a person moving between being an “insider” and an “outsider” in a new country, which mirrors how migrants can feel included or excluded in sport settings too. The quotes show migrants building a sense of identity and belonging, similar to how sport clubs can help newcomers feel part of a community. The information panels about citizenship and legal rights also point to structural barriers migrants face, which parallels barriers migrants often face when trying to access sport, such as cost, language, or discrimination.

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In Australia, AFL is one of the our most recognisable and celebrated sports, and it forms a critical part of both Australian culture and identity.

For individuals from other racial backgrounds, a lack of representation can cause feelings of exclusion and isolation.

The display shows an AFL themed hijab. It reflects how cultural and religious identity can coexist with Australian sport by enabling Muslim women to express both their faith and their support for football. This illustrates how promoting diversity within sporting environments boosts social inclusion, ensuring that people from all backgrounds feel welcome!

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This artifact, Being Ourselves, explores how migrants construct their identities through the trajectories of their lives rather than through a fixed cultural origin. One illustration in the series, Stop Acting White, particularly resonated with me as an international student because it captures the unsettling pressure to assimilate. If multiculturalism truly functions as governments often promote it, why do so many migrants feel compelled to suppress parts of their cultural identities in order to appear “white” or fit dominant social norms? At the same time, identity is not simply about preserving one’s original culture. Instead, it is continuously reshaped through movement, relationships, and the places we inhabit, becoming hybrid, fluid, and nuanced. This raises an important question about social inclusion, particularly in sport: does inclusion create space for diverse identities to coexist and transform one another, or does it merely require migrants to conform to a dominant Western, white-centred system under the guise of inclusion?

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This display highlights that football should be accessible to everyone, regardless of disability. Charlotte Dougherty’s story demonstrates how creating inclusive environments allows people to participate, build confidence, and reach their full potential. It reinforces that barriers often come from a lack of opportunity rather than ability.

This connects strongly to the Diversity and Inclusion in Sport module, which emphasises that sporting organisations have a responsibility to create welcoming environments for all participants. My local football club has begun implementing inclusive initiatives, and seeing stories like this reminds me how important it is to ensure everyone feels they belong. Inclusion not only strengthens individuals but also creates stronger, more connected sporting communities.

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This exhibition really stood out to me because it links well with the Diversity and Inclusion in Sport and gender equity modules. Layla Murphy's story shows how more girls are getting the chance to play Australian Rules football and how important it is to have female role models in sport. Reading about how much her pink football boots meant to her made the story feel personal instead of just being about sport. It reminded me that feeling included and supported can have a big impact on someone's confidence and motivation. I think this is important because sport should be a place where everyone feels welcome, no matter their gender. Seeing stories like this shows that things are changing, but it also highlights why continuing to promote equal opportunities in sport still matters

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These symbols and associated text demonstrate how migrants can maintain cultural identity and cohesion once they have migrated to Australia. Despite being physically present in Australia, and perhaps feeling societal pressure to conform with the Australian culture, sport (soccer) is providing the opportunity to express and engage with those who share similar identity. This therefore idolises sport as a mechanism to preserve cultural identity, which has a cascade of positive consequences such as social inclusion, self-esteem improvement and a sense of belonging in those who have migrated to Aus.

Tara Werden

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This section displayed a different form of football for all people to play, aiming to include blind or low vision individuals which connects to Ableism and Sport Inclusion theme. Through the creation of a women’s blind football team, not only is it empowering those who are of low vision into being active and participating in completion but also empowering women by showing that being a football player is a possible future, thus linking it to gender equity.

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This particular section links greatly to the journey of migrants and refugees and how they find home in sports in Australia, with Thomas deng formerly of Melbourne victory, a kenyan refugee who rose to the top of Australian football. This section particularly resonated with me as football communities in Australia provide a place of belonging for both cultural club roots and also those who wish to belong when they don’t speak a language, football has an amazing ability to be a mode of bonding and communication without words and is a language in itself. This experience is one that is shared throughout most of the migrant communities in Australia and I find to be of great importance to the Australian story

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This story is linked to inclusion in sport. It demonstrates the importance of inclusion in the area of disability and the opportunities being provided now for differently abled soccer players. The team the bilbies allows for those with impaired eyesight to partake in soccer and creates a welcoming environment. It also enhances the representation of blind soccer players - linking to the idea of increasing participation through representation and role models for younger generations. This is meaningful and significant because it enhances the opportunities for those who are marginalised and grows the game in more aspects

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This display of Charlotte Dougherty illustrates how sport drives social inclusion by breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. Her story - initially hiding her short-sightedness - shows how blind football creates a space where difference becomes strength rather than limitation. The sport’s adaptations, like the jingling ball and silent crowd, ensure fair participation while the "voy!" calls foster teamwork and safety. Charlotte’s journey from a mere fan and social player to making it to the national team, and her advocacy for accessible programs, demonstrates that inclusion is not just about access but having the sense of belonging - where football becomes "everything" in life. The blackout eye shades symbolize equality, ensuring that all players compete under the same regulations and terms. This narrative challenges the common stereotypes, showing that inclusion enriches sport by amplifying skills, senses, and community, proving that when we hope for inclusion, everyone wins.

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This exhibition on the Cronulla riots reflects the sometimes negative connection between sport and racial violence and discrimination toward migrants (Sport, Migrant and Refugee Module). The riots against Lebanese Australians began because it was believed a group had attacked some white lifeguards on Cronulla beach. The image of the white, blonde and heroic lifeguard is somewhat glorified in Australian sporting culture which partly lead people to see the reported incident in a highly-racialised and emotional way. This shows how sport can sometimes be used to further discriminatory conceptions of national identity and culture and fuel violent behaviour.

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This exhibit at the Immigration Museum shows a filmed scenario of everyday racial profiling on public transport, paired with real testimonies from Melburnians about experiences of casual prejudice, alongside practical guidance on bystander intervention. I’m linking this to diversity and inclusion in sport, since sport is one of the few spaces where people from different backgrounds are forced into shared spaces, whether in a dressing room, on a team bus, or in a clubhouse, much like the tram scene depicted here. The exhibit’s bystander framework of assessing the situation, saying something, and finding an ally mirrors the leadership responsibility captains and coaches carry in sporting environments, where staying silent in the face of prejudice can easily be read as approval. This connection feels significant to me because I think sport’s real test of inclusion is whether teammates are willing to speak up when they witness injustice

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This image captures traditional clothing pieces in which Ukraine woman inscribe on them. When worn in choirs, dances, parades and special events, blouses become emblems of cultural pride, instantly recognizable by the community.

BLOUSE made and embroidered with red and black floral Ukrainian design by Katerina Senjov, Melbourne, 1970s. Katerina proudly wore this blouse to many events including her daughter Natalie's university graduation.

CHILDS SHIRT made and embroidered in Ukrainian traditional style and design by Katerina Senjov in Melbourne, 1963.

First worn by her son Steven at the family wedding of Paul and Lidia Senjov at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Melbourne, 1963. It was then passed down to Katerina's grandsons Adrian and David in the 1980s, and then to her great-grandson Archie in 2023.

This picture resonates with the Culture Identity module as the clothing create a sense of community, belonging and pride in their culture. Wearing the clothing symbolizes a collective and individual identity

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In the Identities Exhibition, I was drawn to the facts regarding language and accents, specifically that over 27% of Victorians use a language other than English at home & the breadth of those spoken. This is pertinent to social inclusion and diversity in sport, given the usual expectation that English is the primary language spoken in many community clubs. Specifically, the slang and cultural specific terminology which is used on the sporting field can prevent true inclusion when not all players (or their spectating families) understand the meaning of the terms. In order to create an authentically welcoming culture, we must consider the diversity of languages in which we deliver club information and celebrate the breadth of languages our players are exposed to!

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This is a photo of a display encouraging migration to Australia. It emphasises the dream that many people imagine when coming to Australia of an inclusive and supportive community for all. While this hasn’t been the case for many people upon arrival, I think it’s interesting that Australia was still described as one of the ‘healthiest’ climates in the world. I also think it’s important to take note of the Union Jack on the the sign, indicating that this may only be the perspective of one group of people.

This links to the Diversity and Inclusion in Sport module. Many people coming to Australia have a dream to fit in to a community and find a life that they love. Sport has been a primary Chanel for this social connection and community building which ultimately aims to help everyone, regarding of their background, to find their place in society.

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In this exhibition I came across a set of candles and a kiddish cup that represents the Jewish practice of bringing in Shabbat, a day of rest, representing diversity and inclusion and how it is prominent in Australian culture. It connects to the module as my family left Poland after WWII to migrate to Australia and seek political asylum, however they always kept strong to their faith creating diversity in a multicultural country. The spices that signify the end of Shabbat hope to grant sweetness to the week, whilst candles represent light, which I hope the world sees more of in coming times.

The significance of this image and module is that despite hardship, your faith and culture which is ingrained into who you are and what you believe can never be taken away. I find that in my personal experience, my friends who aren’t Jewish are curious about my culture and history which ensure there is inclusion in our world even if we don’t come from the same place.

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This exhibit reminds me of my childhood. I grew up in a low-income area, so my friends and I played football on the roads because we didn’t have proper fields or good equipment. Even with so little, football helped us make friends and have fun together. This links to the Community Building through Sport module because it shows that sport can bring people together no matter where they come from or how much money they have. The quote, “Football is the reason we came, friendship is the reason we stay,” really matches my experience. Football was more than just a game for me. It gave me great memories, taught me teamwork, and helped me build friendships that lasted beyond the game.

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This photo is a still from the video about the Brunswick Zebras club in the soccer exhibition, which relates to Module 3: Sports, Migrants and Refugee Communities. I saw this club be mentioned in one of the videos in our tutorial, where they talked about building a relationship with the Centre for Multicultural Youth to encourage coaches from immigrant backgrounds to form a community within the club. This helped many of them feel more social and comfortable in Australia. In this exhibit, they showed the importance of a sport community in connecting people across cultures—soccer unites all the players to provide the first bridge that crosses the different cultures and backgrounds of the girls, allowing them to then seek to understand and befriend each other. I thought it was nice that in the video all of the girls introduced them with their name (which reflects their culture) and their position on the soccer field (which reflects their role in their team). To me it really exemplified how sports can show us we have so much more in common than we realise, and we can maintain both our individual identities and cultures while also belonging to a group identity.

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This photo shows the wall of passports in the exhibition. I see a connection between this diverse display of passports of people from many different countries who have migrated to Australia and the Diversity and Inclusion module. This display illustrates how diversity of culture, religion and beliefs exists so strongly in Australia and that it is important that this diversity is reflected in our community sports.

This connection is particularly meaningful to me as it reflects my family’s cultural diversity as Egyptian migrants to Australia. When my family first came to Australia playing community sport in the form of AFL and Cricket in culturally diverse clubs gave them an opportunity to integrate into their local communities and familiarise themselves with Australian culture.

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The display case has old boots, a ball, and a shirt from migrant football teams, along with a quote from Stuart Bonner: “Football is the reason we came, friendship is the reason we stay.” That line resonated with me because it feels like my own story. When I moved from Malaysia to Melbourne, football was one of the first things that helped me settle in. It gave me a way to meet people without needing to explain much about myself, things just happened naturally through the game. Looking at the display, I thought about how the people who owned those items were probably going through something similar to me, finding their place in a new country through sport. It’s a simple reminder that a game can help people feel like they belong and relates to what I’ve learned in class about social inclusion and it’s impact on people.

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This exhibition show us the importance of inclusion in soccer through Charlotte Dougherty’s story who plays in a Women’s Blind Football team. Her experience shows that soccer can be modified to ensure people of all abilities and backgrounds can participate and feel welcome. Inclusion is especially important for women and girls, who have historically faced more significant barriers than men in terms of involvement and recognition in the sport. By creating opportunities for female players, Australian soccer can promote equity, diversity, community connection, and keep women involved in the sport

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I am linking this exhibit to Sport and Social Inclusion. "Wearing our values" showcases Gammin Threads, a fashion label founded in 2022 by Tahnee Edwards, a Yorta Yorta, Taungurung, Boonwurrung and Mutti Mutti woman. Edwards uses reclaimed language, like blak, coined by artist Destiny Deacon in 1990, and bold typography to build a business rooted in identity, feminism and community pride. Her t-shirts are worn at protests and social justice movements, turning personal expression into public leadership. She did not wait for institutional backing, instead she built a platform from her own culture and used it to amplify a collective voice. This resonated with me because it reframes leadership as something that can start small, one t-shirt, one market stall, and still create real social impact in women inclusivity, which is exactly the kind of leadership sport claims to want more of.

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Exhibition illustrates different skin colours which embraces different races, ethnicity and religious to unite in sports

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Module linked is Sports and Social Inclusion.

The exhibition above is a colour palette used by doctors/healthcare to identify skin colours of their patients for prothetic limbs. This is also portrayed in the immigration museum to embrace different culture and people whether they're migrants, refugee or others. In relation to sports, this really supports the meaning of social inclusion because despite having different skin colours, people play sports as a team or community without disrespecting each others. In other word, we can say racisms could be eliminated through sports.

This is very meaningful as it really encourage unity and making people welcomed regardless of their origin or mainland.

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This piece regards Charlotte Dougherty’s experience as a blind individual. This links to the module diversity and inclusion in sport. This story links to the module as it represents her experience as despite being an individual who is visually impaired, football has allowed her to feel included within sport. The type of game she plays (being blind football) allows her to play a modified version which adheres to the needs of blind individuals, creating a level playing field. This connection feels significant to me as she was still able to represent the Australian blind football team, allowing her to represent her country on a national stage despite all the apparent difficulties. This promotes inclusion within society through allowing blind individuals to aspire to elite programs that are also offered to able bodied players

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This item is the front page of an Australia newspaper from 1958 declaring the want for more migrants in Australia. In 1958 the White Australia Policy was still in practice which limited non-British migration to Australia in order to maintain a white British-Australian hegemony. Where non-British migrants did come to Australia through loopholes or for labour purposes they were ostracised and excluded and often found community among people who came from the same and similar backgrounds instead of being welcomed into the dominant Australian society. Sporting clubs were important ways for people newly arrived in Australia or children and grandchildren of non-British migrants to find community and safe places in a hostile environment and culture. Throughout Australia, and specifically in Melbourne, there were (and the legacies of them remain) football clubs that were catered for people of certain ethnic backgrounds allowing them to find community, speak their native language, and spend time around their culture away from home. Sports clubs were also important places to foster cross-cultural exchange and inclusivity and community across cultural and linguistic lines

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This exhibit explored the different culinary backgrounds of immigrant cultures in Australia. It goes through the history and introductions of different cuisines into Australia. I think this is important to Diversity and Inclusion in Sport because food and celebration are a big part of sporting culture, and to be able to accommodate different backgrounds are vital to hosting a more inclusive and welcoming environment in sports.

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Caroline Chisholm’s scrapbook documents her work in supporting immigrants to settle in Australia during the 1840s–1860s. The collection includes newspaper articles, lecture notices, correspondence and travel documents that highlight her commitment to helping migrants build stable lives and communities. This exhibit connects strongly to themes from Sport, Leadership and the Community because it demonstrates how leadership can create opportunities for people who may otherwise experience exclusion. Similar to inclusive sporting organisations, Chisholm recognised barriers faced by newcomers and worked to reduce them through practical support rather than simply acknowledging the problem. Her actions reflect the role of change-makers discussed in class, where leaders influence systems and create environments that foster belonging and participation. Just as community sport can promote social inclusion by welcoming people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Chisholm’s work shows that effective leadership is centred on equity, access and strengthening communities through meaningful support.

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From this we learn the types of censorship that was placed on books for new arrivals arriving to Australia throughout the 1950-60s. Customs officers were required to search the books of arrivals and ensure that specific topics such as drugs, sex and crime weren’t the main themes of the books. This is one of the various ways in which culture has been limited in Australia throughout history. While the topics may be of critical and controversial nature it censors the potential importance of these books coming from a culture and community which has normalised these certain topics. In censoring content Australia essentially provided an opportunity for culture to be censored, requiring migrants and immigrants to obtain and uphold the standards of the Australian society at time.

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This photo links to Women and girls in sport. For me, this underlined the systematic exclusion of women from areas of social life and inclusion. The display notes that women’s gender expectations oversaw them remaining at home helping with childcare and household chores. This further reflects the barriers that women have faced in sport, where participation has been restricted. The ramifications of this are still currently felt in society, as women are still viewed as being the primary child carer. As such, equal opportunities still need to be reinforced to ensure sport is an open opportunity for people to participate.

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When I went to the Immigration Museum, the story about Masumi Hiraga Jackson really stood out to me. After her husband died right after she moved to Melbourne, she had to make a huge choice: stay in Australia or go back to Japan. She decided to stay, and she brought people together by teaching them about her Japanese culture.

This totally connects to our Diversity and Inclusion module, but it also felt super personal. Right now, I’m trying to make that exact same choice deciding if I should stay here in Australia or go back home to Hong Kong. Seeing how Masumi shared her background to create a sense of belonging was really cool. It made me realize that no matter where I choose to live, sharing your culture is what helps you connect with others.

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Lydia Williams, a Matilda's goal keeper, detailed the discrimination she faces with uniforms and how sport gave her a sense of belonging. This relates heavily to key areas of the subject being racism and sport and women in sport. We can see how uniforms were not customised to women as a gender being only offered shorts. Leggings could make her feel more comfortable when playing. We can see how her team mates picked her up for training and hellping her with her lessons, showing how she faced no discmirnation and how being inclusive in relation to her being of indeigneous descent aided her in finding belonging in her community. This is meaningful to me as I had a co-worker who was a female goal keeper for the senior womens team at my club and she constantly complained about the uniforms before they were ultimately changed by the club.

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From this image, I learnt about the severity of Australia's detention centres which was something i was completely oblivious to before. The deaths of asylum seekers in the facility was a topic that really made me reflect on my own personal immigration journey and realised I should appreciate it more. Throughout this subject I have learnt to be more inclusive and open minded towards people of different backgrounds, as people may have had different experiences as me.

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From the my name my story board, Florendia story depicts how sport and more importantly inclusion in sport is a pathway for people feeling welcome. Despite not speaking English originally being a potential barrier, Florendia was able to find a community through sport. Sport was able to act as an enabler and overcome Florendia’s barriers, sport created an environment where everyone is equal no matter your background. This touches on the key ideas covered so far on how sport can act as a bubble or own self community where anyone and everyone can participate and further connect with people. Great example of why keeping sport a CALD place opens the door to people to feel welcome and make friends.

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This is a hijab produced by Shanaaz Copeland for female Muslim players of Australian Rules football. I relate this to Module 2: Sport and Social Inclusion because with hijabs like this, Muslim women are now able to play sports comfortably without compromising their faith.

This is integral to the idea of Social Inclusion, as hijabs like this shows that there is an inclusive and supportive environment for people of different cultural and religious backgrounds to play sports in a community. There is a range of uniform options based on cultural norms of

players.

While I personally do not directly relate to the importance of hijabs like this as I do not wear them, I am able to understand the importance of these hijabs for my Muslim friends who are women because often times they have to avoid playing sports due to uncomfortable uniforms.

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Australia’s immigration policy - Kalan Fazio

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Australia’s immigration policy - Kalan Fazio

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This photo depicts the history of Australia’s immigration policies since the 1840s. The history of these policies can be divided into four distinct periods. First, from 1840 until Australia’s Federation in 1901, convict transportation had ceased but British policy still dictated Australia’s laws. Although the colonies made their own policies to deal with the influx of immigrants. From 1901 to 1945 the White Australia policy was in place, restricting immigration from non-British migrants. From 1946-1972, immigration policy no longer mentions race but favours British settlers in a push for population growth. 1973-present immigration has been reduced but multiculturalism has promoted more diverse settlers.

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The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 helped shape a society that excluded people based on race, and sport reflected those attitudes. Sports such as cricket, rugby, and swimming were seen as symbols of British identity, while Indigenous and non-white athletes were often treated unfairly or left out.

I think some of these issues can still be seen today. Indigenous and multicultural Australians are still underrepresented in coaching and leadership roles, and racism in sport continues to make headlines. At the same time, I also recognise that there has been real progress. Many sporting organisations have introduced diversity and anti-racism initiatives and have done more to recognise and celebrate Indigenous culture. Overall, I believe the law itself is no longer the issue, but some of the attitudes and systems it helped create have taken much longer to change.

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I am linking this to the diversity and inclusion in sport module.

This highlights how society instantly classifies individuals based on inherent physical characteristics. In a sport context, this visual classification can manifest as racial stereotyping and prejudice where an athlete’s physical appearance overshadows their individual skills and talent.

This connection is important to me because sports should serve as a space where people are judged solely on their skills, teamwork, merit, etc. No one chooses the physical characteristics they are born with yet we are so quick to judge each other for them.

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This panel in the exhibition “identity yours mine ours” heavily resonated with me and the module of diversity and social inclusion in sport. In our lectures, a key topic for inclusion in community sporting contexts was asking questions around people’s stories, being kind and putting in effort for name pronunciation. There is so much meaning, history, culture and identity encompassing a persons name and thus it is resonant in sporting environments this becomes critical. Often times there can be a fear of being different or having a “non-white” name that can prevent individuals from joining a team for fear of mocking or isolation.

This connection resonates with my culturally diverse Fijian background. Growing up I felt uncomfortable in my own skin because of my middle name and how it was different to many of my other classmates. However being exposed to more people in similar situations and having understanding and empathy that’s come with maturation and acceptance.

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This display highlights how Australia’s immigration policies have changed over time, reflecting shifts in political priorities, national identity and attitudes towards race. This presents four key periods, beginning with British convict transportation and settlement, before highlighting the White Australia Policy introduced in 1901, which restricted immigration from non-British countries. The display then explains the gradual removal of race-based restrictions after World War II and the adoption of multiculturalism from 1973 onwards. It’s clear so far that overtime Australia had progressed to have a much more inclusive immigration system. However, the display only briefly acknowledges the impact of European settlement on Aboriginal people, describing it as a period of “massive dislocation and distress” without exploring the long-term consequences in detail. Indubitably, the display presents immigration as an evolving process, showing how Australia’s policies shifted from exclusion and racial preference to multiculturalism and broader acceptance of migrants.

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This links to the inclusion and racism part of the course.

The exhibition is a t-shirt that was from 2009 and has the saying "Racism is Un-Australian" which was used by media commentators to deride people who had more traditional views.

This is by connecting to what was spoken about on Tuesday where people use the term Australian to justify their racism. But this shirt instead has the justification of racism is the Un-Australian part of the situation.

This resonated with me because how it is challenging people view point and connects to our multicultural nation. And as a saying that I can use myself in the future.

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Cultural diversity, sport and the community

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Cultural diversity, sport and the community

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This display relates to cultural diversity and the way in which sport has an ability to create communities. It’s shows a footy uniform which incorporates a hijab the cultural head peace is made of breathable material and also has the sports club logo. This represents the way in which sport and culture can fuse beautifully. The uniform shows that how barriers such as inadequate uniform can be overcome in order to cater for everyone and provide a welcoming environment. This displays and club actively striving for equality rather than passively doing so. The sport material which is easily breathe-able used on the hijab ensures that the athletes won’t be unfairly disadvantaged like they might be if they had to wear one made from normal material. And the addition of the team logo on the hijab displays the way in which the footy team opens their arms to culturally diverse athletes. This uniform ties into the theme of culture diversity very well as it is a perfect example of a program which removes barriers that inhibit people from playing sport and therefore being accepted into communities.

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I chose the “Racism is UnAustralian” T-shirt because it connects strongly with the module Diversity and Inclusion in Sport. The shirt challenges narrow ideas about who can be considered Australian and shows that racism is inconsistent with an inclusive national identity. Displayed alongside the Western Bulldogs’ Multicultural Round guernsey, it also demonstrates how sport can provide a public platform to celebrate cultural diversity and challenge discrimination. This connection is meaningful to me because, as an international student in Australia, I understand how important it is to feel accepted rather than judged by one’s cultural background. Sport can bring people from different communities together, but genuine inclusion requires sporting organisations, leaders and participants to speak openly against racism. This exhibit reminded me that sport is not only about competition; it can also shape social attitudes and create a stronger sense of belonging.

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This story reminded me the idea of a strong community to be established through shared traditions, respect and supporting one another through the up and downs. The funeral alter is similar to what my family has at home, to pray and honour for our ancestors. It is surrounded by old photographs and flowers. Usually we add extra fruits or food to invite our deceased family to eat with us, as a way to remember them. This links to community building through sport as it because cultural practices create a sense of belonging, shared identity and collective support. In both environments, people gather with a common purpose to foster relationships that extend beyond the baseline of small conversations. The gatherings highlights that community is not just formed through sport, but also through culture and shared experiences.

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This photo shows a dictation test that was introduced under the White Australia Policy for people intending to migrate or immigrate to Australia. It composed of an approximately 50 word recording that was intentionally made confusing and required the applicant to write down what they hear. It was put in place as a more indirect way to stop non-European immigration by refusing admission to those that failed the test. This links to the migrants and refugee module as well as cultural diversity. It showcases a major barrier imposed upon mainly non-European immigrants and works to exclude these groups of people only based on their cultural and linguistic background rather than assessing their character and skills that they can bring to the country.

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This photo shows a dictation test that was introduced under the White Australia Policy for people intending to migrate or immigrate to Australia. It composed of an approximately 50 word recording that was intentionally made confusing and required the applicant to write down what they hear. It was put in place as a more indirect way to stop non-European immigration by refusing admission to those that failed the test. This links to the migrants and refugee module as well as cultural diversity. It showcases a major barrier imposed upon mainly non-European immigrants and works to exclude these groups of people only based on their cultural and linguistic background rather than assessing their character and skills that they can bring to the country.

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I am connecting this exhibit of Masumi Hiraga Jackson to the Community Building module. After she lost her husband soon after they moved to Melbourne, Masumi fought through loneliness by sharing traditional Japanese arts with her new community. She taught things like the tea ceremony and it helped them come together. Just like how we discovered that sports serve as a global language promoting social inclusion, Masumi utilized cultural traditions to create bonds and form a fresh identity in Australia. This tale holds much significance for me as it underlines the strength of humans. It shows that forming a community is not just on sports fields but happens anytime migrants courageously show their true selves and interests to others converting their personal struggles into shared belonging

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This resonated with me as it reminded me of the importance of having role models, especially for younger children. This is also something that was discussed earlier this week during this course.

In the exhibit on Thomas Deng, a refugee who became an elite footballer and represented Australia, he discusses how it was more difficult for him to engage in the sport when he was younger. This is because at the time, he lacked role models to look up to; there were few Australian represented footballers who came from a similar background. Now that he is at that level, he is inspired to try inspire younger players, because he knows that for them, seeing someone from his background in an Australia jersey will make them feel that it's possible to engage in the Australian community. Without people like Thomas, fewer young players would make the brave first step to engage with the community.

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The following image is of an AFL clubs gameday uniform with the text " Many Cultures, One Game". This quote invites people of many different backgrounds to feel a part of the game whether they are players, volunteers, fans or other individuals which are involved.

It sends the strong message that despite the many different cultures and backgrounds of individuals who love the game, together we become one!

It also highlights how sport can be a vehicle for change - how it can encourage inclusion and acceptance of all cultures and backgrounds, not just passively. By using a club uniform to promote it the statement, the act doesn't just demonstrate the clubs support for all individuals, but more broadly the leagues vales of welcoming all races, religions, cultures etc, into the game.

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In 1951 there was a policy that was created for people that are first nations, which provided them with legal rights, this was also aimed to create an immersion effect for the first nations people to "fit in," in colonised society expectations. This policy demonstrates a significant role in sports and community, as for people who have already experienced large amounts of prejudice, discrimination and rasicm, are now being marginally accepting into communities which would still be unwelcoming and have zero tolerance to any differences as there is an expectation for first national indiivduals and other cultures to minise themselves for the purpose of 'blending in' with the white communities and 'surrender cultural idenity', this is striping people of who they are. While providing a policy, it is not inculsive and more of a checkbox fix, but not solving the real life portions of the issue.

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I am linking this exhibition to Sport and Social Inclusion because I believe it links to the module in terms of belonging, individuality and community. This exhibition shows two panels one titled "People like them" and the other called "People like me". It encapsulates how everyone is different, has different interests, looks different and has different backgrounds. These "differences" can be perpetuated and turned into negative tools to divide society. However, this exhibition emphasizes that being creative gives us opportunities and clubs and groups can create community. This to me feels like inclusion, it feels like finding likeminded people through sport, activities, creativity or local centers and despite peoples differences it feels like a community.  This message resonates with me because moving to Melbourne knowing no one, it was really scary and I wasn’t sure if I would fit in. However through sport and creative activities I've been able to create meaningful bonds and pockets of inclusion that make me feel a sense of belonging which is important for my sense of self.

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The image above shows a player, Bahara Kohistani, who is a member of the Afghan Women's National Team. Kohistani is a champion for the team and its members in which she challenges the power imbalance toward men in Afghanistan in which women are often limited to playing sport, especially at a professional level. Following lobbying the Afghanistan Women's National Team were recognised by FIFA which allows them to compete on the national stage, highlighting them as champions of Women's rights in Afghanistan and the Middle East as a whole.

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This initiative fully embodies the Australian Football League's spirit of "diversity, one field." By hosting an Indigenous-themed match week and featuring artistically designed jerseys, the sport actively celebrates the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities. This aligns directly with our efforts toward diversity and inclusion in sports, underscoring the importance of transforming sporting arenas into safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces where Indigenous voices are heard more widely.

I resonate deeply with this topic, having experienced the rich cultural history and entrenched racial challenges within regional sports. While discriminatory behavior still occasionally surfaces in the stands, platforms like the Australian Football League offer powerful vehicles for education, reconciliation, and building a new, inclusive culture. Ultimately, cultural diversity is the cornerstone of strengthening our sport, and protecting, respecting, and celebrating that diversity is a shared responsibility we all carry at every level.

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The audio-video format of this art installation 'I didn't see myself' demonstrates the first key ILO from module 5, to listen to the stories and empathise with queer young people. Karen, from finance speaks to the observer about how drag found them through the performance arts space. This form of performance saw them through to perfoming at pride parades, marches and clubs, allowing them to celebrate and own there own sense of self, through pride. This may sound like a natural space for queens nowadays, but for when Karen was first starting there was no local representation for drag queens. Alongside internalised homophobia this initially acted as a huge barrier preventing Karen from entering the space as she felt she had no sense of belonging. This idea of representation acting as a barrier feeds into the 3 ILO about understanding the strategies and challenges in advocating for lgbtq rights and inclusion. This connects with me quite personally as I grew up in a quite conservative country town, a space in which there weren't many openly out queer students, athletes, adults, coaches in my life to look up to. This often meant I felt as if I was being my own representation and leading the current space for myself.

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The artifact I have chosen is a racist cartoon

"More desirable colonists" which depicts the arrival of Russian Jews stereotyped as bookmakers. Their physical appearance is greatly exaggerated through their disproportionate noses. Cartoons like this reinforce racial stereotypes and perpetuate racist behaviors.

The cartoon was published by The Bulletin, which was a Sydney based weekly-magazine company. It was known to operate under the masthead "Australia for the white man" which implies that the country only belongs to a specific racial group. This sort of discriminatory behaviour completely excludes other racial backgrounds and reinforces white supremacist beliefs.

This cartoon connects to the 'Gold Rush' in 1851 in which many Chinese miners and entrepreneurs came to Australia. Their success reinforced racial prejudices and the Act to Regulate the Residence of the Chinese Population was passed in 1855.

As an international student, I have heard from many of my peers of racial abuse that they have experienced. Unfortunately, I have also seen racist acts against strangers on the street, particularly directed towards Asians. Offensive slurs have been used to provoke, which in turn creates an extremely unwelcoming environment for those who do not fit the conventional, stereotypical characteristics of what some deem as Australian.