Sport has the power to create connection, confidence and a sense of belonging - but only when everyone is genuinely welcomed. For people with disability, LGBTIQA+ participants, women, gender-diverse people and multicultural communities’ barriers to participation still exist, limiting opportunities to experience the physical, mental and social benefits of sport. This episode explores how removing those barriers and building inclusive environments - from accessible facilities to welcoming club cultures -creates stronger communities for everyone. We'll hear how inclusive programs provide safe spaces where all people can participate, connect and thrive.

Guests:

Tom Dixon - Play by the Rules, Melbourne

Beck Colechin- Sydney Stingers Water Polo Club

Brian Gardner - Illawarra Wheelchair Basketball, NSW

Sport has the power to create connection, confidence and a sense of belonging - but only when everyone is genuinely welcomed. For people with disability, LGBTIQA+ participants, women, gender-diverse people and multicultural communities&rsquo; barriers to participation still exist, limiting opportunities to experience the physical, mental and social benefits of sport. This episode explores how removing those barriers and building inclusive environments - from accessible facilities to welcoming club cultures -creates stronger communities for everyone. We'll hear how inclusive programs provide safe spaces where all people can participate, connect and thrive.
Guests:
Tom Dixon - Play by the Rules, Melbourne
Beck Colechin- Sydney Stingers Water Polo Club
Brian Gardner - Illawarra Wheelchair Basketball, NSW

Pitch In, hosted by Lehmo, is a podcast that explores the people who make community sport possible. While the moments on the field often steal the spotlight, this series uncovers the stories behind the game - of the volunteers whose dedication keeps clubs alive, strengthens communities and creates places where people belong.

Travelling across Australia, Pitch In meets the coaches, committee members, parents and local leaders who give their time not for recognition, but because they believe in the power of community. Through powerful conversations and deeply personal stories, the series reveals how volunteering in sport builds connection, resilience and purpose, and why local clubs remain at the heart of communities across the country.

More than a podcast about sport, Pitch In is a celebration of the people who show up, pitch in and make a lasting difference - revealing the human stories, quiet acts of generosity and lifelong commitment that sit at the heart of community sport in Australia.

Produced by Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Host - Lehmo

Creative Producer – Eliza Hull

Producer – Megan Williams

Executive Producer – Matt Field

Video – Keiran Watson-Bonnice

Sound Recording and Mixing– Bruce Armstrong

Additional Sound Recording– Ed Denton

Music – James McGuffie

Supported by The Australian Government

Pitch In, hosted by Lehmo, is a podcast that explores the people who make community sport possible. While the moments on the field often steal the spotlight, this series uncovers the stories behind the game - of the volunteers whose dedication keeps clubs alive, strengthens communities and creates places where people belong.
Travelling across Australia, Pitch In meets the coaches, committee members, parents and local leaders who give their time not for recognition, but because they believe in the power of community. Through powerful conversations and deeply personal stories, the series reveals how volunteering in sport builds connection, resilience and purpose, and why local clubs remain at the heart of communities across the country.
More than a podcast about sport, Pitch In is a celebration of the people who show up, pitch in and make a lasting difference - revealing the human stories, quiet acts of generosity and lifelong commitment that sit at the heart of community sport in Australia.
Produced by Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
Host - Lehmo
Creative Producer &ndash; Eliza Hull
Producer &ndash; Megan Williams
Executive Producer &ndash; Matt Field
Video &ndash; Keiran Watson-Bonnice
Sound Recording and Mixing&ndash; Bruce Armstrong
Additional Sound Recording&ndash; Ed Denton
Music &ndash; James McGuffie
Supported by The Australian Government