Episode 5: When Disaster Hits – Sport Rebuilding Communities

When disaster strikes, local sporting clubs often become far more than places to play - they become hubs for recovery, connection and hope. In Mallacoota, Victoria, a community surf program helped residents heal after the devastating 2019–20 bushfires. Many participants later went on to volunteer …

Episode 4: Inclusive Sport – Everyone Belongs

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 …

Episode 3: From Player to Volunteer – Sport Across a Lifetime

For many elite athletes, the final whistle isn't the end of their sporting journey - it's the beginning of a new one. In this episode of Pitch In, we explore how former professional athletes return to the grassroots clubs and communities that first nurtured them, becoming coaches, mentors and volun…

Episode 2: The Invisible Backbone

Episode 2 shines a spotlight on the hidden heroes of community sport - the volunteers who rarely make the headlines but are at the heart of every club. From canteen crews serving up game-day favourites to mascots bringing smiles to kids and families, these everyday champions do far more than keep …

Episode 1: The Power of Pitching In

In the opening episode of Pitch In, we explore why community sport is one of Australia's greatest sources of connection. Host Lehmo travels across the country to meet the volunteers whose commitment has shaped clubs, strengthened communities and changed lives. From a 90-year-old archery coach insp…

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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 …