Integrity is such an important part of athletics, across every aspect of the sport.
For Australian Athletics integrity is all about working together, whether that’s club and centre volunteers, coaches, athletes, officials, administrators, anyone involved in the sport to ensure we have a safe and inclusive place so the community can enjoy athletics.
For the second year in a row Australian Athletics is recognising Athletics Integrity Month, with the release of resources and a packed lineup of webinars aimed at shining a light on the values of our sport and informing out community through our industry leaders and experts.
The theme again this year is “Aim Up,” which is all about raising the bar and making the sport a better place.
“It’s not just high performance, it’s not just officials, it’s everybody,” Australian Athletics General Manager – Integrity, Briar Sefo, said of integrity in athletics.
“The most important thing is to proactively set the scene where people are flourishing in a safe environment, in whatever their role might be in the sport.
“I think it is also important it’s a time to recognise that community expectations are that the sport is safe, and if it’s not, we need to look at what’s happening and respond accordingly.
The webinar guest speakers include Australian Athletics nutrition experts Bryce Anderson and Jess Rothwell, as well as former Olympic champion walker and now coach Jared Tallent.
Every session is designed to help you figure out what happens when the rubber hits the road as we strive towards making the sport an even better place.
Webinars and key areas covered for Athletics Integrity Month:
Week 1 Integrity 101:
From the grandstand – Wednesday November 4, 7:00pm AEDT
Week 2 Safeguarding:
Creating Safe Athletics Environments – Wednesday November 11, 7:00pm AEDT
Week 3 Safe Nutrition:
Fuel For Thought – Wednesday November 19, 7:00pm AEDT
Week 4 Safe Coaching:
The Coach Effect – Wednesday November 25, 7:00pm AEDT
What to do if you’re a respondent to a complaint – Thursday November 26, 7:00pm AEDT
All the webinars will be recorded so no one can miss out.
As the word itself says, integrity is integral to athletics, and Athletics Integrity Month is invaluable as the athletics community all work together for a safer and thriving sport.
To register for the webinars and for more information about Integrity Month visit the Integrity Hub HERE
By Luke Dennehy, Australian Athletics
Posted 30/10/2026
