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Aish Ravi, Lecturer in Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education, Monash University

You’re playing (or watching) sport and someone blurts out a racial slur. The next 60 seconds are crucial

In October last year, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) launched Dealing with the Moment: Anti-Racism in Community Sport, a free online course designed to help community coaches, parents, umpires and players respond to racism in sport.

The course equips people with the tools they need to intervene effectively when racism occurs, ensuring everyone feels safe, welcome and respected.

One of the key recommendations from the course is what to do if you hear someone say something racist on the sports field.

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