Thrive with Pride: The Lucky 13
Published Wed 04 Jun 2025
Greta Small and Katerina Paul join eleven other athletes who have been named as 2025 AIS Thrive with Pride ambassadors.
The AIS Thrive with Pride Program offers rainbow athletes and allies the opportunity to join an inclusive community and drive LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives.
One of the AIS’ most impactful programs, Thrive with Pride has welcomed more than 50 athlete ambassadors from different sports since 2022.
Previous ambassadors have launched new initiatives, won national awards and educated leaders in sport.
Thrive with Pride ambassadors will hear from a range of inclusion experts and learn how to become leaders who drive important initiatives within their chosen sport.
More information about the program can be found here: Thrive with Pride Program | Australian Institute of Sport
2025 athlete ambassadors:
Alex Chidiac, Football Australia
Alyssa West, Water Polo Australia
Anu Francis, AusTriathlon
Campbell Harrison, Sport Climbing
Carly Salmon, Football Australia
Greta Small, Snow Australia/ OWIA
Julie (Jae) Charlton, Australian Athletics Kalinda Robinson, AusCycling
Katerina Paul, Snow Australia
Lachlan Davis, Gymnastics Australia
Lee Schraner, Bowls Australia
Serena Bonnell, Bowls Australia
Sofie Pontre, Water Polo Australia
