New research suggests periods remain a major, and often overlooked, barrier to playing sport in Australia.
A 2024 survey by Share the Dignity found nearly seven in ten athletes have skipped games because of their period.
With the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon, advocates say it’s time for sporting clubs and codes to tackle menstrual inequity and make participation more inclusive.
Image: Image: Pexels/ Marta Branco
Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan
Featured In Story: Rochelle Courtenay – Founder and Managing Director, Share the Dignity
First aired on The Wire, Monday 2 February 2026