In baseball, success comes from everyone playing their part. Every player in the lineup, every coach in the dugout, every volunteer, official and supporter contributes to the strength of the team.
That same mindset sits at the heart of National Reconciliation Week 2026 and this year’s theme: All In.
The theme reminds us that reconciliation is not something we watch from the sidelines. Like baseball, it requires participation, commitment and a willingness to work together toward a common goal.
At Baseball Queensland, we recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work and play.
We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin, where our office is located, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Baseball has always been more than a game. Across Queensland, our diamonds are places where friendships are built, communities connect and people from all backgrounds come together through a shared love of sport.
We also recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can face unique barriers to participation in sport, including financial, social, cultural and access challenges.
As an organisation, Baseball Queensland is committed to helping remove those barriers and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to step up to the plate and feel welcome within our sport.
Through the development of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Baseball Queensland is continuing its reconciliation journey by listening, learning and building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities.
Our commitment includes:
Building genuine and mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations;
Promoting cultural awareness, understanding and respect throughout baseball;
Supporting inclusive participation pathways and opportunities;
Encouraging diversity across our workforce, leadership and volunteer networks; and
Creating safe, welcoming and culturally respectful environments at every level of the game.
Baseball Queensland is proud to support initiatives including NAIDOC celebrations, community sport and education programs, and partnerships with organisations such as the South West Indigenous Network.
Just as every run scored starts with someone taking the first step toward the plate, reconciliation is built through action — through conversations, relationships and a shared commitment to positive change.
This National Reconciliation Week, Baseball Queensland encourages our entire baseball community to be All In — to keep learning, listening and working together to build a stronger, more inclusive future for our game and our communities.
To find out more about Baseball Queensland’s Reconciliation journey, take a look at our Action Plan. https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BQ-RAP-document.pdf