Pride Foundation Australia are pleased to announce that Australian cricket legend Alex Blackwell has come on as the second patron of our organisation.
Alexandra Joy Blackwell is a former Australian women’s cricket captain and standout player, known for her enduring career that spanned 15 years and included 251 international appearances across Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals. She was the first Australian woman to play over 200 matches for her country and was a key figure as a specialist batter for Australia, New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder WBBL team.
In 2012, Alex Blackwell publicly came out as a gay athlete, marking a pivotal moment in her career. Since then, she has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in sports, focusing on gender equality and the rights of LGBTI individuals. Her advocacy efforts culminated in her leadership role at the 2015 Mardi Gras parade, where she marched alongside other openly gay athletes Daniel Kowalski, Jai Wallace, and Matthew Mitchem, further solidifying her impact on sports and society.
Alex says, “I really like the way PFA supports grass roots organisations to provide practical support to people with diverse sexualities and genders. To be invited to be a patron alongside Dennis Altman was a great honor for me.”
We’re thrilled to have Alex join PFA as a patron, and look forward to our future work together.
