Checker tweeted a month ago her support to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia as she feels it goes beyond equality and is about basic human rights.

The new Adelaide United signing feels it is important the public recognises it does affect people in sport.

The Australian postal survey asking the public whether same-sex couples should marry, is set to close on November 7.

“It’s disappointing that we live in such a free and accepting country, yet we’re still so far behind in this area,” the 21-year-old told FourFourTwo.

“There are always going to be people against whatever you try to change in politics and law regardless of what it is. It’s time that the government takes over and realises this is about the wellbeing and positive lifestyle of many people in Australia.

“We’ve seen so many other countries around the world step up and recognise that this is something that needs to change. We’re put on par with a lot of those countries, yet we’re still behind in this area.”

Checker says she understands there are some certain people’s upbringing may make it difficult for them to accept other sexualities, however she struggles to comprehend how people have an issue with something which does not affect them.

She was also stunned with the amount of vile comments she saw on social media.

“It makes me laugh when I read people’s reasoning behind voting no,” she said.

“I just say to anyone that’s thinking of voting no or sitting on the fence – ‘does it affect your life negatively in any way?’.

“I can guarantee there is absolutely no negative affect on anyone’s current marriage or anyone’s relationship because it’s not changing anything for them, all it is doing is benefiting and boosting the lives of the people it does affect.

“I’m not religious myself, but I’m very accepting and understanding of everyone’s personal views and religion. Like anything, it’s a free world, so we’re entitled to our own opinions and beliefs which I think is one of the great things about Australia.

“When it comes to certain things like this, it has such a negative effect on so many people within such a great country and that’s when it is an issue, I really hope we can move past it.”

Checker also spoke about the issue of stereotyping in society, particularly in women’s sport where many athletes get generalised for being masculine and boyish.

“It’s a massive stereotype that gets used very regularly, I’ve definitely heard it,” she conceded.

“I’ve never been a character that’s been fazed by it, but other people are affected because it’s a terrible thing to say.

“It’s disappointing high profile athletes get stereotyped like that when there are so many great people that don’t deserve it.

“It’s an issue in every area of life, it’s damaging to people’s self-confidence and also to society.

“So many people have been brought up in a way where we’re so used to it, we stereotype without even realising it which is the worst thing. I’ve done it, we’ve all done it and no one can say they’ve never stereotyped.

“I think the most important thing is we start recognising that it isn’t OK especially when it’s negatively impacting on many people.”

In September FFA announced its support for marriage equality.

Matilda Michelle Heyman has been a big advocate for the campaign and is an openly gay footballer and Checker said she was a great role model for males and females who feel uncomfortable about speaking out.

However, Checker is hopeful society can move on from “labelling themselves” based on their sexuality.

“I have a view that if we want to have equality then we should act like equals as well,” Checker said.

“Once we win the fight, then maybe things will change. To be seen as equal is the first step, then I believe that it shouldn’t really matter about labels.

“Everyone should be able to be happy without labels like that because happiness shouldn’t come down to who you are.”