Training & Support for

Clubs & Organisations to

Include People with a Disability

People with disabilities can participate as players, and may be interested in filling volunteer roles within your organisation.

Programs / Services

Developing Discrimination Act Action Plans:
A guide for Sport and Recreation Organisations'. The guide aims to assist the recreation and sport community develop action plans to assist in the transition to programs and services which are inclusive of people with disabilities.
Developing Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan (422kb PDF)

Towards Inclusive Recreation and Sport:
A five step guide to assist organisations with providing pathways and opportunities for people with a disability to be more active

These Resources can be ordered from the Office for Recreation and Sport by emailing
participation@sa.gov.au

For further information:
Senior Project Officer, Social Inclusion
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 7424 7792
Email: participation@sa.gov.au

Sports Connect

The Office for Recreation and Sport manages Sports Connect on behalf of the Australian Sports Commission. Sports CONNECT involves a range of initiatives to increase opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport.

Sports Connect Education

Education is a key component of Sports CONNECT. Education is currently delivered around Australia through the Disability Education Program (DEP). The Australian Sports Commission, in partnership with the Office for Recreation and Sport, provides a number of education and training courses for providers of physical activity, recreation and sport under the DEP. The education content and delivery supports the promotion of a physically active lifestyle for all Australians, including Australians with disabilities. The program provides training and resource material for national and state sport organisations, coaches, teachers, and community leaders to help them include people with disabilities in what they do.
http://www.ausport.gov.au/dsu/dep.asp

For further information regarding these workshops, please contact the Project Officer, Disability Education Program.

For further information:
Senior Project Officer, Social Inclusion
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone : +61 8 7424 7792
Email: participation@sa.gov.au

Resources / Information

Grants - SRDIP

Case Studies

The depth of skills and experience which people with disabilities can offer to organisations as administrators, organisers, and officials for example, is a great untapped potential workforce for recreation and sport organisations.

For a Case Study showing a leading example of what roles people with disabilities can play in creating success for your organisation click here to read about Sid James (49kb PDF) or Gary Hart (20kb PDF).

To read about the positive impact that programs supported by ORS and developed by the SA Amputee Golf Association have had on families click here to read Aidan's story (48kb PDF).

Senior Project Officer, Social Inclusion
Phone : +61 8 7424 7792
Email: participation@sa.gov.au

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