People with disability often face barriers to engage in sporting activities and miss out on the benefits that participation brings. This project aims to address those barriers collectively via a range of different activities.
This initiative brings together stakeholders, including disability advocacy groups, sports organisations, community leaders, and local authorities, to collaboratively find innovative ways to support people with disability lead active lives and foster community connections.
Interested in playing sport?
Our Inclusive Sports Hub is coming soon. It will provide helpful information about inclusive sports in the ACT region.
Inclusive Sports Alliance Objectives
Active Lives
- Help people with disability be active and healthy through sports.
- Remove barriers and make sports more inclusive for everyone.
- Improve wellbeing and social life for people with disability by giving them equal access to sports.
Community Connections
- Promote accessible sports and create ways for the community to connect.
- Strengthen social bonds and reduce isolation for people with disability.
- Bring together disability advocacy groups, sports organisations, community leaders, and local authorities to find new ways to support people with disability.
Key Initiatives
Collaboration, Capacity Building & Network Event
The alliance works collaboratively to break down barriers people with disability face in sports. By partnering, sharing best practices, and hosting network events, the project aims to make sports organisations and community groups more inclusive.
Accessible Sport Resources
The Inclusive Sports Alliance aims to develop a comprehensive hub of information and resources related to accessible sports.
As an outcome of this, Feros Care will soon launch its very own Inclusive Sports Hub which will be a one-stop shop for guidance on adaptive sports, inclusive facilities, training programs, and equipment for various disabilities.
Awareness Campaigns & Community Engagement
Through activities, social media campaigns, and public events, the project aims to break down stigmas and misconceptions about disability and sports. By challenging stereotypes and sharing success stories, we hope to inspire and encourage more people with disability to explore and enjoy sports.
Participant Stories
Inclusive stories from around the grounds
Letting go and living life to the full
At the ripe age of 30, Haylee, bursting with her usual bubbly energy, announced to her parents, “It’s my turn now please.” Seeing her two sisters and brother grow up and move out of home, she was itching to do the same. Having Down syndrome was not an obstacle as far as Haylee was concerned.
Being loving parents, only wanting the best for their daughter, her parents did have some reservations. But Haylee was determined to stand on her own two feet and live as an independent woman. Seven years down the track Haylee has proven it was a great decision.
The All Abilities Cup touches down in Canberra
Canberra was buzzing with excitement and a spirit of camaraderie early October, as players from all around gathered for the much-anticipated All Abilities Cup, a touch football competition that celebrates players of all abilities. This event spotlighted the sheer power of sport to build bridges, enhance skills, and foster relationships, all while shattering any perceived […]
A positive attitude and self-celebration pave the way to meaningful connections
Charlie is a proud individual with autism and ADHD who identifies as nonbinary. Her story reflects her personal growth through self-awareness, the significance of reaching out for support, expressing her needs and aspirations, and turning her challenges into stepping stones.
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