Disability inclusion in athletics
Expanding access and increasing participation in athletics for people with a disability.
At Athletics Australia, we are committed to creating inclusive and accessible environments for everyone! Disability can affect anyone in the community and participating in athletics can have a positive impact on the physical, mental and social well-being of people living with a disability.
The Disability Inclusion Project is dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive pathways in our sport for children and young people with a disability. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of athletics regardless of their ability or background. The initiative seeks to broaden the scope of athletics experiences and activities, raise awareness and build capacity within the athletics community to positively cater to and include children with disability and their families.
Get Involved
Disability Inclusion Survey
We would like to hear from you!
The disability inclusion engagement survey is a crucial first step in understanding and adapting to the needs of people with a disability and your input is invaluable in helping us design and improve opportunities in athletics for everyone.
Please select the relevant link below to take the survey. This will take about 6-8 minutes to complete, so grab a quick snack, and share your thoughts and ideas with us!
For people with a disability, their families and carers.This survey is intended for individuals with a disability to share their unique perspectives and experiences. If you are filling this out on behalf of someone with a disability, please ensure that their voice and experiences are reflected in your responses. Where possible, please discuss the questions with them to capture their thoughts.
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For clubs, coaches, volunteers and the athletics communityThis survey is intended for the wider athletics community especially those who directly support the participation of children and young people with a disability in athletics. This engagement is crucial to understand existing capability across our systems and determine the scope for building capacity through appropriate support, education and resources.
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Resources
- Para Athletics and Classification
- Persons with Disability and Sport – Clearinghouse for Sport
- Inclusion of People with Disability - Play By The Rules
- A guide to Adaptive Sports - Disability Sports Australia
- Downloadable Resources - Deaf Sports Australia
- How to be an inclusive club resources - AAA Play
- Communications and Engagement Guide – Impairments and Disability
- PWDA Language Guide: A guide to language about disability
Partners in Inclusion
Athletics Australia and our Disability Inclusion partners are always there provide support and connect people with a disability to opportunities in athletics!
Get In Touch
For additional support or if you would like to find out more about programs and initiatives for poeple with a disability, please contact anshul.thakran@athletics.org.au.
Together we can make athletics more inclusive.!