Wyndham City Council
This case study showcases Wyndham City Council’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting environment for people with disability. Partnering with Sport4All, they hosted a successful “Inclusive Multi-Sport Fun Afternoon,” highlighting the power of collaboration in fostering meaningful participation and lasting impact within the community.
Challenge
Recognising its diverse population, with over 12.6% having disability, Wyndham City saw a golden opportunity to champion inclusivity in sports. While connections existed with local schools and clubs, the city lacked dedicated resources and expertise to fully address the needs of people with disability
This presented a compelling challenge, but also a chance to bridge the gap and create a vibrant, inclusive sporting landscape for all.
Solution
- Strategic Partnership: Wyndham City Council teamed up with Sport4All Inclusion Coach, leveraging their expertise in disability inclusion in sport and culturally informed resources from Sport4All.
- Comprehensive Training: The Sport4All Inclusion Coach delivered foundational training to local schools and clubs, empowering coaches and promoting accessible practices.
- Collaborative Planning: Event planning involved close collaboration between the council, Sport4All, and participating clubs, ensuring inclusivity in activities, layout, and accessibility.
- Immersive Learning: Professional learning sessions with immersive disability training equipped both council staff and coaches with the confidence and skills to support participants effectively.
- Sustainable Commitment: All participating clubs and schools ensured their coaches completed Sport4All online training, fostering long-term inclusivity beyond the event.
Impact
Event Success
- Diverse Offerings: 8 Sport4All clubs provided a variety of engaging sporting activities, catering to different interests and abilities.
- Increased Participation: Over 60 registrations were received, with 40+ people with disability actively participating in various sports.
- Community Engagement: The event served as a platform to showcase Wyndham City’s commitment to inclusion, raising awareness and generating positive community engagement.
Sustainable Impact
- Program Continuation: Over XX participants engaged in the Sport4All program, promoting ongoing participation and fostering a lasting impact on the community’s inclusive sporting environment.
- Increased Capacity: Wyndham City gained valuable experience and expertise in organizing inclusive sporting events, strengthening their long-term capacity to serve people with disability.
“We are very fortunate that we have been able to build connections with some of our clubs and schools, however we have lacked capacity and experience to focus on disability and had been very aware that this was a big gap. The value of being able to host a dedicated role supported by Get Skilled Access and the Sport4All resources has been very clear. We were fortunate to recruit Kylie (Sport4All Inclusion Coach) who is someone from the local community with established knowledge and networks, who is very experienced around disability and developing a sporting club for people with disabilities, and who is also very passionate about making a difference for the local community.”
– Camilla Briggs | Inclusion & Participation Officer | Wyndham City Council
