Disability Inclusion Sport Mount Isa Gains Momentum
Sport4All’s work in disability inclusion sport Mount Isa has gained strong early momentum, with Inclusion Coach, David Hydon attending two major community expos within 17 days.
Despite the north-west Queensland wet season bringing steady rain and monsoon storms, the region’s schools, sporting clubs and community organisations turned out in force to kick-start the year.
Together, the two expos introduced more than 100 people across Mount Isa’s sporting and education landscape to the Sport4All program.
Engaging Schools at the Let’s Get Enrolled Expo
The “Let’s Get Enrolled Expo 2026” brought together around 40 organisations, including seven of Mount Isa’s 14 schools, allied health providers, community organisations and government agencies.
For Sport4All, the focus was clear – building stronger disability inclusion in schools across north-west Queensland.
David engaged directly with:
- A Year 3 teacher
- Three Deputy Principals
- One Principal
- A Head of Department (Prep to Year 3)
- School administration staff
Conversations centred on Sport4All’s structured three-step approach:
- Survey
- Online training
- Future action planning
School representatives responded positively to the program’s practical structure and future engagement opportunities.
Connecting with Clubs at the 2026 Sign-on Expo
The second event, the Mount Isa City Council “2026 Sign-on Expo”, featured more than 70 stallholders, including 37 sporting organisations.
Over three hours, David engaged with 24 sporting clubs – from tennis and softball to judo, athletics, rugby league, parkrun and canoeing. These clubs are run by passionate local volunteers and represent only a portion of the more than 60 sporting entities operating in Mount Isa.
While conversations were shorter and fast-paced, the expo created valuable contact points for deeper follow-up discussions throughout 2026.
Building Disability Inclusion Sport in Regional Queensland
Mount Isa is home to around 19,000 residents. In regional communities, sport and schools are central to connection and participation. Embedding disability inclusion sport Mount Isa initiatives at this stage helps ensure inclusive practices are part of long-term community structures.
The expos were not standalone events. They were foundational touchpoints – introducing clubs and schools to structured disability inclusion training and action planning support.
With strong early engagement across both education and sport sectors, Sport4All’s north-west Queensland work is positioned for sustained growth in 2026 and beyond.
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