Gymnastics NSW to Champion Disability Inclusion Across the State
Sport4All is proud to announce a new partnership with Gymnastics NSW, a leading state sporting organisation committed to making gymnastics more inclusive for people with disability. This collaboration aims to empower gymnastics clubs across New South Wales with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to create welcoming environments for all participants.
With over 60,000 registered gymnasts, 2,000 coaches, and more than 180 affiliated clubs across New South Wales, Gymnastics NSW is committed to ensuring that every individual feels welcome, supported, and included in their sport when, where, and how they choose.
Through this partnership, Gymnastics NSW aims to gain a deeper understanding of what an inclusive club looks like and how to support its member clubs to become more inclusive. As a first step, the Gymnastics NSW team will complete the Sport4All Inclusion Check-In Survey, undertake online inclusion training modules, and work with Sport4All to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan tailored to gymnastics.
“With the expansion of the Sport4All Inclusion Coach network across NSW, gymnastics clubs throughout the state will soon have access to local support,” said Jenny Crandell, State Sport Inclusion Coach at Sport4All. “We are thrilled to be working alongside Gymnastics NSW – this partnership is a powerful step forward in making gymnastics more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for all.”
When you grow up with a disability, you’re constantly surrounded by it. You visit doctors and specialists, learn about your condition, and often connect with disability organisations that provide information, guidance, and community. You might join social groups or disability sports, where you meet others with similar life challenges. Over time, you naturally share experiences and tips, and through all of this, you gain a deep, lived understanding of disability.
For someone without that lived experience, understanding doesn’t always come naturally. Unless they actively seek it out, they may never fully appreciate what inclusion means day-to-day. That’s why programs like Sport4All are so important. We work to bridge that gap, advocating for and educating others about disability, especially children and young people. If we can teach the next generation early, they’re more likely to grow up with greater awareness, empathy, and openness when it comes to inclusion.
Sport4All, developed by Get Skilled Access, includes a range of online, self-paced learning modules designed to assist clubs and schools in becoming more inclusive. The Sport4All program is designed and delivered by people with disability, ensuring that the resources are practical and relatable.
The partnership will enable clubs to embed sustainable inclusion practices, helping remove barriers and open opportunities for people with disability to participate in gymnastics.
This collaboration represents a strong commitment from Gymnastics NSW to build a truly inclusive sport where “Everybody Can Move”, with gymnastics being a sport for all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
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