City of Darwin joins Sport4All program
Sport4All, Australia’s leading disability inclusion program, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the City of Darwin aimed at promoting inclusive sports across the region. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to creating welcoming and accessible environments within Darwin’s sporting and community spaces.
The partnership will support local sports clubs and schools to welcome and support people with disability, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in sport. By working together, Sport4All and the City of Darwin aim to foster a more inclusive sporting community, where anyone can engage in sport in a way that suits them.
City of Darwin Lord Mayor, Kon Vatskalis, expressed his enthusiasm:
“We are very pleased to join the Sport4All program, helping local sport and recreation organisations be more accessible and inclusive for people with a disability, and we are thrilled to have Alex join our team. We are committed to making Darwin a community that is inclusive and accessible for everyone who lives, works, studies and visits the municipality.”
Sport4All is an award-winning national program developed by Get Skilled Access, a Disability Inclusion Consultancy business founded by Paralympic Gold Medallist and Grand Slam Champion, Dylan Alcott AO. Funded by the Australian Government, the program supports local sporting clubs and schools to become more inclusive and accessible. Through free, online training, Sport4All equips and educates the clubs and schools with the skills and resources needed to create inclusive environments.
To facilitate and support the local delivery of the program, Alex Woodward has been appointed as the City of Darwin’s dedicated Inclusion Coach. With lived experience of disability and a strong background in sport, Alex will collaborate and work directly with local clubs and schools to promote inclusive practices and support them in creating welcoming environments for everyone. Alex will provide ongoing support and facilitate access to Sport4All’s online training platform, which includes a self-assessment tool and tailored resources to help organisations identify key areas of improvement and implement changes that promote accessibility and inclusion.
Elysha O’Neill, State Manager of Sport4All, highlighted the significance of the initiative:
“Partnering with the City of Darwin is a powerful step toward breaking down barriers and building a community where everyone belongs. Together, we’re not just creating opportunities for participation; we are creating spaces where everyone belongs and all abilities are celebrated.”
The City of Darwin invites all local sporting clubs and schools to take part in the Sport4All program and help lead the way in creating a more inclusive and welcoming community for all.
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