Celebrating Inclusion in Tennis: All Abilities Week 2025
Tennis Australia served up something special this October with the launch of its inaugural All Abilities Week, held from 20–26 October 2025. The national initiative shone a spotlight on inclusive tennis programs across Australia, celebrating the clubs and communities already leading the way in accessibility while encouraging more opportunities for people with disability to participate both on and off the court.
The week focused on five key streams of play – wheelchair tennis, blind and low vision tennis, intellectual disability and autism tennis, deaf and hard of hearing tennis, and para-standing tennis. Together, these streams reflected Tennis Australia’s commitment to its Game On strategy and its vision to make tennis Australia’s most reflective and widely played sport.
Building awareness through education
This year’s theme, Education and Awareness within the Tennis Community, encouraged clubs, venues, and coaches to strengthen their inclusion capability.
Across the country, events featured immersive play experiences, inclusive coaching workshops, and accessibility profile sessions. The focus was on equipping people at every level of the game to create welcoming environments that reflect the diversity of the community.
Sport4All - Proud Supporting Partner
Sport4All was proud to be recognised by Tennis Australia as a supporting partner of All Abilities Week.
Through the national Sport4All program, people with disability can participate in sport at both club and school level, when, where, and how they choose. The program connects communities, providing practical resources, education, and mentoring that make inclusion part of everyday sport.
Sport4All team supporting local tennis clubs
Ulladulla Tennis Centre
In the Shoalhaven region, Mark Edwards, Sport4All Inclusion Coach, attended the All Abilities Carnival at Ulladulla Tennis Centre, combining coach training with hands-on play sessions.
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“The day kicked off with practical training on adapting tennis for players who are blind or have low vision, and for those using wheelchairs. One of the highlights was the Blind & Low Vision tennis session using sound balls. Watching children take part and trying it myself gave me a new appreciation for how players rely on sound and concentration. It was a fantastic example of inclusion in action.”
Mark is now collaborating with local coaches and committees to build on the success of the day and expand opportunities for inclusive tennis in the Shoalhaven region.
Collaroy Tennis Centre
“I delivered the first five modules of the Sport4All online learning platform in a workshop format with six of their committee members. It was a great session full of discussion and ideas - not only for their All Abilities event but also for how they can embed inclusion long-term in their club culture.”
A step forward for inclusive sport
All Abilities Week has been a powerful reminder of the difference that can be made when inclusion is at the heart of sport. Sport4All is proud to stand alongside Tennis Australia and local clubs as they continue to create spaces where everyone can play, belong and thrive.
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