Sport4All launches in the City of Bayswater
A new partnership to support more inclusive sport
Sport4All has officially launched in the City of Bayswater, marking the beginning of a partnership that will support local clubs, schools and community organisations to create more inclusive sporting environments for people with disability.
The launch, held at Morley Sport and Recreation Centre on 1 July, brought together councillors, educators, community representatives and sporting organisations to celebrate the start of the program and the opportunities it will create across the city.
As Sport4All expands into Bayswater, local clubs and schools will have access to practical support, resources and guidance to help remove barriers to participation and strengthen disability inclusion in community sport.
Bringing the community together
The launch welcomed 35 guests and featured speakers from across the community, each sharing their perspective on the role inclusive sport plays in creating healthier, more connected communities.
Attendees heard from Whadjuk Noongar Elder Vaughn Josh McGuire, Melissa Shaw, Manager Community Planning at the City of Bayswater, and Sport4All State Manager Carina McMillen. Paralympian Ben Wright and Nicole Durrant, Team Leader at Bayswater Waves Swim School, also spoke about the importance of creating sporting environments where people with disability feel welcome, valued and able to participate.
Sport4All Inclusion Coaches Michael, from the Shire of Mundaring, and Dani, from the City of Wanneroo, shared how the program is already supporting clubs and schools in their communities and the positive impact dedicated inclusion support can have at a local level. They were joined by Steph Cross from the Sport4All East Pilbara team, who attended the event in support of the launch.
Looking ahead
The next chapter for Sport4All in the City of Bayswater is already underway, with Nick Radovich commencing as the City’s Sport4All Inclusion Coach on 21 July.
Working alongside local clubs, schools and community organisations, Nick will help build confidence in disability inclusion, connect organisations with practical resources and support more people with disability to participate in community sport.
The launch marks the beginning of this work, laying the foundation for stronger partnerships and more inclusive sporting opportunities across the City of Bayswater in the years ahead.
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