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Funded Organisations 2013-15 AFL Victoria ............................................................................................... 3

Badminton Victoria .................................................................................... 3

Baseball Victoria ........................................................................................ 3

Basketball Victoria ..................................................................................... 4

Boccia Victoria ........................................................................................... 4

Bowls Victoria ............................................................................................ 5

Calisthenics Victoria ................................................................................... 5

The Centre ................................................................................................ 6

Cricket Victoria .......................................................................................... 6

Cycling Victoria .......................................................................................... 7

Deaf Sports and Recreation Victoria ............................................................ 7

Disability Sport Victoria .............................................................................. 7

Disability Sport and Recreation ................................................................... 8

Eastern Recreation and Leisure Services ...................................................... 9

Football Federation Victoria ........................................................................ 9

GippSport .................................................................................................. 9

Gymnastics Victoria .................................................................................. 10

Hockey Victoria ........................................................................................ 11

Leisure Networks ...................................................................................... 11

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Maccabi Victoria All Abilities Group ............................................................. 12

Mallee Sports Assembly ............................................................................. 12

Netball Victoria ......................................................................................... 13

People Outdoors ....................................................................................... 14

Reclink (First Point of Call Service) ............................................................. 14

Riding Develops Abilities ........................................................................... 15

Scope ...................................................................................................... 15

South West Sports .................................................................................... 16

Special Olympics Victoria ........................................................................... 16

Sports Central .......................................................................................... 16

Sports Focus ............................................................................................ 17

Swimming Victoria .................................................................................... 18

Table Tennis Victoria ................................................................................ 18

Tennis Victoria ......................................................................................... 19

Tenpin Bowling ......................................................................................... 19

Valley Sport .............................................................................................. 19

VICSRAPID ............................................................................................... 20

vicsport .................................................................................................... 20

Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly .......................................................... 21

Yachting Victoria ...................................................................................... 21

YMCA Victoria ........................................................................................... 22

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AFL Victoria Contact: Logan Whitaker

Phone: (03) 8341 6023

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.aflvic.com.au

AFL Victoria is implementing an Access for All Abilities (AAA) Auskick strategy that will look to provide a sustainable football program using the Auskick model for footballers of all abilities.

This is very exciting for AFL Victoria as it will be their first step towards a true AAA program. Previously there have been plenty of AFL activities and one off come and try sessions run in the AAA space. However, this will be the first formal program.

Badminton Victoria

Contact: Brent Gutterson

Phone: (03) 9686 4777


Website: www.badmintonvic.com.au

Badminton Victoria aims to deliver participation programs to identified special schools. They will provide competition opportunities for all special schools to proceed into the Badminton Victoria All Schools Championships. They will also provide activities that will be delivered by their clubs and associations clubs and partners that offer direct ‘active’ participation opportunities for people of all abilities. Badminton Victoria will create sustainable programs within the badminton community.

Baseball Victoria

Contact: Thomas Dicker, Inclusion and Participation Officer

Phone: Office: (03) 9645 8000 Mobile: 0421 634 919


Website: www.baseballvictoria.com.au

Baseball Victoria is looking to develop and implement a “Baseball

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For All” program with focus on inclusion and access for all abilities in all aspects of the sport.

A truly inclusive sport requires current barriers to be broken through education and training of current volunteers and coaches. This is done by creating a state wide program toolkit and resource management kit to be rolled out all of Victoria with an emphasis on Metropolitan Melbourne.

Basketball Victoria

Contact: Alice Hammond

Phone: (03) 9837 8000


Website: www.basketballvictoria.com.au

For basketball to continue to be a tool for inclusion, Basketball Victoria are committed to providing educational services and participatory opportunities to foster and nurture the well-being of people with a disability, enabling them to be more active, more often. Their AAA program has an emphasis on the delivery of Inclusion Training and Adaptive Coaching courses for its affiliated associations to prepare them for inclusion programs. Their program will also develop and build sustainable wheelchair basketball programs in identified regions that will give people with mobility restrictions a solid pathway in which to participate, compete and achieve in basketball.

Boccia Victoria Contact: Leanne Carlon

Phone: 0410 432 405


Website: www.boccia.com.au

Boccia Victoria will implement the Boccia Strategic Development Plan including the development of clubs into sustainable organisations. They will support clubs in increasing membership numbers, evaluating methods and achievements and developing intra and inter club competition structures. Opportunities to participate in boccia are available in both metropolitan and regional areas in Victoria.

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Bowls Victoria Contact: Scott Nicholas

Phone: (03) 9861 7100


Website: www.bowlsvic.org.au

Bowls is a sport for all ages and abilities, and to continue Bowls Victoria’s commitment to leading Victoria’s most accessible sport, Bowls Victoria will be undertaking a number of initiatives as part of their involvement in the AAA Program. As part of the program, they aim to develop the skills of clubs, coaches and people within the community in working with bowlers with a disability in the hopes of creating a state-wide network of clubs providing All Abilities programs. These programs will seek to introduce new participants to the sport and identify bowlers with the potential to progress along the pathway to representative bowls and events. The AAA program will be a great opportunity for Bowls Victoria to continue to highlight the accessibility of their sport, help their clubs develop more welcoming and inclusive environments and establish inclusion as part of their organisational practice.

Calisthenics Victoria

Contact: Matthew Brown

Phone: (03) 9562 6011


Website: www.calisthenics.asn.au

Calisthenics Victoria’s ultimate vision for inclusion in Calisthenics is to promote access for all abilities until high levels of focus are no longer required. They simply want it to be a part of their culture, their governance and their sport. However to achieve this vision, they plan to take steps, both big and small, in a measurable and strategic way, while bringing all stakeholders with them on their journey. Their focus is towards encouraging clubs to deliver ‘Club Cal-ability’ as an entry level recreational pathway to Calisthenics for all ages. They will provide clubs with start-up kits and resources to encourage clubs to actively seek participants. They will hold an annual Cal-ability Gala Day to bring together and celebrate the clubs and schools who are facilitating the Club Cal-ability Program, and engage Helen

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Richey as an ambassador. In partnership with LGA’s and Clubs, Calisthenics Victoria will also facilitate Cal-Ability Programs to provide respite, camps and retirement villages.

The Centre

Contact: Rob Newman

Phone: (03) 5721 0250


Website: http://www.thecentre.vic.edu.au/

The Centre Active Recreation Network Access for All Abilities program works closely with sporting clubs and associations to support, develop and promote inclusive sport and recreation opportunities within the clubs mainstream program. They work with, but are not limited to, a variety of clubs and have several completely sustainable programs in the areas of sailing, clay target shooting, netball, archery, football and basketball. They are continually developing new opportunities for people with a disability either individually or as a group. CARN AAA works alongside local councils, builders and architects to ensure all new facilities and alteration to buildings are accessible to all. CARN AAA also delivers workshops on the benefits of becoming an accessible club or association to both the participants and the community in general.

LGA focus: Alpine Shire Council, Benalla Rural City Council, Indigo Shire Council, Mansfield Shire Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Moira Shire Council, Murrindindi Shire Council, City of Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie Shire Council, Towong Shire Council, Wangaratta Rural City Council and Wodonga City Council

Cricket Victoria

Contact: Annie Hateley

Phone: (03) 9653 1100


Website: www.cricketvictoria.com.au/get-involved/all-abilities

Cricket Victoria has a well-established all abilities cricket pathway from grassroots participation to elite representative opportunities for cricketers of all abilities. However, gaps have been identified

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throughout the spectrum of opportunities to play, coach, volunteer or administer cricket. Cricket Victoria will develop a Disability Action Plan to address some of these gaps to increase opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in cricket, particularly in club cricket. This will include support to grassroots clubs and association to develop and grow their all abilities cricket program, support new and existing gala days and to promote the best practices and success stories within local cricketing communities.

Cycling Victoria

Contact: Ben Rogers

Phone: (03) 8480 3000


Website: www.vic.cycling.org.au

Cycling Victoria will be implementing AAA initiatives across all sectors including racing, recreational and junior cycling. Cycling Victoria will be working closely with clubs and AAA support agencies in order to create sustainable and meaningful opportunities for those with a physical or intellectual disability.

Deaf Sports and Recreation Victoria

Contact: James Hale

Phone: 0419 873 767 (SMS only)


Website: www.dsrv.com.au

Deaf Sports and Recreation Victoria connect deaf and hard of hearing Victorians with sport and recreation opportunities.

They want to create greater awareness of the organisation so that they can be recognised as the peak state body in Victoria in sports and recreation for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Disability Sports Victoria

Contact: Michael Bentley

Phone: (03) 9894 1884

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Website: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~vdsac

Disability Sports Victoria (VDSAC) will advocate and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and recreation within the general community and mainstream sports organisations. Disability Sports Victoria will pilot a program in four mainstream schools, including extending training to secondary and primary school sport teachers on modifying sport for students with a disability.

Disability Sport and Recreation

Contact: Tim Nield

Phone: 9473 0133


Website: www.dsr.org.au

As part of the SRV AAA funding, Disability Sport & Recreation will be working towards building the profile of 7-a-side Football and Wheelchair Rugby in Victoria. 7-a-side Football in a sport targeted towards people with the disability of cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and stroke. 7-a-side Football was introduced to Victoria back in 2009. The AAA funding will enable them to reach the wider community in promoting the sport to the disability types they are targeted at. With a partnership approach, they will work with sporting clubs, the state sporting association and disability and community organisations to help them grow the profile of the sport in Victoria. Wheelchair Rugby has been a part of Disability Sport & Recreation’s direct services deliverables for over 20 years. With no mainstream sport to link the sport with the AAA funding will allow them to build upon the foundations that they have created in Victoria. They will focus on building on the development pathway by introducing beginner programs in rehabilitation centres, expanding upon the current state competition and investing in adaptable sporting equipment to reduce the financial barrier to participating in these sports.

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Eastern Recreation and Leisure Services

Contact: Olivia Nam

Phone: Office: (03) 9720 5944


Website: www.erls.net

Description: • Eastern Recreation and Leisure Services will undertake work with local clubs and recreational groups to develop their cultures, policies and procedures to be more inclusive and accessible for all backgrounds and all abilities. This project will give people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse background the ability to participate in sport and recreational opportunities.

LGA focus : Eastern Region of Melbourne

Football Federation Victoria

Contact: Joella Hanson

Phone: 03 9474 1800


Website: www.footballfedvic.com.au/

Description: • Football Federation Victoria will develop a strategy to identify current best practice, and engage and support clubs to increase participation by people with a disability. Deliverables will include providing club management training and developing coaching and referee education programs.

GippSport Contact: Head office – 5135 8335, [email protected]

Daniel Poynton AAA Program Manager (Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Latrobe City & Baw Baw shire councils) 0428 358 336 [email protected]

Brenton Dinsdale

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Gymnastics Victoria

Contact: Kerry Tavrou

Phone: (03) 9214 6020


Website: http://www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au/

Through the AAA funding period, Gymnastics Victoria (GV) will develop Inclusive Leader Clubs that will act as inclusive hubs across the state. These clubs will lead the way in inclusive gymnastics, providing opportunities for people with disability across all club areas and support other affiliate clubs to be inclusive. GV will promote our 'Gymnastics for Everybody' campaign to the disability sector and provide at least 10 new sustainable Gymnastics opportunities for people with disability. GV will deliver Inclusion Awareness Training to our Board, Technical Committees, Staff and clubs. GV will ensure inclusion is embedded in Launchpad workshops (rolled out nationally) and GV's Work Health and Safety online course. GV will ensure each department (Development, Events and Business) set annual inclusive goals and that these goals will be built in to the organisation’s Key Performance Indicators. This process will be driven by organisational leaders and be an ongoing process for each calendar year.

AAA Program Coordinator (Wellington & East Gippsland Shire Councils) 0447 358 330 [email protected]

Website: www.gippsport.com.au

Gippsport supports clubs to deliver inclusive sporting opportunities within their own club environment.

They will work in conjunction with State Sporting Associations who receive AAA funding to deliver sports opportunities in Gippsland.

Gippsport works with Gippsland sports club administrators and coaches on a one on one basis, assessing and developing capacity by utilising the ClubHelp online assessment system.

LGA focus : Gippsland Region, Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Latrobe City, Baw Baw, Wellington and East Gippsland

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Hockey Victoria

Contact: Briana Harvey, Game Development & Participation Manager

Phone: (03) 8379 4288


Website: www.hockeyvictoria.org.au

Through the Access for All Abilities program, Hockey Victoria will be developing a Disability Action Plan and focusing on increasing participation opportunities for people with a disability in Victorian Hockey. They will be working closely with disability support organisations, regional sports assemblies, local councils, other State Sporting Associations and their affiliated clubs to identify these participation opportunities and assist the clubs in training and development requirements to ensure that they have the necessary resources and support to ensure that their club environment is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Hockey Victoria will advocate strongly for Hockey Australia to develop a National Disability Action Plan and pathway opportunities for athletes with a disability. They will keep all of the other States & Territory Hockey Associations updated on their progress and share their learnings.

Leisure Networks

Contact: Evan Priest Team Leader Phone: (03) 5224 9908 Mobile: 0427 059 790 Email: [email protected] Jenny Mc Ivor Project Officer Phone: (03) 5224 9923 Mobile: 0421 671 841 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.leisurenetworks.org Leisure Networks works with community sport and recreation clubs throughout the local region to create opportunities for people with disabilities. The Access for All Abilities program has a range of key activities which enhance access to sport and recreation facilities.

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Maccabi Victoria

Contact: Lauren Mandel (Mon, Thurs, Fri)

Phone: Office: (03) 9563 5885 Mobile: 0412 605 480


Website: www.macvic.com.au

Description: Maccabi Victoria has appointed Lauren Mandel as the Access for All Abilities Inclusion Coordinator, with the primary role of promoting and advancing the rights, welfare and social inclusion of people with disabilities who engage in sporting and recreational activities. This will be done through the implementation of the recommendations from the 2013 Access for All Abilities Research Report. The key objectives for this position are Maccabi club development, policies and practices, broadening participation, partnership enhancement and sustainability. Several key projects include providing disability awareness training for clubs and working with them on policies and practices to enhance inclusion, producing Access for All Abilities membership forms, developing and broadening the AAA member database, organising the ongoing range of activities for the AAA program and coordinating a calendar of events suitable for this group for the year.

LGA focus : Primarily the Cities of Port Philip, Stonnington and Glen Eira, but will include any LGAs where Jewish people with a disability reside.

Mallee Sports Assembly

Contact: Buloke and Ganawarra Shires: Contact: Rhonda Allan, Project Officer Phone: (03) 5493 7796 Email: [email protected]

Swan Hill Rural City Council: Contact: Delia Baber, Project Officer Phone: (03) 5033 2008 Email: [email protected]

LGA focus : City of Greater Geelong, Colac Otway Shire Council, Borough of Queenscliffe and Surf Coast Shire Council

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Mildura Rural City Council: Contact: Tanya Wild, Project Officer Phone: (03) 5021 3464 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.malleesportsassembly.org.auu

Mallee Sports Assembly will partner with the Swan Hill Leisure Centre, East End Community Park, Koondrook Primary School Sporting Facilities, Birralee Park and Special Olympics to bring sporting opportunities to people with disabilities. They aim to provide a wide range of sports including football, table tennis, dance, lawn bowls, croquet, carpet bowls, golf, eightball, soccer and tennis. They will celebrate events like the International Day of People with Disability, the All Abilities Sports Star Awards, the Regional Lawn Bowls competition and the All Abilities Cricket Carnival. Their plan involves providing training sessions for clubs, community groups and school and publicising their activities through media promotions, newsletter and their website.

LGA focus : Buloke Shire Council, Gannawarra Shire Council, Mildura Rural City Council and Swan Hill Rural City Council

Netball Victoria

Contact: Cassandra Hadson

Community Engagement Coordinator

Phone: (03) 9321 2237


Website: www.netballvic.com.au

Through the Access for All Abilities Program, Netball Victoria will focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities. We aim to create specific All Abilities netball competitions alongside our existing competitions at key associations throughout the state. This will involve association development and training, exposure events and ongoing support.

LGA focus : City of Melbourne, Darebin City Council, City of Greater Dandenong and the City of Melton.

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People Outdoors (auspiced by the Australian Camps Association)

Contact: Anthony McIntosh, Business Manager

Heike Fleischmann, Volunteer Co-ordinator

Phone: (03) 9365 7100


[email protected]

Website: www.peopleoutdoors.org.au

The People Outdoors program provides outdoor recreational opportunities on a small group basis – typically residential camps and day activities – for clients (usually kids) with disabilities.

Based in metropolitan Melbourne’s north-western suburbs, People Outdoors engages over 250 volunteers that assist clients on a one on one basis.

The focus of the AAA grant funding is to build capacity of their volunteer resources. People Outdoors regularly partners with other agencies to provide clients with a fuller level of service. They would welcome collaborations with sporting organisations to create tailored packages of recreational and sporting activities for clients.

Reclink (First Point of Call Service)

Contact: Laura Aisbett, Project Manager 0431 779 755 [email protected]

Luke O’Conner, Project Manager 0434 693 902 [email protected]

Website: www.aaavic.org.au

The First Point of Call Service connects people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities across Melbourne. They act as an ‘Opportunity Broker’ by being a link between the service provider and the community, and facilitate and promote access to sports and recreation opportunities for people with a disability.

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LGA focus : All 31 metropolitan LGA’s

Riding Develops Abilities

Contact: Ariella Stone

Phone: (03) 9258 4730


Website: http://www.rdav.asn.au/

Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria (RDAV) will be exploring the implementation of a “RDAV Approved” Program, where riding schools and clubs are provided with RDAV training so that they may accommodate clients with a disability. In conjunction with the “RDAV Approved” Program, we will continue to provide our services at our 39 centres and our growing number of competition and events.

Scope Contact: Katie Marx

Phone: (03) 8311 4049


Website: http://www.scopevic.org.au/

Scope has received funding from the Access All Abilities 2013 – 15 funding round to increase the opportunities for people with physical and multiple disabilities to participate in Balloon Football. Balloon Football (BFL) is a version of AFL that has been modified to suit the needs of people with a disability. Managed by Scope’s Community Inclusion team, BFL currently has more than 100 players across Victoria. Balloon Football offers people the chance to participate in a wheelchair-based sport that’s fast, friendly, fun and competitive. Scope will develop a training and induction package for new and existing BFL umpires, and implement a project which identifies pathways to social inclusion for BFL players in local sports clubs. These initiatives will enable BFL players to further participate in their sport at all levels.

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South West Sports Contact: Judi Mutsaers, Program Manager

Phone: (03) 5561 1689


Website: www.southwestport.com.au

South West Sport is an Access For All Abilities Regional Provider that works in partnership with sport and recreation organisations in the South West to promote inclusiveness in sport. It seeks to increase community awareness about the benefits of inclusive sport and recreation, ensure that planning for sport and recreation at the local level takes into account inclusion and accessibility, and deliver more sport and recreation settings that are inclusive of and accessible to people with a disability.

LGA focus : Warrnambool City, Moyne, Corangamite, Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shires.

Special Olympics Victoria Contact: Tanya Files – Community Development Coordinator

Phone: (03) 9877 2769


Website: http://www.specialolympics.com.au/vic

Special Olympics Victoria provides regular sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability. Through the AAA 2013-15 funding, their Community Sports-Link and Young Athlete programs will be increased at schools and disability service providers. They will also continue their engagement of mainstream sports associations and clubs in the ongoing development of participation opportunities for people with an intellectual disability through regular sports training and competition pathways.

Sports Central

Contact: Lachlan Smith

Phone: (03) 5331 6966

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[email protected]

Website: www.sportscentral.org.au

Description: Sports Central aims to assist people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate in community sport and recreation. Their staff aims to increase accessibility for all by assisting clubs to become more inclusive, and forming partnerships with State Sporting Associations and local support agencies to ensure their programs are well supported. Sports Central aims to build the capacity of local clubs and organisations to provide activities to all members of the community through workshops, resource sharing, and advice and information exchange. Sports Central is involved in local planning and strategy development to ensure all groups are represented and have the chance to have their input. Overall improvement of opportunities for all members of the Central Highlands community remains the goal of their organisation.

LGA focus : Ballarat City, Golden Plains, Moorabool, Hepburn, Pyrenees and Ararat Rural City Councils.

Sports Focus Contact: Shelley Mulqueen, Program Manager

Phone: (03) 5442 3101


Website: www.sportsfocus.com.au

Sports Focus employs a community and club development approach to the delivery of the Access for All Abilities program across the Loddon Campaspe region. Through collaboration, Sports Focus aims to build the capacity of the local sport and recreation sector to plan and provide inclusive and sustainable participation opportunities and environments.

LGA focus : Campaspe Shire, Central Goldfields Shire, City of Greater Bendigo, Loddon Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire and Mount Alexander Shire.

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Swimming Victoria

Contact: Catherine Tate

Manager Member & Community Development

Phone: (03) 9686 5222


Website: www.swimmingvictoria.org.au

Swimming Victoria is working with targeted Victorian swimming clubs who have taken part in the Swimming Australia ‘Inclusive Club Standard’ club health check. They are developing and implementing an Access for All Abilities Ambassador program consisting of role model athletes, parents and clubs.

Table Tennis Victoria

Contact: Luci Galea

Phone: (03) 9682 2011


Website: http://tabletennisvictoria.sportzvault.com/

Table Tennis Victoria will implement an Access for All Abilities Strategic Action and Participation Plan (TTAPP).

They will establish three regional AAA Hubs to work with their local disability support organisations, regional sports assemblies and local councils to build the confidence and capabilities of local clubs and coaches.

Working with Table Tennis Australia and the Australian Paralympics Committee, they will increase promotion opportunities and create a clearer pathway for players and coaches, to maximise outcomes and efficiencies within the TTAPP.

Table Tennis Victoria will further build on its policy to integrate athletes with a disability into its programs to increase involvement in the sport.

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Tennis Victoria

Contact: Hamish Cain

Phone: (03) 8420 8420


Website: www.tennis.com.au/vic

Tennis Victoria will build club and coach capabilities in facilitating and delivering Tennis based Access for All Abilities programs. They will link to national initiatives such as the MLC Tennis Hot Shots. They will also link new and current tennis programs for people with a disability to Tennis Victoria’s flagship inclusion program – the ACE Club and Coach Grants Program. Tennis Victoria will also work with external partners to build participation levels.

LGA focus : All metropolitan Local Government Areas.

Tenpin Bowling

Contact: Justin Lopes

Phone: 03 9532 2219


Website: http://www.tenpin.org.au/index.php?id=142

Victorian Tenpin Bowling Association (TBAV) will endeavour to expand the pathways and opportunities available for people with a disability within their sport. This will be accomplished through the implementation of sustainable participation such as programs and flexible league involvement. To achieve this sustainability, it is essential for them to receive the support of their stakeholders. Their desired outcome is to formalise these key partnerships with disability organisations and sporting groups through this funding.

Valley Sport

Contact: Dean Pritchett

Phone: 0417 013 482


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Website: http://valleysport.net.au/

Valley Sport provides opportunities and pathways to sport and recreation for people with a disability through the Access for All Abilities program. Valley Sport is always looking to maintain and create new partnerships to aid in this process.

LGA focus : Greater Bendigo, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Benalla and Mansfield.

VICSRAPID Contact: Kellie Keen

Phone: 5762 3419


Website: http://vicsrapid.websyte.com.au/

VICSRAPID works in partnership with State sporting bodies and key peak agencies to facilitate inclusiveness in Sport and Recreation for people with integration difficulties.

vicsport Contact: Connie Raso

Phone: 9926 1384


Website: http://vicsport.asn.au/Home/

Vicsport will be working closely with eight targeted SSA’s providing guidance, support and assistance regarding audits of current capacity, development and implementation of disability action plans. This will be done to increase capacity to deliver quality sporting outcomes. The targeted SSAs are archery, ice sports, indoor sports, pony club, squash, surfing, volleyball and rugby league.

Vicsport will also be providing strategic advice and support to the remaining seventeen funded SSA’s. Some of the key areas of work will involve board and staff training, training content and resource development and identification of suitable partners and disability organizations. They will provide advice on school competitions for students with a disability

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LGA focus : State wide through identified SSAs

Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly

Contact: Matt Berry

Phone: 0407 204 519


Website: www.wrsa.org.au

The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly provides a vital link between local clubs and state and national bodies. It has formed a solid partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and other strategic partners (including VicHealth, Local Government, and health agencies) to provide a quality service for Wimmera sports clubs and associations which encompasses the needs and priorities of the region. The Access for All Abilities (AAA) program aims to develop and support sport and recreation organizations that are inclusive of and accessible to people of all abilities. We will be working in partnerships with State Sporting Associations who receive AAA funding to help create, manage and deliver sporting opportunities in the Wimmera.

LGA focus : Hindmarsh Shire Council, Horsham Rural City Council, Northern Grampians Shire Council, West Wimmera Shire Council and Yarriambiack Shire Council

Yachting Victoria

Contact: Sailability Coordinator: Sarah Ogilvie (or Maternity leave 6 month temp from Jan 2014 – July 2014, person TBC)

Phone: (03) 9597 0066


Website: www.yachtingvictoria.com.au (links to Sailability within YV site)

Sailability will increase participation by people with a disability through mainstream activities under the Discover Sailing Brand and Sailability programs. They will deliver their ‘Everyone Discover Sailing’ disability education program, and provide training to Sailability programs, Discover Sailing centres, officials,

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coaches, volunteers and administrators. They plan to develop and deliver an Inclusive Club Standard for all 90 Sailing/Yacht Clubs in Victoria and for clubs to agree in principle and work towards implementation.

YMCA Victoria

Contact: Brendan Smith

Phone: 0407 790 032


Website: http://www.victoria.ymca.org.au/index.html

YMCA’s AAA program is focused on providing a sustainable model that effectively promotes and integrates all people with disabilities into active recreation, both structured and unstructured.

The Access for All Abilities is a focus to provide a sustainable model that effectively promotes and integrates all people with disabilities into active both structured and unstructured recreation. The main aims of the project are to create a model that can be sustained beyond the funding period and can include all people with disabilities in to mainstream activities. YMCA Centres that provide recreational activities will be targeted to pilot and support this model. They plan to reduce and eliminate access inequities experienced by people with disabilities through program modification. They will also design a training package that can provide access to mainstream recreation activities and be transferrable beyond the life of the project. This program will include piloting training and staff development to increase awareness. It will provide tools that utilise simple techniques that make activities available to a broader participant base.

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