Access for All Abilities
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria.
The program supports and develops inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability throughout Victoria.
Families, friends, carers, clubs, sporting associations, leisure centres and community groups can get involved.
Everyone involved benefits from Access for All Abilities.
Not only are there health and wellbeing benefits, but there are opportunities to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, have fun, or even build a whole new sporting career.
Access for All Abilities providers
Access for All Abilities providers work at a community level to develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Access for All Abilities providers work in all Victorian local council areas. View the list of Access for All Abilities provider contacts (PDF 362 KB) or (Word 658 KB) or access contact details via the Find a sporting organisation section of this website.
The Access for All Abilities Brochure (1.3 MB) or (Word 37 KB) provides information on what Access for All Abilities can do for you.
Access for All Abilities providers promote and encourage a range of sport and recreation opportunities across the state from basketball to cricket, walking, Australian Rules football, soccer, sailing and lawn bowls.
Access for All Abilities providers can offer people with a disability:
- a variety of ideas and contacts to get you active and involved
- links to organised activities at local facilities
- timely and up to date advice on the latest sport and recreation opportunities in your area
- pathways to sport and recreation opportunities from a community to an elite level
- opportunities to be trained and undertake roles to coach, umpire and volunteer as a sports administrator
Access for All Abilities providers can offer local clubs:
- assistance in getting more people with a disability involved in your club
- insight into the sport and recreation interests of people with a disability in the area
- grant information and support with applications
- disability awareness training for coaches, officials and volunteers
- advice on how to make your club more accessible and inclusive
- promotion of your club's inclusive programs and opportunities
For more information on Access for All Abilities contact:
Community Access Unit
Sport and Recreation Victoria
GPO Box 2392
Melbourne VIC 3001
Email: info@sport.vic.gov.au