2020 News Archive

Gymnastics Victoria End of Year Display Competition

Gymnastics Victoria would like to invite all our Victorian clubs to participate in the GV End of Year Display Competition.   From now unt

Australia's first work education program based in the sport and recreation industry for people with a disability

The City of Monash together with partners Holmesglen Institute and WISE Employment are taking applications for its Australian first work educatio

Leisure Networks - Dragons Player Catch Ups 

Like most, it was a tough time missing out on a season and sport you love playing. At the Dragons, it was no different. Mental health battles arose, l

Sports Central support the Midlands Golf Club to become more inclusive

Sports Central supports inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability across the Central Highlands region. Sports Central

Here Are 15 All Abilities Playgrounds In Melbourne You Need To Visit

Finding a good place for your kids to play can be a hassle. Primarily, when the playgrounds you have found do not cater to their needs and abilities.

AFL Wheelchair is back

It's been fabulous to see the Robert Rose Foundation Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) back in action over the past two Sundays featuring te

2020 VDSR Award winners announced

Last Thursday we celebrated International Day of People with Disability by holding our 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards as a virt

Celebrating Australians living with disability for International Day of People with Disability 2020

More than 4 million Australians live with a disability and they all have a story to tell. The ABC is partnering with International Day of People

The 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

The 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards virtual ceremony will take place on Thursday 3 December, 7:00-8:15pm. Watch on YouTube.

Let us know!

Sports Focus would like to hear from people with a disability or their parents/carers/guardians on their behalf.  They are keen to know the fo

Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre Sensory Sessions

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) have demonstrated the success that can be achieved through people led design when delivering services for

2021 FIDA team recruiting in Casey

 The Fountain Gate Junior Football Club is looking for players to join their FIDA team for 2021. To join you need to be: 15 years o

GippSport all abilities physical activity challenge

Are you ready for the GippSport All Abilities Physical Activity Challenge? During Social Inclusion Week this November, GippSport is encouraging peo

RETURN TO SPORT IN 6 EASY STEPS!

Step 1: Check Governing Body Requirements There are three key governing bodies your club needs to check with before coming back to play;

Melbourne Fringe Festival has begun!

We are so excited that Melbourne Fringe Festival has begun!  The Festival program is unlike anything you've seen before. It’s happening

The North Ballarat Cricket Club announce the establishment of an all abilities cricket team

The North Ballarat Cricket Club are proud to announce the establishment of an all abilities cricket team to participate in the Melbourne All Abilities

Tri It Tuesday Challenge: Wall Ball

Lacrosse Victoria, TriBall Lacrosse and VicHealth are excited to open the second Tri It Tuesday Challenge! The challenge is to submit a video of yours

The Difference Between d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

You’ve probably seen numerous terms used to describe a person with hearing loss, including ‘Deaf’ with an uppercase d, ‘deaf’ with a lowercase d, and

Yarra Leisure are returning to play!

Yarra Leisure has provided an update for each one of their core services. This is a high-level update – they’re still working on the finer details of

Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre enhances venue by embracing inclusion

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS), in partnership with City of Ballarat, Sports Central and Ballarat Autism Network, have supported the Ballarat

This Girl Can Local Women Webinar Series – 15 free webinars for women!

Darebin Council, Whittlesea Council, Manningham Council, Moreland City Council and Yarra Ranges Council are celebrating women of all forms getting act

Football Victoria Competition!

Football Victoria is running a series of online competitions supported by VicHealth and we will be running 2 All Abilities specific football competiti

Chat with our Ambassadors, Evie Rose Rennison & Sonny Rennison

This month we caught up with our Ambassadors, Evie Rose Rennison and Sonny Rennison to chat about how they’re making the most of their disability obst

November #MoveWithGateways challenge is now on

Congratulations to the joint-winner of the October challenge, siblings in which people were invited to share their rock family creations on socia