Inclusion Solutions

How can we better support athletes with intellectual disability to progress from community participation to elite competition?

That’s the question we’ll explore in this exciting workshop presented in partnership with Sport Inclusion Australia.
Introducing our guest speaker: President of Virtus Sport, Robyn Smith OAM.

With more than 35 years of experience working alongside governments, sporting organisations, and disability organisations, Robyn has been a driving force in advancing inclusive sport across Australia and internationally. 💪

A highlight of the workshop will be a panel of athletes sharing their lived experiences, providing valuable insight into:
- Challenges and barriers they have encountered
- The support systems that have contributed to their success
-Opportunities to strengthen pathways for future athletes

If you’re a Sport and Community Development Officer, Sport Inclusion Coordinator, active in a State Sporting Association or passionate about inclusive sport, don’t miss out!

This workshop is free. Register your ticket today!
🎟️ https://inclusionsolutions.org.au/event/inclusive-sport-pathways-workshop/

ID:
Australian Sports team marching down the street. They are dressed in yellow and green sports clothes. A man in the front is waving the Australian flag.

Some pics from our final catch-up with Kelly, Ryan and Bel Dabic - Equestrian, members of our Welcoming Inclusive Network (WIN) co-design group!

Over the past two years, you have generously shared your time, insights and lived experience with us, and it has shaped this project and its resources for the better. Because of you, sporting clubs across our community are better equipped to understand the value of disability inclusion and have the practical tools to achieve it!

Thank you for trusting us with your perspectives, and for the pleasure of working alongside you.

If you’re a sports club looking to take steps toward a more inclusive environment for members with disability, learn more about the WIN project and its resources on https://win.inclusionsolutions.org.au/.

ID:

1. A group of five people is standing together in an office setting. They are smiling and dressed casually. The background features blue walls and some framed artwork.

2. Two people are talking, sitting in a meeting room. One person, seated on the left, has curly hair and glasses, wearing a green cardigan. The other person, on the right, has short hair and a beard, dressed in a striped sweater. A table in front of them is cluttered with snack bags, bowls, and a pitcher of water.

3. A group of five people is sitting around a table, happily looking into the camera. The table is set with notebooks, glasses of water, and a plate of snacks, including cookies and fruit. Each person is smiling and appears to be enjoying the gathering.

4. A tabletop with several printed workbooks developed through the Inclusive Network Project. Headings of the books include "Community," "Participation," "Governance," "Accessibility," "People," and "Inclusive communication and digital accessibility checklist."

It was a pleasure to deliver our flagship training, Social Inclusion and Disability Awareness, to the City of Bunbury last week. Thanks for being such a wonderful, curious group eager to learn how to serve community members with disability even better.

Always a pleasure working with the crew in Bunbury 🙌🏽 🌟.

ID: Six people standing next to each other. They are standing in a big white room, and behind them is a large screen displaying a presentation. Everyone is smiling, dressed in professional outfits.

Final call! Applications close today 🚨

Do you have ideas or lived experience that could help make sport more welcoming and accessible for people with autism and/or intellectual disability?

There is still time to join our Included in Sport Advisory Group, but applications close today!

We're seeking passionate people to join our Included in Sport Advisory Group:

• People with autism and/or intellectual disability
• Parents and carers
• Sport representatives

If you've been thinking about applying, now is the time. Applications close at the end of today.

👉 Apply now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fdIInlLopEK8I14mr2U5hGZfehoqGSxBrbty2zH4OEdURjJFWDRCTEVWSjRYVVNBQUxGQ1hSUVJWRi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

“Start small, it doesn’t have to be perfect” is one of our favourite quotes from an interview we did a while ago with Kim and Leigh from The House of Honey & The Sticky Spoon Cafe, a Swan Valley-based cafe and meadery ☕🐝💪.

Since embracing inclusion, the business has seen some amazing results! Some of them include:

-Increased sales.
- New customer markets.
- Stronger word-of-mouth and brand reputation.

Read their interview to learn some of their best tips: https://inclusionsolutions.org.au/news/inclusive-customer-experience-house-honey/

Join our Included in Sport Advisory group | Last day to apply is Monday 31 August.

Do you have ideas or experiences to help us make sports more welcoming and accessible for people with autism and/or intellectual disability? If the answer is yes, join our advisory group now 💪.

We are now looking for:
- A person with autism and/or a person with an intellectual disability.
- A parent or carer of an autistic person and/or someone with an intellectual disability.
- A sport representative (for example, club committee member, coach, SSA or SIRO employee, etc.)

Submit your application today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fdIInlLopEK8I14mr2U5hGZfehoqGSxBrbty2zH4OEdURjJFWDRCTEVWSjRYVVNBQUxGQ1hSUVJWRi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Some food for thought on inclusive language 🌟

The English language is filled with metaphors and sayings - and they are often used without considering their origin or impact.

But they can unintentionally reinforce ableist attitudes and biases.

Check out some of these examples!