Education


Helping you include people with disabilities in sport and recreation activities.

Education is a key component of Sports CONNECT. Education is currently delivered around Australia through the Disability Education Program (DEP). The education content and delivery supports the promotion of a physically active lifestyle for all Australians, including Australians with disabilities. The program provides training and resource material to increase peoples skills in adapting and modifying to include people with disabilities.

There are a number of training modules aimed at specific target groups and covering a range of topics related to the inclusion of people with disabilities in physical activity and sport.

  • Count Me In - generic sport, physical activity & awareness workshop
  • Getting Ready for School - inclusion in physical education & sport for teachers & other education staff
  • Opening Doors - Awareness workshop aimed at club administrators & volunteers
  • What is Disability Sport? - Introductory workshop including the structure of disability sport & classification
  • Inclusive Coaching - coach-oriented module that will enhance current knowledge and promote an inclusive approach
  • Sports Ability - practical workshop exploring inclusive games

The modules are designed to address a range of needs, but we encourage you to talk to your State Coordinator about tailoring education to meet your specific needs.

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