Education and training
Education and training is a key component of the Australian Sports Commission’s work to get people with disability involved in sport.
Education and training 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 disability.
The program provides training and resource material to increase people’s skills in adapting and modifying activities to include people with disability.
There are a number of training modules aimed at specific target groups that cover a range of topics related to the inclusion of people with disability in physical activity and sport.
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Count Me In - generic sport, physical activity and awareness workshop
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Getting Ready for School - inclusion in physical education and sport for teachers and other education staff
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Opening Doors - awareness workshop aimed at club administrators and volunteers
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What is Disability Sport? - introductory workshop focusing on the structure of disability sport and classification
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Inclusive Coaching - coach-oriented module that will enhance current knowledge and promote an inclusive approach
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Sports Ability - practical workshop exploring inclusive games and how they are best delivered.
The modules are designed to address a range of needs. If you are interested in undertaking education, please contact your local Sports CONNECT Network coordinator. They will be able to inform you of local opportunities and discuss tailoring education to meet your specific needs.
Other courses
There are a number of courses that are also administered by the Australian Sports Commission that you may find useful. Whilst they are not focusing directly on inclusion for people with disability, they cover generic skills and information that will assist in providing safe, fun and inclusive activities.
These courses include:
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Online Beginning Coaching course
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Online Beginning Officiating course
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General coaching skills workshops
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Play by the Rules: online courses in making sport safe, fun and fair
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First aid courses
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Indigenous: cross-cultural awareness
These courses may be available online or conducted by local sporting organisations, state coaching and officiating centres or other community or local government organisations. Check the related links below for more information.
