Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Days are a free, fun and inclusive day of sports for kids with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities to try.
Activate Inclusion Sports Days give kids the opportunity to try sports they might otherwise miss out on. Aimed at kids aged 5-17, the days are an opportunity to have a go in a fun and supportive environment with specialised coaches on hand. The participating schools and children will receive information about how to continue participation with their local club beyond the day itself.
We are excited to collaborate with local councils, schools, universities, and sporting organisations and clubs to expand the program in Queensland in 2021. Our goal is to increase awareness around the opportunities for people with a disability and in the greater inclusion space, within sport and active recreation.
Since 2016, Variety NSW, in partnership with Sport NSW, has successfully delivered 36 Activate Inclusion Sports Days to over 6,000 children.
“Made me feel great. I loved everything.”… Lilly, age 11
“It was a wonderful day thoroughly enjoyed by the students. Thanks so much for having our school as part of this program.” – Principal of Logan City Special School
“I liked the staff and their willingness to get involved with the children. Volunteers were fantastic. The kids had the best time. Basketball was the hit!!! It wasn’t confronting for the staff, and volunteers were inclusive and made it amazing for the kids. Thank you” – Teacher at Logan City Special School
If you are a school, sporting organisation or council interested in participating in the Activate Inclusion Sports Days program, please contact our Kids Support team at [email protected]