Sport and Active Recreation pursuits provide so much more than just physical activity opportunities. Getting involved provides the opportunity to engage on a sporting and social level with others, it builds the physical, mental and social capacity of the individual, and, via the contributions our clubs and associations make on a broader scale, helps build and strengthen communities.
Sport and active recreation opportunities should be available to everyone regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, or any other personal or social characteristics. Sport and active recreation clubs have an important role to play in promoting opportunities for all be ensuring they promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
What is a Welcoming & Inclusive Environment?
A welcoming & inclusive environment is one that ensures everyone is made to feel welcome, included and valued, regardless of ability, personal attributes, or social circumstance. In a welcoming and inclusive environment, all participants abide by a code of behaviour that is free from harassment and discrimination and makes everyone feel equally welcome.
A truly welcoming and inclusive organisation will be one that embraces an inclusive culture at all levels. This includes players and participants, through to coaches, officials, administrators and spectators.
Further information on a range of welcoming and inclusive topics can be found by clicking on the relevant links in the navigation pane to the left.