Our Healthy Sports Clubs team recently facilitated two engaging workshops to promote inclusive and accessible environments within sports clubs and associations across the City of Casey, Cardinia Shire Council, and the City of Greater Dandenong.
The first workshop, the Physical Activity & Active Recreation Workshop, was held on 22 April 2024. Participants delved into innovative strategies to increase club engagement and membership. The workshop centred on the ‘Doing Sport Differently‘ principles, encouraging clubs to create more inclusive and active opportunities for all members. Clubs worked through practical activities and were equipped with valuable resources, including a physical activity and active recreation policy template and a ‘welcome procedure checklist.’ These tools help clubs implement structured approaches to increase overall participation.
Following this, the Fair Access: Inclusion of Women and Girls Forum was held on 6 May 2024. This session focused on the critical aspects of gender equity in sports, providing clubs with knowledge on improving the inclusion of women and girls through utilising the state governments Fair Access Policy. Expert speakers from Womens Health in the South East (WHISE), Change Our Game, and Monash Health shared their insights on making changes and meeting the requirements under the Fair Access Policy. Clubs received guidance on obtaining one-on-one support to better serve the women and girls at their club and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.
Both workshops exemplified our commitment to supporting healthy and inclusive sports environments, ensuring every community member can engage in active and fulfilling sports experiences. We value your commitment to inclusivity and would like to reiterate our offer of free support from our Healthy Sports Club team to improve inclusive practices at your club. Contact us to express your interest; you’ll receive support and be invited to upcoming free webinars and events, further enriching your knowledge and network. We’re here to support you every step of the way.