"SPORT4ALL" ACCESS AND INCLUSION PROGRAM - OUTCOMES AND LEARNINGS · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                               9 JUNE 2026



The role had two key purposes:
•   Strengthen inclusive practices across community organisations, particularly in the sport and
    recreation space; and
•   Improve Council’s organisational approach to access and inclusion
The Inclusion Coach worked closely with local sporting clubs, schools and community organisations
to assess accessibility, deliver targeted training, and support the development and implementation
of Inclusion Action Plans. Ongoing guidance helped embed inclusive practices into programs,
facilities and operations in a practical and sustainable way.

A secondary focus of the role was to influence broader access and inclusion outcomes across
Council services. Locating the Inclusion Coach within Council enabled a broader organisational
impact beyond the original program scope, particularly through the provision of advice on inclusion
in planning, service delivery and infrastructure. This demonstrated the value of a dedicated specialist
role in strengthening Council’s understanding of the needs of people with disability and improving
equitable access to its facilities, programs and services.

Deliverables and Outcomes

The program delivered outcomes significantly beyond its original scope, demonstrating both strong
community demand and the value of a dedicated inclusion role.


Program Reach and Participation

The program achieved significant reach across the community, far exceeding the required Sport4All
indicator of engaging a minimum of 4 sporting clubs:
•   25 sporting clubs and organisations engaged
•   16 Inclusion Action Plans completed or in progress
•   Over 12 face-to-face training sessions delivered
•   Approximately 150 individuals trained
•   Engagement extended beyond sport to include schools, disability support organisations and
    community groups
The role also supported the delivery of inclusive sport opportunities, including:
•   Walking Basketball program, delivered with support of Noosa Cyclones Basketball Club at the
    Noosa Leisure Centre
•   Wheelchair Basketball Kids Club, delivered with the support of Suncoast Spinners
•   A four-week Wheelchair Rugby League program delivered at Tewantin State School
•   Adaptive Skateboarding initiatives at Peregian Skate Day
•   Adaptive Pickleball and inclusive participation initiatives
•   Modifications made to ParkRun Noosa
These programs responded to identified community demand and established sustainable
participation pathways.