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

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                               9 JUNE 2026


•   Investment in adaptive equipment to support inclusive programs across clubs, schools and
    Council facilities
This work delivered meaningful outcomes:
•   Improved access to affordable, practical equipment
•   Increased capacity for local organisations to deliver inclusive activities independently
•   Reduced reliance on external resources through locally available solutions
•   Strengthened partnerships across community, local and national organisations
•   Greater innovation through community-led responses to local needs
•   Integration of inclusive equipment into existing community infrastructure
This work supported a shift toward sustainable, community-driven inclusion, with equipment and
resources embedded locally for ongoing use.

Organisational Impact




Immersive training in partnership with Spinal Life

The Inclusion Coach position provided specialist advice and support across multiple Council
departments, including Community Development, Arts and Culture, Libraries, Parks and
Playgrounds, Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery, Disaster Reconstruction and Commercial
Business Advisory.

There has been ongoing and increasing demand for access and inclusion expertise, reflecting a
growing need to embed inclusive practice across services, facilities and projects. This has
contributed to earlier integration of accessibility into planning and improved consistency in inclusive
service delivery across Council.