Inclusive language guide

Guidebook: Building welcoming and connected clubs

A guidebook to support sporting clubs build community, visibility and connections in their local community.

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Guidebook: Strategies to foster an inclusive club culture

Inclusion starts and thrives with people. This guidebook helps your sports club’s strategies to embed disability inclusion in your club.

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Guidebook: Tools to embed inclusion in strategies, policies and guidelines

Download this guide to learn more about the foundation of inclusive governance.

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Guidebook: How to address barriers and boost participation in your sports club

How can you effectively address barriers to participation in your sports club and ensure all athletes with disability can actively engage? Download our guide and discover our 5-step pathway.

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How to create inclusive event posters

Looking to learn how to make your posters more inclusive? Download our resource and learn with these straightforward steps!

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How to create clear and inclusive social media posts

Writing inclusive social media posts doesn’t need to be hard. Download this resource and discover how to write clear and easy-to-read social media posts that are accessible for everyone.

The NDIS and sport

Learn more about the NDIS and how sporting clubs can make the most out of their collaboration with members who are NDIS participants.

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Coaching tips: Supporting athletes with diverse participatory needs

Learn more about athletes’ different participatory needs and how you, as a coach, can better support your club members to get the most out of their sport.

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Where to promote volunteer opportunities

Learn more about the different platforms you can use to reach potential volunteers.

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Inclusive coaching with the TREE Model

Learn more about the TREE model and explore how this useful framework supports coaches to adapt sporting sessions to become more inclusive for everyone.

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Attracting, supporting, and retaining members and volunteers

Learn practical steps to ensure members feel supported and welcomed in your sports club.

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Head, heart, hands: Uncover the skills and passions of club members

Discover the experience, skills, interests, and passions of your members. Download this resource and distribute it among new or current members to find out what makes them tick!

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Inclusive conflict resolution in your club

Conflict happens in every club, and how you respond to it makes the biggest difference. Pausing, staying curious, and involving support networks can help resolve issues effectively. Discover the best practices and pitfalls of inclusive conflict resolution.

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Resources to strengthen your governance

Seeking further guidance on how to take steps toward improved inclusive governance? Explore these websites.

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Working together: clubs, people with disability and their support workers

Support workers play an important role in helping people with disability participate fully and confidently. Learn more about the support worker’s role and how to lay the foundation for strong relationships and smooth communication.

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The Inclusion Spectrum

The Inclusion Spectrum is a five-stage model developed by Ken Black and Pam Stevenson (1996) to help coaches include participants with disability in sport. This resource gives you a brief introduction to the Inclusion Spectrum as well as how it applies to different sports.

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Inclusive event checklist

If you’re planning an event or sports day for your members, our Inclusive event checklist is a perfect tool to support and guide you in making your event as inclusive, accessible and welcoming as possible.

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Inclusive communication and digital accessibility checklist

Improve digital and physical accessibility as well as inclusive communication with our checklist.

Disability inclusion in practice: Inglewood Little Athletics

Disability inclusion in practice: Safety Bay Tennis Club

10 tips for a welcoming sporting club

Check out our 10 tips for a welcoming and inclusive sports club.

The Inclusion Spectrum – video

Discover the Inclusion Spectrum and how to apply it in your sports club.

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Guidebook: Improve accessibility in your sports club

A guidebook to help sporting clubs on how to improve their physical and digital accessibility.