Building Inclusive Sport Clubs Modules
These modules support sports organisations to become more inclusive, offering the knowledge and tools to ensure everyone—regardless of ability or background—feels welcome, respected, and valued.
Every person with disability has the right to access safe, welcoming and accessible sporting club environments
The Principles behind the Vision
At the heart of this program is a simple but powerful belief:
“Nothing about us without us.”
Our Approach
Disability Sports Australia and Victoria University know that many sports clubs want to include people with disability but aren’t sure where to start.
That’s why we’ve worked with the Australian Sports Commission to create these online learning modules.
These modules were co-designed with women who have lived experience of disability. They make sure the voices of people with disability are always heard.
By completing the modules, your club will:
- Learn ways to make your club more accessible to everyone.
- Get practical tools to support people with disability as employees, volunteers, and participants.
- Understand why advocacy and upholding the rights of people with disability matters.
These modules will help your club become a more inclusive and welcoming place where everyone feels they belong.
The Issue
Unwelcoming Environments
Many people with disability find sporting clubs overwhelming or unwelcoming because of physical, social, or attitude barriers.
Employment Gaps
People with disability still have fewer job opportunities in sport, with low participation and representation.
Fear of Getting It Wrong
Some clubs hold back because they worry about doing or saying the wrong thing. This can lead to inaction instead of inclusion.
What You Will Learn
How to Use Person-Centred Language Effectively
Why co-design is important for creating genuine, inclusive programs.
How and when to support people with disability through advocacy.
Ways to be an active and supportive ally.
How to increase participation for people with disability.
Why accessibility is important and how to make it a priority.
Real People, Real Experiences
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories to help create the Building Inclusive Sport Club modules.
Start and Complete the 3 Learning Modules Below
These modules are available for self-paced learning.
Please note: Completing them here does not provide a certificate.
Module 2
Attraction and retention of people with disability as employees and volunteers.
If you want a certificate, please complete this course on the Australian Sports Commission Learning Platform.
Be Part of the Solution
Commit today to improving access for people with disability in your sport organisation.
