Disability Sports Australia invites children living with disabilities to a FREE Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event. Proudly supported by Variety, Matchworks, BUPA and the Australian Sports Commission, this multi-sport come and try day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities. The event will enable and empower participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe and inclusive environment.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 21st October
Location: Selkirk Stadium – 989 Norman Street, Wendouree
Time: 10:00am
Participants will be split into smaller groups upon registration. After a welcome at 10:00am, they will rotate across four to six stations. These activities will consist of modified sport and active recreation with the use of adaptive equipment to suit the participants. The stations will be facilitated by specialised coaches with the support of students and community organisations.
The Victorian Government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open, offering up to $200 per child to help eligible Victorian families cover the costs of organised sport and active recreation activities. Designed to reduce financial barriers and encourage children and young people to get involved, the program supports both those returning to sport and those trying something new.
The Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program is now open, offering funding to help community sport and active recreation organisations grow and thrive. With grants available across five categories, the program supports grassroots clubs to reduce participation barriers, strengthen skills, and build active, connected local communities.
