The online workshops are for sports coaches and teachers who want to learn strategies to support children with autism in their sessions. The workshops are facilitated by experts in autism and sports inclusion – Kieran Thorpe, Lecturer in Psychology, and Kellie Tait, Founder of AAA Sports Ballarat.
At the conclusion of the workshops, teachers and coaches will develop:
Attendees will also receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the workshops.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45pm – 5:15pm.
To book, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/autism-and-sport-workshop-tickets-110623325344?aff=Email
Participants who register and pay before Tuesday 21st July 2020 can receive the Early Bird price $169. Bookings after Tuesday 21st of July are priced at $349.
Sport and Recreation Victoria have launched the first round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. The grants provide assistance to Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.
The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Champions program are now open, providing financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.