The Inclusive Sports Symposium, supported by the WA Government, recently brought together passionate leaders, educators, coaches, and advocates committed to creating more inclusive sporting environments for all.
June 12, 2026 Read time - 2 minutes
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The event featured a range of inspiring keynote speakers who shared powerful insights, lived experiences, and practical strategies around Inclusive Program Design. Throughout the day, presenters highlighted the importance of moving beyond simple participation and instead focusing on creating sporting environments where every individual feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
Key discussions explored how organisations can remove barriers to participation through thoughtful program planning, adaptable coaching practices, accessible environments, and inclusive policies and procedures. Attendees were encouraged to think about inclusion from a whole-of-program perspective — considering not only activities on the field, but also staff training, communication, culture, and community engagement.
The symposium also provided valuable opportunities for collaboration and shared learning, with breakout discussions allowing participants to exchange ideas and reflect on how inclusive practices can be implemented across a variety of sporting settings.
Special thanks to our guest speakers:
- Raquelle Hannen-Williams
- Hayden Marchetto
- Caitlin Hannen-Williams
- Madison Heady
- Brad Scott
The success of the event reinforced the growing commitment across the sport and recreation sector to build welcoming, inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities. We thank all keynote speakers, presenters, partners, and attendees for contributing to such a meaningful and impactful day.
If your club or organisation needs support in developing an All Abilities Program or wants to learn more about WADSA’s services, please contact [email protected].