Access for All Abilities
Sport and recreation plays a crucial role in promoting healthier lifestyles, self esteem and stronger communities. The YMCA is committed to encouraging all Victorians to take part in sport and recreation opportunities.
Summer Newsletters are now online!
Check out the latest YMCA Access for All Abilities Newsletters for Summer!
View the newsletters in whichever format you prefer... be it nice and fancy in PDF, large font and no graphics in WORD, or back to basics in TEXT ONLY. If you'd like to see the newsletter in another format other than what is available here, please don't hesitate to call me on 0447 301 445 or email lucinda.bain@ymca.org.au.
Merry Christmas and Enjoy!
Lucy.
News
- New staff on board
Nicole is heading off into the big wide world to be a Secondary Teacher and Lucy’s going on Maternity Leave! It has been a pleasure working on the Access for All Abilities Project. We have both met some wonderful people and seen some great projects come to fruition. We wish you all the very best for the future!
From the 26th of February the new contact for the Yarra Ranges Shire will be:
Jacinda Erich p 5967 5833 m 0447 301 445 e jacinda.erich@ymca.org.au
And for Wyndham City Council and the City of Melbourne you can now contact:
Simon Crawford p 9742 5630 m 0437 447 738 e simon.crawford@ymca.org.au
- Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria
Recently the YMCA began a new partnership with Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria. Check out this link to see some young people getting into rock climbing in the city! If you would like to provide feedback as to how the Y can be more inclusive of people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please don't hesitate to contact us. Rock Climbing in the City.
- Cricket @ Seville Cricket Club!
A number of skills sessions have been scheduled at Seville Cricket Club in the Yarra Ranges over summer. The sessions are aimed at people with a disability of any age group. So far, most of the people who have attended have been teenagers. There are also sessions running in Knox and Maroondah council areas at Croydon Ranges, Croydon North and Johnson Park Cricket Clubs. Download the flyer for more information (PDF 195KB).
- World Cafe in the City of Melbourne!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY. The World Cafe is a chance to meet other people who live near you. It's a chance to talk about your life, and the things you want to do. The workshop will run in February 2010 - date and location to be confirmed. Download this flyer for more information (PDF 302KB).
- Healesville Spring Festival Round Robin
Healesville Tennis Club is holding a bushfire recovery event including a Wheelchair Tennis exhibition match on Saturday 31 October. All welcome.
Download the flyer (PDF 342KB).
- Community survey - have your say!
If you're from the city of Melbourne, Wyndham or Yarra Ranges, have your say about the recreation activities you'd like to see in your community.
Take our survey.
- Basketball @ Monbulk
People of all ages and abilities are invited to have a go at basketball in a fun, non-threatening environment at Monbulk Stadium. Skills are taught through games and activities with a qualified coach. There will be the opportunity to get involved in basketball on a more regular basis for interested people.
* New dates August-November download the flyer (PDF 628KB)
- Tennis @ Healesville - All welcome!
After the success of Healesville Tennis Club’s come and try days in 2008, the club have scheduled ongoing opportunities for 'tennis beginners' to give it a go in a comfortable and accessible environment. Light refreshments will be provided and a limited number of racquets will be available for use during the sessions. Download the flyer (PDF 498KB).
- Netball @ Mooroolbark
Children and teenagers of all abilities are invited to come along and have a go at Netball. Siblings and friends are also welcome. Experienced netball coaches will be running the sessions. Coaches are also experienced in working with kids with disabilities. Cost will be $28 for 12 months registration and insurance with Netball Victoria. For more information or to register contact Tom Moore on 0421 808 166 or Katrina on 0403 686 382 or email sloper40@optusnet.com.au.
Download information about Netball at Mooroolbark.
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What is the Access for All Abilities program?
Access for All Abilities is funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria through the Department of Planning and Community Development. The program aims to promote positive community values, by providing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and recreation activities.
A dedicated Access for All Abilities Coordinator is located within each local Government area (LGA) of Victoria. Each AAA program works with a variety of community and sports organisations. YMCA Victoria delivers the program in the:
- City of Melbourne
- City of Wyndham
- Shire of Yarra Ranges
Your local AAA provider works with local sport and recreation clubs and associations, state sporting associations, recreation and leisure facilities, and individuals and families to provide support and information.
Read about how the AAA program can help:
Find out more
- Download our information brochure (PDF 1.1MB)
- Read the latest newsletters
If you require these newsletters in an accessible format such as a Word version, easy English, or large font, email lucinda.bain@ymca.org.au.
Useful links
- Inclusive Leisure Victoria (previously VICNORD)
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- YMCA Weekend Escapes
