WHAT ARE ACTIVATE INCLUSION SPORTS DAYS?
Activate Inclusion Sports Days (AISD) are one day programs designed to promote the pathways for inclusion sport and active recreation programs in local community areas and encourage students with a disability to participate in community sport and active recreation on a regular basis.
AISD started in 2016 by Sport NSW, collaborating with local councils, state sporting organisations, universities, NDIS and government partners.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN AISD?
Encourage. Empower. Explore.
Activate Inclusion Sports Day encourage and empower kids to explore sporting opportunities in their local communities.
Benefits of attending the day include:
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the health benefits of physical activity
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building social wellbeing and friendship
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strengthening balance, coordination and mobility skills
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working as part of team, collaborating and planning
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increased self-esteem through a sense of achievement
WHO ARE DISABILITY SPORTS AUSTRALIA?
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) are the peak national sporting organisation for people with a disability. DSA's mission is to get more Australians with a disability more active, more often by providing them the programs and support to participate in sport and active recreation.
Head to www.sports.org.au to learn more!
