Access To Leisure And Sport

Access To Leisure And Sport is a public benevolent non-profit charity organisation dedicated to enhancing the participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in mainstream sport, leisure, and recreational activities within the Mid West community of Western Australia. Since its establishment in 2003, it has worked to foster a welcoming community where everyone, regardless of ability, can engage fully and meaningfully in activities that interest them.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to increase the access and inclusion of people with disabilities in community sport and leisure, ensuring that physical facilities and social environments are suitable and welcoming for all. Its vision is a community where every person feels valued, connected, and able to participate to their full capacity in recreational and sporting opportunities.

Main Objectives

• Enhance physical accessibility to sport and leisure facilities.
• Promote a culture of inclusion where people with disabilities feel welcome and supported.
• Work collaboratively with both people with disabilities and community organisers to improve participation opportunities.
• Provide education and advocacy to raise awareness and improve community attitudes.
• Support individuals to connect with existing community activities rather than running separate programs.

Benefiting Groups

• People with disabilities seeking to engage in sport, leisure, and recreational activities.
• Community organisations and event organisers aiming to improve their inclusivity and accessibility.
• Families and carers of people with disabilities who benefit from increased community participation.
• Tourists and visitors with access needs, supported through inclusive tourism initiatives.

Types of Services and Activities

• Leisure Buddies: Trained volunteers who assist people with disabilities to participate in chosen activities and liaise with organisers to improve access.
• Wheelchair basketball competitions and equipment hire to encourage active participation in sport.
• Project work including community education, accessibility audits, and advocacy for inclusive facilities and events.
• Inclusive tourism support offering personalised assistance, equipment hire, and business consultancy to improve accessibility in the tourism sector.
• Labour hire services providing skilled staff for community and human services with appropriate screening and training.
• Provision of specialised equipment such as beach wheelchairs, ramps, and mobility aids to facilitate participation.