Recreation

NSW Athletics is committed to leading the provision of inclusive and accessible athletics opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age or ability. 

Surf Life Saving NSW is committed to having an inclusive and diverse membership which reflects our community. We are an all-inclusive organisation that protects, educates, prepares and embraces everyone and the information below signposts to key areas of information.

The website includes a link to the Inclusive Beaches Handbook, which provides information for anyone who wants to learn more about supporting children with disabilities in Nippers and at the beach.

Here you will find information about the importance of movement and physical activity for children and young people, as well as resources to support children to take part in formal and informal physical activity programs. 

The Assist All Hoops Program is a basketball program specifically designed for young people with an intellectual impairment, while mirroring Basketball NSW’s existing offerings.

The program offers participants the opportunity to participate at the grassroots level, builds capacity through upskilling parents, carers, and community members to coach and referee, and nurtures talent through a clear pathway.

Para Fencing Program for Children aged 8-11 years. The Sydney Para Fencing Foundation runs a weekly training program, with sessions suitable for all. Trial and introduction sessions available.

Disability Sports Australia aim to connect Australians with disabilities to their local adaptive sport and recreational opportunities. The Activate Inclusion Sports Days is one program DSA delivers with partners to get more people with disabilities to be more active, more often. 

Early Birds provides a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment prior to the Museum opening to the wider public for the day. This can make visiting the Museum easier for autistic people and for those who have other access requirements, together with friends and families.

Connect with contemporary art in one of our creative programs designed for children and young people with disability and access requirements. Children and young people are introduced to contemporary art through interactive and multi-sensory activities that promote personal connection to artworks. Programs include a gallery visit and studio session. Participants have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and processes in telling their own stories.

The Children’s Holiday Camp Program is a unique respite program that sees high school and university students take on the responsibility for the care of children with disability, allowing their families to have a valuable weekend off. 

Specialised dance studio in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire that offers dance classes for individuals with special needs to learn to dance, exercise and have fun.

Provides professional music therapy, lessons and group programs that help children and adults with neurodevelopmental or sensory needs build communication, emotional-regulation, motor and social skills

National online platform that helps children and young people (and their families) who are autistic or neurodivergent to find autism-friendly social activities, events and resources

Provides information and links for recreation, arts, sports and culture opportunities for children and adults with physical disability across New South Wales

Provides weekly adapted sports for children and adults with cerebral palsy or similar conditions—delivered in a friendly, inclusive environment with personalised assessment and support

Delivers modified football training for children and adults with cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury