ISD Blog

Inclusion in sport is as all about shifting the way people think and act so that barriers to participation are removed. It’s about much more than just the activity itself and requires all the people and groups involved to be on the same page and moving in the same direction. Building and maintaining effective partnerships and networks plays an important role in achieving success. The question is how can we achieve this? This is where Collective Impact could provide sport administrators with a way forward.

An excellent way to show your commitment to and promote inclusion is to celebrate days, events and festivals that are important to the many diverse groups in your community. Doing so helps people feel acknowledged and represented. It also helps raise awareness and educate your sport club or organisation. Take a look at the 2022 Calendar of diversity days, celebrations and festivals.

ISD has teamed up with UserWay, the world’s leading provider of website accessibility compliance solutions. In this post we will introduce you to UserWay, explaining its features and benefits. In addition, you can find out how to get UserWay’s powerful web accessibility tools for yourself.

In this post I’m going to walk you through how to write an inclusion commitment statement for your sports club. I will also explore what an inclusion commitment statement is and why your club should have one.

Here we provide you with some handy data tools that will help you build a better picture of what types of people make up the communities you deliver your sport activities in. The best thing is these are all free!

Modifying or adapting sport activities to meet the needs, skills and abilities of participants can be a simple way for programs to be more inclusive. The inclusion spectrum is about considering the range of options available and adapting these to suit the needs, goals and capabilities of participants.

One of the most important contributors to successful inclusion in sport activities is adapting things to suit the needs of individual participants. In particular this applies to disability, where, adaptations are applied so that participation in activities or development of sport-based skills can occur effectively.

In this post, we offer up 20 simple ideas for sport organisations, from community clubs to sport peak bodies, to consider when applying for grant funding.

In this post, I walk you through the steps to create a committee within your sports organisation to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In today's digital landscape, ensuring accessibility is no longer optional—it's a must. In this post we share our tips for writing your own Accessibility Statement to ensure digital accessibility for people with disability on your sport organisations website.

This article provides practical tips for creating a more inclusive sport environment that welcomes individuals with autism, promoting and celebrating neurodiversity in community sport and recreation.

Language reflects and shapes the way we view the world. The words we use can influence community attitudes in a positive or negative way and can impact on the lives of others. In this post we will explore what inclusive language is and some sport specific terms you might find useful.

When it comes to promoting inclusion and diversity in sport images can become a powerful tool for letting people know they are welcome and valued in your sport community. In this post you will learn why thinking about the way you use images is important for inclusion, what makes a good image for promoting inclusion, things to consider when choosing images and where to find images that will help you promote inclusion in your club or sport organisation

Women's sport, in Australia particularity, is experiencing considerable growth. Female participation at a grass roots level is on the rise in a number of major sports. There are new elite and professional options available to female athletes. Media interest is on the rise and many people are seeing the benefits and value of female sport at all levels. However, there still remains an imbalance compared to men's experience in sport. So, what do you need to know and what can you do? In this post you will get the key information to understand the issue and tips on how to take action to change things for the better.

Partnerships are essential for achieving successful inclusion in sport. But, how do you find and connect with the right organisations and groups?In this post I will share with you some suggested ways to find the right partners that support your inclusion objectives and to establish partnerships with them.

Effective communication is vital to ensuring inclusion can happen in your sport program, club or organisation. Whether it’s a sign up form, newsletter or email it’s important to think about how easy it is for someone to read and understand the information you are providing.

The first experience any prospective member has at your club can make or break whether a person chooses to join. While most clubs are aware of some of the barriers that limit participation in sport such as facility access, cost, lack of transport etc. many may not be aware of the less tangible factors. In this post I will walk you through some suggestions on how to make every new member feel welcome from day one.

One of the biggest myths about making inclusion happen in sport is that it costs a lot of money. This is simply not true! There are plenty of things you can do that won’t cost you a cent.

In this post we provide a collection of the best web resources to help you create welcoming and inclusive sport opportunities for everyone!

Learn about the many options, benefits and impacts of physical activity and how you can help individuals with disability get involved so that they can participate in the community, build their capacity and reach their goals.

Learn about the many options, benefits and impacts of physical activity and how you can help students with disability get involved in sport and physical activity.

This course is designed to give you the basic skills and knowledge to be a more inclusive coach of people with disability in sport and active recreation programs and activities.