Students Welcome Sports Day with a Twist

A lack of adaptive equipment and rules can be a hurdle for children with disabilities who are keen to join a local sporting team.

In Coffs Harbour, over 150 local students who are faced with this daily challenge, were able to take part in a sports day with a welcome twist.

Sport NSW's Activate Inclusion Sports Days are designed to engage students aged 5 to 18 years with a physical, intellectual or sensory disability. The day also caters for students with learning and mental health difficulties. 

The program is delivered with the support of Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW and offers children, who are often segregated from main stream school PE due to a lack of adaption knowledge and adaptive equipment, the opportunity to experience a variety of sports in a fun and inclusive environment.

NBN Mid Coast captured the energy of the Coffs Harbour Activate Inclusion Sports Day - click here to view the video. 

From NBN Mid Coast - Sarah Jane Bell - https://www.nbnnews.com.au/mid-north-coast-sport/