February Update from AAA Play
At AAA Play, we are blown away by the number, and variety, of all abilities programs across Victoria. In 2020 there are more than ever, thanks to our wonderful stakeholders - State Sporting Associations, Local Governments, Regional Sports Assemblies and other peak bodies.
We can't believe it's the end of February already though - the year is flying past! We've been busy connecting with our wonderful partners and working to make our website more accessible than ever before - check out the new feedback button below for starters.
If however, your new years resolution to get active needs a kick start (like us) because you've been busy smashing other goals, then now is the time! Have a look at the huge range of programs below, or jump onto our website and find an activity close to you here. Enter your postcode and all the programs in your area will come up.
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In the Spotlight
Looking forward: Goalball is back for 2020!
Sometimes quite aptly described as blindfolded reverse dodgeball, Goalball is an internationally recognised sport relying on hearing and teamwork. Although designed as a sport for blind and vision impaired people, the use of blindfolds has the unique appeal of putting everyone on a level playing field, regardless of eyesight. Check out how you can get involved below!
Goalball Victoria is busily preparing for a brand new year, with all programs kicking off in March. If you want to give it a go, Click here for all the info about their Come & Try day on Saturday 14th March.
There is also an Under 15s Program (Juniors) and an Autumn League (Seniors) running from March until May.
Click here for the full list of Goalball Victoria programs.
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Looking back: AAA Play Feedback button
This month, our new orange Feedback Button went live! It allows website users to let us know about their experience in real time. Users can tell us what we're doing well or not so well, if they want different sports in their area, and what else we can do to continue to enable everyone to have the opportunity to play sport near them.
Click here, and click the orange button on the right of your screen to have your say!
We also had the opportunity to talk about the feedback button and more of AAA Play's recent updates at the Sport and Rec Victoria Inclusion and Diversity Community of Practice. It was an awesome day full of amazing programs that are being run across Victoria and we left feeling very inspired.
To watch the Community of Practice and see some of the programs for yourself, click here.
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Find an Activity
Hockey Victoria
Australia is a hugely successful hockey nation, and hockey is becoming more and more accessible, particularly in Victoria. Get involved to learn new skills, and engage in game-based learning in a supportive, and welcoming environment.
Find your closest hockey program here
Sports Central - Regional Sports Assembly
RSAs support the sport and recreation groups within their regional catchment. Sports Central covers the City of Ballarat, Rural City of Ararat, Hepburn, Pyrenees, Moorabool and Golden Plains Shires, and there are heaps of accessible and inclusive sport programs in their catchment.
Check out some of their programs here.
Dance & Roll
There is a month left of the Para-Dance program in Darebin - don't miss out if you're in the area! Head down for a range of dance styles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Details can be found here.
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Let's Learn About Football Vic
Did you catch our latest Let's Learn About newsletter? This month we learnt all about inclusive and accessible football (soccer) programs across Victoria, and there are heaps!
Click here for more information.
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Disabled Wintersport Aus Memberships
Disabled Wintersport Australia memberships are now open! Membership entitles you to concessions on lift passes and private lessons at all ski resorts in Australia, as well as a range of benefits on gear hire and accommodation.
Click here for more information.
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TOM: Melbourne
Do you have a specific challenge that prevents you from achieving your sport and recreation goals?
TOM: Melbourne creates and builds products that improve the lives of people with disability, where there is no current, obvious or affordable market solution. Now they are looking for people living with disability to submit a challenge.
Click here to for more information.
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THRIVE Creative Grants
Deaf and Disabled artists in Victoria can now apply for THRIVE Creative Grants. This is a brand new grant that aims to assist and encourage Victorian Deaf and Disabled artists to develop professional skills, and realise creative projects.
Click here for more information.
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Keilor Vision Impaired Tennis
There is a new vision impaired tennis program in Keilor!
No equipment required, all ages and genders - head down on Thursday nights to learn some new skills and meet some great people!
Click here for more information
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Firbank AllStars
The Firbank AllStars is a fun sports program for children of all abilities held every Wednesday during the school term.
The program is open to children aged 7-14 in the Bayside area, and run by experienced coaches, volunteers and students from Firbank Grammar.
Click here for more information.
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You Bet I Dance! Screening
You Bet I Dance! is screening 1st March,12:00 pm at Cinema Nova as part of Transitions Film Festival.
Follow a dance class of children with cerebral palsy as they embark on a big adventure in the ballet world.
Click here for more information.
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Powerchair Football
Come and Try all abilities Football with the Melbourne City Powerchair team! Including wheelchair and powerchair football.
Powerchair Football is a competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for people who use power wheelchairs for everyday mobility. It is open to all ages, genders and disabilities.
Click here for more information.
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HUGE congratulations to Monty Cooper who recently competed in the Baker Institute IRONMAN 70.3 in Geelong, in the same week he turned 20!
He completed the mammoth event in a whisker over 7 hours: Swim 00:43:19 bike 3:26:38 run 2:41:38, an unbelievable achievement.
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For any further information on the programs featured please go to www.aaavic.org.au or call us on 1800 222 842.
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