September Update from AAA Play

We are excited to see the variety of opportunities and innovations to sport, recreation and play arising out of the restrictions – it shows that everything has a silver lining!

From virtual classes being delivered directly to the comfort of your home, to webinars filled with helpful information, and online resources and courses, the opportunities for engagement and connection are endless - all helping to keep us positive, physically fit and improve our overall wellbeing.

In the Spotlight

Looking Forward: Captain Access

We are in the process of creating new Captain Access Characters; we thank you all for your valuable feedback on the new characters and we look forward to presenting them soon – watch this space!

You can view the new characters options and have your say here

Looking Back: Find an activity for Home

Thinking of learning tenpin bowling? How about some general fitness at home? Or maybe you could try your skills at Lacrosse? Isolation doesn't have to mean you can't keep active and entertained.
There are so many great online programs you can join in and many of them don't require any equipment and are totally free. We've put together a list of everything you can try on the AAA Play Website - Find an Activity for Home. Click here to get started.

Find an Activity

GippSport All Abilities Physical Activity Challenge
During the week of Monday the 7th to Sunday the 13th of September, GippSport is encouraging people with a disability to be active and get some exercise!

Details can be found here.

Try it Tuesday Links TriBall Lacrosse
Have fun trying out Lacrosse with TriBall each Tuesday!

Details can be found here.

Belgravia Leisure Home Fitness Network
Power up your home workouts with these great ideas...

Details can be found here.

Active Abilities Series
Sport NSW recently announced the launch of the Active Abilities Series - by people with a disability, for people with a disability.

Details can be found here.

News

Kurt Fearnley interviews
Dylan Alcott

Dylan Alcott says he doesn't know if he would "even be here at all" if it were not for the impact sport has had on his life.

Click here to view the full interview.

Rowing Australia launches #Passport2Paris

#Passport2Paris will involve a series of Para-rowing camps and focus on Talent Identification and the development of female Para-rowing athletes

The aim of the program is to introduce new athletes to the sport of Para-rowing in readiness for the 2024 and 2028 Paralympic Games.

Click here for more information.

COVID Resources in Easy Read

As the COVID-19 crisis continues in Australia, now is a good time to read about how to keep staying safe and healthy. Find out about staying at home, social distancing, how to wear a mask, updates from NDIS and more.

Click here to for more information.

Scholarship for regional Australians with disability

The Australian Federal Government has partnered with the ABC to showcase the incredible work of up-and-coming content makers with disability and increase employment opportunities. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the Government has committed $60,000 to provide an opportunity for regional Australians with a disability to undertake a scholarship with the ABC.

Click here for more information.

Events

SJI's Carers Yoga

Join in on Tuesday nights for free classes to learn relaxation and breathing techniques.

Click here for more information

Virtual Disability Expo 2020

The Virtual Disability Expo is a fantastic opportunity to continue to connect and be informed, all from the comfort and safety of your own home. You will be able to connect with Government and advocacy organisation aids, and equipment providers, social and leisure options and many more...

Click here for more information

Autism Inclusion Webinar

Special Olympics Australia is pleased to announce the details for the final instalment of its free webinar series: Autism Inclusion in Sport Recreation and Physical Education.

Click here for more information

Rawcus - Dance it out

Dance it Out is a series of free lunch-time dance sessions online with Rawcus. Everyone is invited to hop on Zoom and dance with the Rawcus Ensemble of disabled and non-disabled dancers.

Click here for more information

AAA Ambassador News

We recently caught up with AAA Ambassador, Harry, to find out how he’s been coping with the challenges of Stage 4 restrictions. ‘I’m thriving’, says Harry, which he admits is a response many people may not expect.

Click here to read more!

For any further information on the programs featured please go to www.aaavic.org.au or call us on 1800 222 842.

AAA Play is an initiative supported by the Victorian Government.

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