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March Update from AAA Play
This month we celebrate and put the spotlight on International Women's Day coming up on March 8. The theme for International Women's Day this year is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
We spoke to our women ambassadors to learn more about what this means to them, read on to hear from our incredible women ambassadors.
There are loads of events and activities coming up, what an exciting month it is as we all get back out there and get active... what is new for you to discover this month? Let's find out...
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In the Spotlight
Looking back: How I Roll – an anthem for women in wheelchair sport
Wheelchair Sports NSW recently released a song called ‘How I Roll’, sung by Casey Donovan. The song is designed to show women and girls with a disability what’s possible and build more role models. ‘How I Roll’ features six athletes with a disability and all proceeds from the sale of the song go to providing more opportunities for girls and women to get involved in the life-changing experience of wheelchair sport. We share this with you to celebrate International Women's Day!
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Looking forward: International Women's Day 8th March
In the interest of International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March 2021, we caught up with three of our ambassadors to ask them what they think about ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’.
We asked them what does achieving an equal future mean to them?
Chelsea: “Facing what you think is impossible head-on, and having a good support network. Pushing for more opportunities, particularly for women in my situation. I’m currently studying a mainstream university course, even though I’m a person with a disability. The challenge for me was making the transition from a course that was designed for people with disabilities to a mainstream environment. I’ve overcome that challenge in a way because I have a strong support network around me.”
Evie-Rose: “It means having the freedom to challenge yourself if you need to. If you find something too easy, you can choose to have more knowledge. Challenge yourself to do something different that you might think is really difficult and you think there’s no way I can do that, but it’s important to give it a try.”
Emma: “Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to do things that you always wanted to try or have been curious about but haven’t had the confidence to give a go.”
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Find an Activity
Werribee Gymnastics SSS Program
Gymnastics program specifically for neuro-diverse children aged 6-12 years. Program designed by experienced gymnastics coach and OT. Not sure which class is best for your child? Get in touch and have a chat with our resident OT! Places are limited so get in quick!
Details can be found here.
AFL Victoria - FIDA Mazenod Panthers
The Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to take part in a structured Australian Football competition. FIDA is open to men and women between the ages of 14 – 40 with an intellectual disability and aims to foster inclusion, fun, fitness and friendship.
Details can be found here.
Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Cup - Box Hills
Also known as murderball, wheelchair rugby is the toughest sport on wheels. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned veteran of wheelchair sports, wheelchair rugby gives you the opportunity to get active, get rough and get physical. Wheelchair Rugby is an intense, high impact, fast paced game as players attempt to get the ball across the opposition’s goal line.
Details can be found here.
Lilydale Ejays Softball Batter Up Program 2021
As Softball Australia’s national participation program, Softball Batter Up, is designed to be fun, flexible and engaging for children aged 4-8, focusing on fun activities while learning basic throwing, catching, striking and decision making skills.
Details can be found here.
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Reimagining Health: A VicHealth Partnership Grant
Reimagining Health: A VicHealth Partnership Grant offer grants of up to $3K, $10K or $50K for community projects to support Victorians hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the grants, VicHealth will work with local partners to fund local solutions to improve Victorians’ physical and mental health now and into the future.
Click here for more information.
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Active Monash to launch new initiative
In a first for City of Monash, Active Monash will be hosting its first-ever Pride Night to promote inclusive and accessible physical activity for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
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Victorian Goalball Association Goalball Returns
Fun, social and active, Goalball is back! Do you want to improve your fitness or develop new skills, such as communication and teamwork? Or perhaps you want to make new friends. Come and give goalball a go.
Click here to for more information.
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Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Now more than ever, Victorian kids deserve the chance to get outside, join a club and be active.
With the Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence’s announcement that applications opened on 1 March 2021 for the opening round of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher Program, we’re hoping to make that happen for thousands of eligible kids around the state.
Click here for more information.
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AFL Wheelchair Come & Try Days
AFL Victoria would like to invite interested participants to attend our AFL Victoria Wheelchair FootballLeague Come and Try Days. The Days are designed to give new players the opportunity to learn basic chair and fundamental skills and take part in short practice games of AFL Wheelchair.
Click here for more information
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Increasing participation
Join in the seminar about increasing the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in physical activity with presenters Professor Nora Shields - La Trobe University, Associate Professor Jenny Downs - Head, Child Disability Health and Wellbeing, Telethon Kids Institute, Cara Schofield - PhD Candidate, La Trobe University, and Georgia McKenzie - PhD candidate, La Trobe University.
Click here for more information
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Autism Lawn Bowls
Autism Friendly Lawn Bowls event at Chirnside Country Club Bowls Night. Autism Lawn Bowls have teamed up with Chirnside Park Country Club and are hosting a private event at their centre. This will include lawn bowl lessons as well as a sausage sizzle and finger food.
Click here for more information
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Social wheelchair softball
Softball Australia will be bringing social wheelchair softball back to Casey Stadium for another season.
The 7-a-side mixed competition will start on Friday 19 March and run for up to 10 weeks, including finals.
This is a fun, social and welcoming way to play this new sport and learn the rules, with all equipment provided.
Click here for more information
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DSR Kids Online Active
Disability Sport & Recreation are proud to announce an exciting new pilot program called DSR Kids Online Active.
Developed in partnership with the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Services, the program will provide monthly sessions that feature a different sport or recreational activity.
Click here for more information
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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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