Our Brisbane community provides lots of fun activities that are fully inclusive. We’ve listed 9 of them! So whether you are into art, fitness or dance or you are simply looking for some opportunities to socialise and explore the great outdoors, here are some great options!
1. Sporting Wheelies
Sporting Wheelies support people with disability to navigate the sport and recreation landscape. Whether you are interested in learning more about sport at a beginner level or you are an accomplished sports person they can connect you with development pathways and competitive events.
Sporting Wheelies run social sports programs including wheelchair basketball, boccia and kids sport throughout Brisbane and Queensland.
2. Brisbane City Council's Active and Healthy Program
The Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy Program provides free and affordable events and activities across Brisbane that promote movement, wellbeing and connection. All ages, fitness levels and abilities are welcome at events including fitness classes, tai chi, yoga, and more.
3. Life Stream Australia
Life Stream Australia provides recreational and social activities, including camps, social clubs, and sports for people with disability. Based in Brisbane since 1984, they are the peak sport body for Queensland athletes with an intellectual impairment.
4. Access Arts
Access Arts is registered with the NDIS to provide services under Assistance with Social & Community Participation. They offer creative workshops and programs in visual arts, performing arts, and more. Access Arts provides everything that you may need, so that you can just show up and enjoy! Support Workers are also welcome.
5. Brisbane Wheelchair Rugby League
Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport that welcomes participants with and without disabilities. The sport is a variation of the traditional Rugby League running game, allowing athletes of all abilities to compete alongside each other. Queensland Wheelchair Rugby League (QLD WRL) is the governing body for Wheelchair Rugby League Australia in Queensland. They run training and competitions in Central Queensland, North Queensland and South East Queensland.
6. Queensland Ballet's Dance for Parkinson's and Wellbeing Classes
Queensland Ballet’s Dance for Health program includes ‘Dance for Parkinson’s’ and ‘Ballet for Brain Injury’. Research suggests dance can improve cognitive performance and reaction times, making it a useful treatment and support for a number of conditions, including arthritis, dementia, depression, Parkinson’s Disease and acquired brain injuries.
7. YMCA Queensland
YMCA Queensland offer inclusive fitness programs and sports activities for people with disability.
8. Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
Founded in 2006, the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program now has many athletes of all ages and abilities. The soccer program is fun and aims to get young people of all abilities and challenges to stay active and healthy and to perform to the best of their ability.
9. Blue Roo Theatre Company
Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Blue Roo Theatre Company is an inclusive theatre company that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in performing arts. Blue Roo develops and produces a range of live and digital performing arts that cater to the diverse needs of all abilities.
Further information
Our team of Brisbane based Support Coordinators and Plan Managers can support you to connect with organisations offering inclusive activities.
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