Access for All Abilities

Sport and recreation is recognised by the Victorian Government as playing a crucial role in promoting healthier (both physical and mental) lifestyles, enhancing self-esteem and building stronger communities.

Our Access for All Abilities (AAA) program aims to build the capacity of the sport and recreation sector to provide increased participation opportunities for people of all abilities.

The key objectives of the AAA program are:

• promoting awareness of the benefits of active participation
• providing support for inclusive sport and recreation environments
• influencing the planning and development of accessible and inclusive sport and recreation environments 
• fostering and developing partnerships to enhance access and inclusion in the sport and recreation sector

What the AAA Officer can do for you

Our AAA Officer can support and assist you in the following ways:

• provide assistance to find sport and recreation opportunities that may be suitable for you
• although AAA officer does not directly run programs, they will assist you in linking up with sporting clubs, and organisations. The AAA Program supports the local club, service, group or organisations to plan and implement strategies which ensure their activities are inclusive of everyone
• community recreation includes sporting clubs and associations, leisure centres, neighbourhood houses and living and learning centres, stadiums, community centres, halls, parks and gardens, recreation trails, and festivals and community events
• provide free use of the new 'Sports Ability' kit. The Kit has equipment for 5 fantastic modified games which can be used in a variety of settings. Call us if you would like to use the equipment.

There are many ways a person with a disability can be involved in sport and recreation. You can become a player, coach, umpire, scorer, mentor, volunteer, spectator or help out on the committee.

The benefits of being involved in sport and recreation include:

• meeting new people
• developing new skills
• having fun
• gaining a sense of belonging and achievement
• improved both physical and mental health

Contact Details

Access for All Abilities Officer
Hume City Council
PO Box 119, Dallas
Tel: 9205 2200
Contact our Access for All Abilities Officer by completing an Online Inquiry Form

AAA Newsletter

Stay informed and find out what's happening locally by receiving the AAA Newsletter and other promotional flyers. To be added to the postal mail or email list contact the AAA Officer on 9205 2200 or email chrissyd@hume.vic.gov.au

Your personal information will be added to Council's database to be used for the purpose of sending information relating to the development of recreation opportunities for people with a disability. The information will not be disclosed to an external party. You can withdraw your name from the database at any time by contacting the AAA Officer on the details above.

Autumn Edition
Access for all Abilities Newsletter Autumn 2012.pdf (839.67 kb)

Spring - Summer Edition
Link to PDF: Access for All Abilities Newsletter Spring-Summer 2011.pdf (1019.47 kb)
Link to Word Doc: Access for All Abilities Newsletter Spring-Summer 2011.doc (137.5 kb)

Winter - Spring Edition
Access for All Abilities Newsletter Winter-Spring 2011.pdf (789.71 kb)

AAA Events

A number of community events are held throughout the year in Hume for people of all abiliites. Check the Hume community events calendar for updates.

AAA Sport & Recreation Programs in Hume

For a list of various sport and recreation programs for people with a disability, go to our Hume Calendar of Events and visit Community Events.

Providers of sport and recreation programs can also promote their events and programs,  To add your event fill in the details on this page Add Your Community Event

For a full list of community groups operating in Hume please visit our Community Directory

Accessible Sporting Reserves

Visit our Sporting Reserves for a list of all sporting reserves in Hume which also includes information on accessibility.

Visit our Facilities Directory for details on community facilities in Hume as well as halls for hire.

Accessible Playgrounds

Find out where we have Accessible Playgrounds in Hume. Visit Accessible Playgrounds in Hume. 

Disability Services Directory

We offer an extensive range of services and programs for people with disabilities, elderly people and their carers.

The Hume City Council Disability Services Directory (890.27 kb) is a project of the Metro Access Initiative, a partnership between Hume City Council and the Department of Human Services.

Accessible Toilets

National Public Toilet Map is a website that will assist you in locating accessible toilets around Australia.