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Cricket NSW and Sport4All, a program that works towards disability inclusion in grassroots sport, have forged a partnership, aiming to champion inclusion in cricket through education and training initiatives.
This collaboration reinforces CNSW’s commitment to fostering an inclusive sporting environment where everyone, including those with a disability, feel welcomed and valued.
Julie Stafford, Female Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Cricket NSW, said:
“Cricket NSW are delighted to work with Sport4All as an education and training partner on disability inclusion.
“This partnership will help assist our staff with specific training and offer our volunteers at Clubs and Associations the opportunity to gain practical advice and tips on how to engage people with disabilities at their clubs. Cricket is a sport for all, and this partnership is important for us to ensure that we are welcoming and inclusive to all. To kick off our partnership, we will be delivering training to all our 180 Casual Program coordinators”
Sport4All will host a number of online workshops using the Sport4All fully accessible training platform, which was developed and is presented by people with disability and lived experience of disability. Cricket NSW aims to empower its community to create more accessible and inclusive cricket environments across New South Wales.
Elysha O’Neill, NSW/ACT State Manager of Sport4All, said:
“We are excited to partner with Cricket NSW to advance disability inclusion in cricket. By leveraging our combined expertise and resources, we can make meaningful strides towards ensuring that cricket truly is a sport for all, where individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to participate and thrive.”
Jenny Crandell, Sport4All Inclusion Coach, said:
“At Sport4All, we believe that every individual deserves the chance to experience the benefits of sports. By joining forces with Cricket NSW, we will connect with staff and volunteers and give them the knowledge and confidence to welcome people of all abilities into their cricket community.”
“This partnership represents a significant milestone in Cricket NSW’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive cricketing community, aligned with Sport4All’s mission of promoting inclusivity and accessibility in sports across Australia.
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Cricket NSW, officially the New South Wales Cricket Association, is the governing body for cricket in New South Wales, Australia. Based at Sydney Olympic Park, it oversees the New South Wales Blues, New South Wales Breakers, Sydney Thunder, and Sydney Sixers.
