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In this episode I speak with Liz Griffiths, Community Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, about the 2025 Breaking Barriers Project funded through an Australian Sports Commission PlayWell grant
In this episode I speak with Liz Griffiths, Community Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, about the 2025 Breaking Barriers Project funded through an Australian Sports Commission PlayWell grant to increase sport participation for older people and people with disability in the Southern Highlands NSW.
Liz explains the region’s rural geography, transport challenges, and aging demographics, and how the project shifted from a simple “come and try” plan to building club leadership mindset, capability, and partnerships, including allied health referrals. The project delivered a community seminar with local Paralympian Sam Tate, multi-sport sessions with Disability Sports Australia, club-support webinars, and club-led programs across tennis, netball, soccer, and little athletics, with broader flow-on impacts. Michael also shares his experience leading the delivery of the Bundanoon Rebels Football Club's all-abilities and walking football programs.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:39 Setting the Scene: Collaboration and Roles
02:17 Community Development Initiatives
03:54 Challenges and Demographics of the Region
07:08 Breaking Barriers Project: Origin and Goals
10:39 Early Challenges and Adjustments
13:22 Club Involvement and Community Engagement
23:35 Implementation and Success Stories
37:21 Sustainability and Future Plans
44:21 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Wingecarribee Shire Council: https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Home
Bundanoon Rebels Football Club: https://www.bundanoonrebels.au
ASC PlayWell Grant: https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell/news/entry/play-well-grants-launch
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In this episode I speak with Liz Griffiths, Community Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, about the 2025 Breaking Barriers Project funded through an Australian Sports Commission PlayWell grant
In this episode I speak with Liz Griffiths, Community Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, about the 2025 Breaking Barriers Project funded through an Australian Sports Commission PlayWell grant
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