Content components Boroondara Disability Sport and Recreation HubThe Boroondara Disability Sport and Recreation Hub aims to connect people with disability in Boroondara to programs and services available across Boroondara Aquatic and Leisure Facilities.From gymnastics and wheelchair accessible AFL and Auskick programs, to dance classes or swimming, there are a variety of fun and inclusive activities to try.Learn more about what's on offer and how to get involved on the Disability Sport and Recreation Hub website.Accessible gyms and pools in BoroondaraEach of the Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities provide accessible entry for lap and recreational swimming. The gyms also have a range of modified programs and accessible equipment. Located at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre and Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Boroondara Leisure Facilities website. Sport and recreation activities AFL AFL WheelchairA type of AFL for people with a physical disability. It gives people the opportunity to play in an exciting and competitive environment. Located at Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Disability Sport & Recreation website.Reclink FootballReclink’s Aussie Rules program encourages adults from all backgrounds and abilities to take part in this inclusive team sport.Find out more on the Access for All Abilities website.AuskickThe NAB Auskick program teaches kids how to play AFL in a fun and safe environment.This program is suitable for kids aged 5 to 12 years of different abilities.Find out more on the AFL website. Deaf footballA type of AFL for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.Located at Nettleton Park.Find out more on the Deaf Football Australia facebook page. Badminton Badminton Victoria Beginner-friendly opportunity to try badminton and para-badminton where people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Both programs are NDIS-friendly, and family, friends, carers, supporters, and allies are also welcome to participate. Located at Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Badminton Victoria website. Basketball Power Assist BasketballA volunteer-run basketball program for all abilities.Located at Auburn High School and Methodist Ladies CollegeFind out more on the Power Assist website. Cycling Hawthorn Cycling ClubThe Hawthorn Cycling Club provides:training clinicsworkshopscoaching support.It can meet the needs of all ages and abilities. Bikes can be supplied.Find out more on the Hawthorn Cycling Club website. Cricket Deaf cricketThe Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club encourages diversity and inclusion for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Located at Hays Paddock.Find out more on the Deaf Nav website. All Abilities Blast ProgramThe Burwood Cricket Club teaches kids with disability basic cricket skills in a fun and friendly environment. Located at Burwood Reserve.Find out more on the Burwood Cricket Club website. Fitness and dance classes Online fitness and meditation classesBlind Sports & Recreation Victoria offers free online fitness classes for people who are blind or vision impaired to get fit at home. Run online via Zoom.Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website. Boxing Boxing and fitness class for people aged over 18 years who are blind or have low vision. Classes are suitable for all fitness levels. Located at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website. Gym classA gym class for people with vision impairment. The class cardio exercises and is supervised by qualified professionals.Located at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website. Dance for Neurobalance classes Dance classes for people with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple sclerosis and stroke. The classes use a chair to help participants focus on coordination.Located at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.Find out more on the Dance for Parkinson's website.Sparrow Health Gym ProgramA funded program for NDIS participants. Please contact us today to express your interest. Located at the Boroondara Sports Complex. Find out more on the Sparrow Collective website.Spin – indoor cyclingIndoor cycling suitable for all fitness levels and people aged over 18 years to help build endurance and strength aimed at people with a vision impairment. Located at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website. Goalball Goalball VictoriaGoalball is a team ball sport for:people who are blind or vision impairedany skill level.Located at Scotch College Junior School Gym.Find out more on the Victorian Goalball website. Gymnastics GoZone GymnasticsA gymnastics program for:kids with physical disabilitykids with intellectual disability.The program:can be made to suit each kid’s needsis a type of therapy.Located at Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Boroondara Sports Complex website.Special Olympics GymnasticsA gym program for kids with intellectual disability who want to take part in Special Olympics competitions throughout the year. Located at Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Boroondara Sports Complex website. Hockey All abilities field hockeyAll abilities field hockey is open to anyone aged between 10 to 18 years old. This program uses hockey as a basis to structure small drills that ensure everyone can be involved and enjoy their time on the pitch. Located at Camberwell Hockey Club.Find out more on the Camberwell Hockey Club website. Rugby Wheelchair rugbyWheelchair rugby is for all:agesgendersskill levels.The program includes weekly training sessions. Spare sports chairs are available for people who want to try the sport for the first time.Located at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre.Find out more on the Disability Sport & Recreation website. Skateboarding Spectrum SkateFree for young people with disability to have a go at skateboarding. Skate sessions have coaches and are held in a safe, friendly and controlled environment. Located at Junction Skate and BMX Park.Make a booking. Soccer Deaf soccerMelbourne Deaf Football Club supports soccer players who are deaf or hard hearing. The club has qualified trainers who use Auslan.Located at Hays Paddock.Find out more on the Melbourne Deaf Football and Futsal Club Facebook page. Swimming Accessible Aqua Sensory SessionAccess classes are designed to help any student with special needs to learn to swim, and be happy and safe around the water by providing tailored one on one lessons. We cater for a range of ages, abilities and experiences. We have a team of staff that are qualified with AUSTSWIM Access and Inclusion or Autism Swim Training. Please contact us today to discuss your child’s enrolment.Located at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre.Find out more on the Autism Swim website.Casual swimmingEach of the Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities provide accessible entry for lap swimming and recreational swimming.Join us for our Sensory Swim quiet times at our pools.Every Monday and Thursday between 12 pm and 1 pm, we ask patrons to be mindful of their noise around the pools and endeavour to create a quiet and calm space to cater to our community who have, or have family members with sensory conditions.Located at Hawthorn Aquatics and Recreation Centre, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre and Boroondara Sports Complex.Find out more on the Boroondara Leisure Facilities website.Dugongs swimming lessonsA swimming program that teaches kids:how to swimwater safetyopen water safety.Lessons are available for kids of all ages and abilities.Located at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.Find out more by contacting the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.Junior swimming program The Vision Impaired Swimming Program offers individual swimming lessons for children who are blind or visually impaired. The program is suitable for kids aged 3 to 12 years.Located at Ruyton Girls School.Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreations Victoria website. Swimming lessons One-on-one swimming lessons for people with disability.The lessons:can meet the needs of each personare for all ages and abilities.People will learn how to:swimbe safe around water.Located at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre.Find out more on the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre website. Tennis Wheelchair coachingGrace Park Hawthorn Club offers wheelchair tennis for all:levelsages abilities.The club runs clinics on its courts. Or you can book the courts for your own practice sessions.Located at Grace Park Hawthorn Club.Find out more on the Grace Park Hawthorn Club website. Walking Walking with WillpowerThe Walking with Willpower program is run by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. It matches adults who are vision impaired with a trained, friendly volunteer to share the benefits of walking.Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website.Walk in the ParkThe Walk in the Park program is run by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. It provides group walks and camps in a range of parks in Victoria.Volunteers help people with vision impairment to:walk around the parkread the signsdescribe the environment they are walking through. Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website.Forest BathingThe Forest Bathing program is run by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria.People join Rachel DeSumma, a qualified nature therapy guide, to:walk slowlyengage their sensesexplore nature. Find out more on the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria website. Find an accessible sport or recreationAccess for All Abilities (AAA Play) is a dedicated service that connects people with disability to sports and recreational activities. It's managed by Reclink Australia and is the only service of its kind in Australia.AAA Play works with the person to find out:what activity they want to take part inabout their disabilitieswhere they live.AAA Play can connect people to:State Sporting Associations – the organisations that manage a sport at state levelRegional Sports Assemblies – groups that create inclusive opportunities for people with a disabilityactive community clubslocal governmentssport and recreation providers that meets the needs of people with disability.AAA Play can connect someone to a sport or recreation activity that’s right for them.Reclink Australia provides AAA Play in Victoria with support from the Victorian State Government.To find activities in your local area, please visit the AAA Play website or call 1800 222 842 for more information.
