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New Zealand Walking Access Commission recognises women championing outdoor public access

The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors with the commission this year wanting to see…

Sep 17, 2021 Access / Environment / Recreation /

Increased climbing access could enable more New Zealanders to enjoy the Olympic sport

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has highlighted that more access for rock climbers in north Waikato will enable more Kiwis to enjoy the Olympic sport. Increased public access to…

Aug 11, 2021 Access / Environment / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

Yellowbox installs 348 smart lockers at State Library of NSW

Following a successful public tender, technology company - Yellowbox - has completed the installation of 348 smart lockers at the State Library of NSW. Yellowbox has built an innovative…

Jul 28, 2021 Access / Technology / Venues /

Belgravia Swim Team athletes set to compete at Tokyo Paralympics

Belgravia Leisure has announced that Belgravia Swim Squad Head Coach Harley Connolly and swim team athletes Brenden Hall and Lakiesha ‘Lucky’ Patterson have been selected to…

Jul 26, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Sport /

International Paralympic Committee and World Health Organization sign global sport agreement

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have announced the signing of memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the promotion of diversity…

Jul 26, 2021 Access / Sport / Wellness /

Paralympics Australia aims for 2032 Brisbane Games to deliver societal change

Welcoming the successful Brisbane and South East Queensland bid to host the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Games, Paralympics Australia has said the Games will “supercharge a…

Jul 24, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Sport / Venues /

AUSTSWIM secures Federal Government backing for Removing Barriers program

AUSTSWIM has announced that it has secured program funding through the Federal Department of Social Services for its Removing Barriers initiative. Based on self-reported data in the…

Jul 14, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Education / Government /

Belgravia Leisure introduces inclusive ‘All In’ swimming program at Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre

Belgravia Leisure, in partnership with Special Olympics, Parafed Auckland and Swimming New Zealand, has announced the launch of the ‘All In’ inclusive swimming program.…

Jul 8, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Education / Safety /