Diversity and Inclusion in Leisure Forum counts down to Melbourne return

February 1, 2024

Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, stakeholders in the aquatic and recreation industry in Victoria have again joined together to address issues relating to the need for continual advancement and progression of diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry.

To be held at Zinc in Melbourne’s Federation Square of Thursday 8^th February, the 2024 Diversity, Inclusion and Leisure Forum has been developed as a result of key organisations and businesses including Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV), AUSactive, Aligned Leisure, Bluefit, Belgravia Foundation, The Y Victoria and Disability Sport and Recreation.

Aimed at highlighting the potential for the Victorian aquatic and recreation industry to strengthen its ability to welcome, support and include everyone into everything leisure can offer, the Forum provides various short, TEDx-style presentations which are aimed at a variety of evidence-based practices which have been evaluated so the outcomes can be portrayed to those in attendance along with the associated data / outcomes.

The 2023 event attracted over 200 representatives from Victorian organisations supporting areas of our industry including aquatics, fitness and recreation.

It also generates five AUSactive Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for attendees.

The Forum follows the Belgravia Foundation’s 2024 Inspiration Breakfast - also being held at Zinc.

Click here for details of the 2024 Diversity, Inclusion and Leisure Forum in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

31st January 2024 - 2024 Belgravia Foundation Inspiration Breakfast to celebrate need for improved health and happiness

26th January 2024 - AUSactive highlights its membership benefits

24th January 2024 - Coffs Harbour secures NSW Inclusive Golf Championship

13th December 2023 - ARIA launches Member Inclusion Programme for underrepresented groups

11th December 2023 - Paralympics Australia calls for action on inclusion, diversity and positive change through sport

4th December 2023 - Disability grants continue to support Northern Territory inclusive events

4th November 2023 - FSB and IAKS present global lessons in sustainable and inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities

25th October 2023 - Mosman’s Hunter Park Playspace features inclusive equipment

23rd October 2023 - Western Australian inclusive events to mark International Day of People with Disability

9th October 2023 - Over 300 delegates welcomed to ARV 2023 industry conference

29th September 2023 - South Australian organisations collaborate to deliver football tournament focussing on inclusion

13th September 2023 - Contract for construction of inclusive playspace at Newcastle’s Gregson Park now open to tender

30th August 2023 - Gymnastics Australia unveils guidelines for transgender and gender inclusivity

25th July 2023 - Inclusion, accessibility, safety and resilience prioritised for Port Stephens community

14th July 2023 - AusCycling launches inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

8th July 2023 - Sport Integrity Australia commits to inclusion with membership of Pride in Sport

26th May 2023 - Parkequip to host Inclusive Play Webinar

21st April 2023 - Clublinks offers more inclusive golf opportunities to all ages and abilities

14th April 2023 - Themed and inclusive playgrounds for Tamworth region

21st February 2023 - Victorian aquatics and recreation industry collaboration delivers successful inaugural diversity and inclusion in leisure forum

16th January 2023 - Disability Sport Centre of Excellence to be built within Blacktown International Sportspark

9th January 2023 - ARV to present inaugural Victorian Diversity, Inclusion and Leisure Forum

16th November 2022 - Belgravia Leisure partnership with Belgravia Foundation and ARV recognised at 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

10th June 2019 - YMCA Victoria partners with Disability Sport & Recreation

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