The DSEP is the state government program, housed at ACTSPORT, which coordinates the sport and recreational activities of people with a disability in the ACT. The DSEP aims to provide:
- Information on sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability in the ACT
- Support to ACT sporting associations to create inclusive facilities and appropriate programs for people with a disability
- Registration of athletes for national and international competitions
- Resource centre for Disability Sport (Including Educational Material and Modified Sporting Equipment)
- Education to coaches, teachers, school students and community leaders through the Disability Education Program.
- Assistance with sourcing funding avenues and grant opportunities for disability sport
The DSEP owns a range of modified sporting equipment that sporting organisations, community centres and schools are able to request to borrow. Equipment includes bellballs, lowered hoops, targets etc. The DSEP also has a 'Sports Ability Kit' which contains all equipment needed to run five modified activities suitable for people with high support needs. These activities include Boccia, Goalball, Sitting Volleyball, Polybat and Table Cricket. The DSEP can also run a course with those borrowing the kits to explain the equipment, the activities and the accompanying activity cards.
Maitland Street Hackett 2602
