Welcoming Everybody

Executed our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan

Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed

Affinity Network provided support and advocacy

Partnered with the Rainbow Club, a network of social swimming clubs for children living with disability

Appointed a disability inclusion coordinator

The Y is committed to being a safe and inclusive place where everybody is valued, celebrated and respected — regardless of race, age, language, gender, country of origin, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation or ability. During the year, we proudly executed our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan. This included having our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Our Affinity Network continued to provide employee support while facilitating a culture of inclusion and raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ people and issues. The Y’s Ability programs provided opportunities for people with a disability to be active, build confidence and develop skills.

We were pleased to appoint a disability inclusion coordinator whose role is to facilitate and support the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Our coordinator successfully ran our first inclusive social club in Mount Annan Leisure Centre. Over eight sessions were held over a period of two months with participants engaging in activities such as hip-hop dancing, table tennis, board games and more to support social skill development and connection.