From wheelchair sports to accessible gymnastics, there are a variety of fun and inclusive activities that you can get involved in across the Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities.
Click through the list below to find out more about the sports and activities on offer and how you can get involved.
Can’t see an activity that interests you? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to let us know what sport you would like to take part in. We’d love to hear your suggestions and ideas.
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Australian Rules Football
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When AFL Wheelchair
The VWFL exists to offer opportunities for participants/players who want to participate in a modified version of Australian Rules Football played in a wheelchair through ensuring there is a pathway from introductory programs through to an elite competition. With 5 AFL clubs and approximately 100 players involved in the competition, wheelchair football is set for another big season in 2023. Boroondara Sports Complex
Sunday's during Winter months Find out more about AFL Wheelchair AusKick Wheelchair The Wheelchair Auskick will be the first step of the pathway for the game of wheelchair AFL, with the program designed to give kids aged 5-14 with a physical disability the chance to be involved with the sport. Boroondara Sports Complex
Sunday's during Winter months
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Badminton
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Come and Try Wheelchair Badminton
Come and join us at Boroondara Sport Complex with aspiring Para-Olympian Martyn Ford with the Australian Para Badminton Coach Dave Zhou. All abilities and skill levels welcome to have a go! Sport wheelchairs and equipment provided.
If you would like to express your interest in this program or be involved in the design please submit an EOI though this website or contact Boroondara Sport Complex today.
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Basketball
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Walking Basketball program
An ongoing designed to improve physical activity levels in older or inactive adults in a fun, social, and low impact environment.
Boroondara Sports Complex
Wednesdays at 10:00am - 11:00am Contact Boroondara Sports Complex Wheelchair Basketball program
In partnership with Camberwell Dragons and Basketball Victoria, a Wheelchair Basketball program will be held with further details to come. If you would like to express your interest in this program or be involved in the design please submit an EOI though this website or contact Boroondara Sport Complex today.
Boroondara Sports Complex
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Children's Programs
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Holiday programs Our holiday programs are inclusive for all ages and abilities and children with additional needs. We work with a number of local support agencies to provide funding for additional support where needed. School holidays Learn more about the Boroondara Sports Complex WheelTalk program Disability Sport and Recreation WheelTalk program as part of our school holiday programs at Boroondara Sport Complex and Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre. School holidays Learn more about school holiday programs -
Cricket
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Woolworths Blast
Further details for a Cricket Victoria Woolworths Blast program will be released soon.
Boroondara Sports Complex
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Fitness classes
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When BSRV Aquafit
The Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic facilities team are currently designing an Aquafit water based program for people who are blind or vision impared in partnership with Blind Sport and Recreation Victoria. If you would like to express your interest in this program or be involved in the design please submit an EOI though this website or contact Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre today.
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre To be confirmed BSRV Spin class Spin classes offer the opportunity to participate in organised indoor cycling and involve using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a class setting. You will take part in interval training and higher intensity (race days), as well as recovery. Classes help build endurance and strength. Classes are suitable for people aged over 18.
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Tuesdays Boxing This activity for visually impaired people includes practising combinations along with core strengthening exercises. Classes are completed in a high intensity setting and are suitable for people over the age of 18. Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Tuesdays at 5:00pm View the Hawthorn group fitness timetable Gym class Designed for vision impaired people, this gym class improves your strength and increases your heart rate through cardio-based exercises. The class is supervised by qualified professionals.
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Tuesdays at 3:00pm Dance classes Designed for people with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, this class involves chair-based movements that focus on coordination and functional movements. You’ll learn a dance while thinking about your movements and moving in time with the music.
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Wednesdays at 12:00pm and
Fridays at 12:00pmView Dance for Parkinson’s classes FitSkills The program matches a young person with disability with a mentor from their community. You will exercise together at your local gym for one hour, twice a week. The program runs for 12 weeks. Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
As needed Find out more about FitSkills -
Goalball
Sport / Activity
Description
Come and Try Goalball
Based in Boroondara the Victorian Goalball Association is currently running a number of come and try activities. Goalball is a sport designed for and played by blind and vision impaired people. It is a fast-paced, indoor sport that relies on hearing. Find out more about Goalball -
Gym
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Accessible spaces and equipment
We have a range of accessible equipment in our gym facilities such as recumbent bikes and aqua ergometers. Modifications can also be made to programming to assist you. The facilities are staffed at certain hours of the day to provide onsite assistance. When you become a member, you’ll benefit from ongoing support from trainers. Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
Boroondara Sports ComplexUnstructured Learn more about the Boroondara Sports Complex Quiet Hour Join us weekly for Quiet Hour in the Health Club.
We're turning down the volume and dimming the lights in the Health Club, to help support our community who are, or have family members, with sensory conditions.Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
Boroondara Sports ComplexHawthorn coming soon
Ashburton every Thursday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BSC every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Gymnastics
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Go Zone Gymnastics
This program provides children living with physical and / or intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to participate in gymnastics. Tailored to the individual needs of each participant, the program provides a supportive environment for gymnasts to develop balance, confident body movements, functional strength and flexibility, as well as social skills. Boroondara Sports Complex
Saturdays at 10:00am and 1:15pm Find out more about accessible gymnastics Special Olympics Gymnastics This is a competitive pathway designed for gymnasts with intellectual disabilities. You will learn routines to perform at various Special Olympics competitions throughout the year. Boroondara Sports Complex
Saturdays at 8:00am Find out more about accessible gymnastics -
Rugby
Sport / Activity
Description
Where Wheelchair Rugby
Play rugby in a fun, social and competitive environment designed for people with a physical disability. Boroondara Sports Complex
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Swimming
Activity
Description
Where When Dugongs swimming Swimming lessons for people with varying disabilities. The program originated with those with Down Syndrome but has evolved to include a range of disabilities. Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Please contact the centre or learn more Contact Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Accessible recreation swimming and lap swimming
Each of the Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities provide accessible entry for lap swimming and recreational swimming. The following are available at the following facilities:
- Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre – pool pods to assist with access into warm water pool and indoor 25m pool;
- Boroondara Sports Complex – pool hoist to assist with access into the 50m outdoor pool;
- Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre – pool hoist/ramps access into the warm water pool and ramp to access 50m pool.
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Ashburton Pool and Receation Centre
Boroondara Sports ComplexPlease contact the centre or learn more Learn more about Accessible swimming
Swimming lessons Access 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. Ashburton Pool and Receation Centre Please contact the centre or learn more
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Skate
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Spectrum Skate Free sessions for young people with learning disabilities, autism and who may fall under other spectrums to have a go and connect to a social world via skateboarding. The skate sessions are with our coaches held in a safe, friendly and controlled environment. Junction Skate and BMX Park During the school holidays Book now -
Softball
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Softball Victoria Wheelchair Softball Come and Try Program A social and fun program to learn the rules and game of Wheelchair Softball! The program is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. If you would like to express your interest in this program or be involved in the design please submit an EOI though this website or contact Boroondara Sport Complex today. Boroondara Sports Complex To be confirmed
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Supported programs
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When Sparrow Health Sparrow Health is providing personalised fitness and social sport programs for NDIS participants. Boroondara Sports Complex Booking required Find out more about Sparrow Health Jaeman Jaeman runs a social sport program for NDIS participants. Boroondara Sports Complex
Booking required Find out more about Jaeman Giant Steps Giant Steps supports students across Foundation to Year 12, providing tailored programs and support for its students and families. Boroondara Sports Complex Booking required Find out more about Giant Steps -
Training and education programs
Sport / Activity
Description
Where When WheelTalk
WheelTalk is an interactive program that encourages people to think about diversity, acceptance and disability – with a primary focus on inclusion.
Presented by Victorians with disability who are actively involved in sport and recreation, WheelTalk combines unique stories of lived disability with the opportunity to play up to an hour of Wheelchair AFL, Wheelchair Basketball, or Wheelchair Rugby.
WheelTalk sessions run for up to 90 minutes but can be tailored to suit your community group, sporting club, or school group needs.Boroondara Sports Complex Flexible - booking required Learn more about WheelTalk Blind sport and Recreation awareness training Blind Sport and Recreation deliver an awareness training program that can support your sporting club or group. For further information please contact Blind Sport and Recreation Victoria. Boroondara Sports Complex
Booking required Learn more about Blind Sports
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