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Join us online this August as we explore different models of participation and the importance of choice. 

Presented by Michael Brooks and Anna Walker from Inclusive Sport Design (ISD), this 1-hour webinar will take you beyond the traditional participation pathways and show you how to create experiences that are welcoming, relevant and accessible for more people.

What we’ll cover 

  • The different ways sport participation can be delivered. 
  • The role of choice for meaningful long-term participation. 
  • How centring the participant experience supports effective sport participation design. 

Who should attend  

This webinar has been designed for WA’s State Sporting Associations and peak bodies however registrations are open to all. 

Can I take part if I didn’t attend the webinar 1? 

Absolutely! This is the 2nd webinar in our Participation and Inclusion series, but you do not have to have taken part in the 1st webinar to attend this one.  

Meet the presenters 

Michael Woods is the Founder and Managing Director of ISD.  

Michael draws on his 15-plus years of experience as a sports administrator leading inclusion programming, strategy and policy to help sports people and organisations at all levels create more welcoming and inclusive opportunities. Michael is passionate about improving accessibility, equality and diversity in sports. 

Anna Walker is Founder and Director of From Now On Sports Participation Consultancy, specialising in enabling sports organisations to grow their membership base, sustainability and social impact. 

Over a 24-year career dedicated to increasing sport participation rates, Anna has developed unique knowledge and insights into the Australian and global sporting context, working alongside more than 40 sports across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and England. She’s known for delivering evidence-based, future-focused solutions benchmarked against global best practice.  

At the heart of Anna’s drive is a simple vision: a sporting community in which everyone belongs.

What’s next? 

Webinar 3 Co‑design in Practice: practical approaches to embedding lived experience into program design and delivery to improve relevance, reach and retention. More details coming soon.  

If you have any questions, please contact participation@cits.wa.gov.au 

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Register

When

Cost

Free

Where

Online via Microsoft Teams
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