Workshop Session 8.2: Developing collaborations to scale up the roll out of inclusive programs that make a difference
Tracks
Participation & Inclusion
| Friday, June 28, 2024 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Details
The secret to success is the people in a team and how they work together. Explore how to identify not only the right team members but how to ensure that the diversity of the team can collaborate and achieve something special for the community.
Speaker
Liz Tesone
Chief Executive Officer
Disability Sport and Recreation
Co-design with community groups will ensure buy in. Disability & Recreation will report back on the first stage of their co-design program with local governments to identify the key issues that are perceived as being the barriers and activators to encourage more people with a disability to participate
1:35 PM - 1:45 PMBiography
Liz brings over 20 years experience working in the for purpose sector, in particular in community recreation space and has worked at a local, state, national and international level.
Liz is currently CEO at Disability Sport and Recreation, they have a clear belief in the unique power of sport and recreation to connect and inspire people of all abilities, providing limitless possibilities.
Liz is the mother of two amazing boys 14 and 12 years of age. Jordy, Liz’s 12 year old has a rare developmental disorder that impacts every part of his and the families' lives. When Jordy was diagnosed, he was one of only 400 cases in the world.
Sport and recreation is the pathway Liz’s family uses to connect with community, friends and family in addition to the health and social benefits it has for her son.
Liz is also a board member of Smith Magenis Syndrome Australia (the syndrome her son has). It’s a parent lead board that aims to support newly diagnosed families and raise funds for the bi-annual camp.
Dr. Henry Bernard Baptiste
Director
Mauritius Sports Council (Mauritius)
Bringing together the perspectives of a GP and elite sports person to start a conversation on how community exercise, recreation and participation can reduce the cost of sickness in the health department.
1:45 PM - 1:55 PMBiography
Dr. Baptiste Henry Bernard, a 34-year-old Sports Physician & Preventive Sports Medicine expert, is the National Record Holder in Shotput and serves as the Director of the Mauritius Sports Council. With a background in Sports Business and Management, his focus is on fostering a culture of Community Sports and Physical Activity while overseeing the maintenance of National Sports Infrastructures. Dr. Bernard's ultimate goal is to leverage sports and physical activity to promote inclusivity, sustainability, and healthier communities, driving transformative change.
Rayoni Nelson
Head of Program Strategy and Research
Office for Women in Sport and Recreation
The importance of having diversity in the governance of your organisation. The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation will share lessons from sport and active recreation organisation having gender diverse boards and what this has led to in terms of board dynamics and decision making. An important reflection on having a diverse governance ‘team’ for your organisation or project.
1:55 PM - 2:05 PMBiography
Rayoni is the Head of Program Strategy and Research at the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, Rayoni leads the design and delivery of Change Our Game program and research initiatives, to level the playing field for women and girls across all roles in sport and active recreation.
Rayoni has experience across the sport industry including working with State Sporting Associations, Regional Sports Assemblies, community sporting clubs and local governments and was previously Chief Executive Officer of School Sport Victoria, part of the Department of Education.
Chair
Darren Anderson
Founder
Forward Pivot
