Disability Awareness and Inclusive Practice Training Session

Disability Awareness and Inclusive Practice Training Session

Join this interactive professional development session to build your understanding of disability awareness and learn practical ways to create more inclusive and accessible services, workplaces, businesses, programs, projects and events.

Whether you work in a community organisation, business, service provider, sporting club, not-for-profit, education setting or volunteer role, this workshop will provide practical knowledge, tools and strategies to support meaningful participation and inclusion for people with disability. Organisations must be servicing or based in the City of Ballarat.

The City of Ballarat is committed to creating a community where people with disability can access, participate and belong. This training supports the implementation of our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030 by building the capability of businesses, community organisations, service providers and community leaders to embed accessibility and inclusion in their everyday practice.

When: 1:00pm - 2:30pm (90 minutes) Tuesday 10 November, 2026

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams (Link provided upon registration).

Facilitated by: Inclusion Solutions

Cost: Free!

Who should attend?

This session is suitable for:

• Community organisations and not-for-profits

• Disability, health and community service providers

• Businesses and employers

• Sporting clubs and recreation providers

• Education and training providers

• Volunteers and community leaders

• Anyone interested in creating more inclusive communities

What you will learn

Participants will gain:

• A greater understanding of disability, inclusion and accessibility

• Awareness of common barriers experienced by people with disability

• Practical tips for respectful communication and inclusive customer service

• Strategies to make workplaces, programs, events and services more accessible

• Tools and resources to support inclusive practice within your organisation, business or community group

• Increased confidence to engage with and support people with disability

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility requirements or require adjustments to participate in this session, please let us know when registering or contact us directly.

Contact

For further information, please contact: reconciliationsocialinclusion@ballarat.vic.gov.au