It is amazing where hard work, determination and commitment can get you in just one year. 

Ben's love for football allowed him to turn a dream into reality moving from an avid bystander to a valued member of a local football team.

Inclusion WA and the City of Joondalup have been working closely over the past 18months on making the Joondalup community more inclusive and accessible for all through the Community Connect Sport and Recreation (CCSR) program. 

After the success of the Welcome Day, the CCSR Program concludes with a series of Open Days, hosted by clubs and groups who are opening their doors throughout the remainder of Term Two. This opportunity will provide members of the Joondalup community  to try a new sport or hobby in a welcoming and inclusive environment. More information on these events will be provided in the lead up to each individual open day.

For further information on the Joondalup Community Connect Sport & Recreation Program, please contact Kristee Jolly on 9201 8900 or email kristee.jolly@inclusionwa.org.au

Poppin has been with Inclusion WA going on three years. Here she talks about the multitude of opportunities that have come with her role and the organisational changes that have assisted with her development.

The Inclusion WA family is mourning the loss of the very generous and supportive former patron, Eoin Cameron.

Eoin was a giant of Western Australian radio, he was guided by a strong morale compass, spoke the truth and tended to use his powers for good.

Through some of his own tragic experiences, he knew only too well what it felt like to be unheard and ignored.I think that was part of what drove him to become such a good contributor and listener and perhaps explains why he became involved with Inclusion WA.

I had the enormous pleasure of working with Cammo for 15 years and it was with a very gentle push from him, that I too became involved as a patron of Inclusion WA.

Now at just 65, Eoin Cameron is no longer with us. It is such a sad loss for Inclusion WA and the broader community of Western Australia.

We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Wendy, children Jane, Ryan and Jacinta and his whole family.

Russell Woolf - Inclusion WA Patron

Inclusion means something different to everyone. Perceptions of Inclusion is new to our regular e-newsletter focusing on what exactly inclusion means to people utilising our support services, their family, friends and other external supports.

Harry is accessing support through the individualised services at Inclusion WA and is a volunteer for REmida WA.

What does Inclusion mean to you?

"Being welcomed into a new place and knowing that people are actually happy to have me there and involve me in good conversation".

With the winter months well and truly in force, it's very easy to stay wrapped up at home in front of the heater watching season after season of your favourite television series. However, with so many interesting and inclusive events and activities happening in the streets of Perth, we encourage you to have look over what we have found and take the plunge! 

Feeling flexible? Why not try out Cirquest Circus School?

Hungry for something different? Head up to Toodyay for their International Food Festival!

Music more your thing? Head to Elizabeth Quay and join Catch Music for an intereactive and inclusive music session.