Banyule's Fair Access in Sport Policy and Action Plan has been developed in response to the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, released by the Office for Women in Sport in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth.
It will provide a framework to support women, girls and gender diverse people to fully participate in all aspects of community sport in Banyule, and will build on Council’s investment in community sports infrastructure and initiatives to promote inclusion and gender equity in sports.
The Policy aims to address the known barriers experienced by women, girls and gender diverse people in:
From 1 July 2024, all Victorian councils must have a Fair Access Policy and Action Plan in place to be eligible to receive sports infrastructure funding.
The development of the Draft Policy and Action Plan aligns with our Council Plan 2021 - 2025 priority theme, 'Our Inclusive and Connected Community', and has been informed by the Inclusive Banyule Plan, the Community Infrastructure Plan and data from the Active Banyule consultation.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the draft Fair Access in Sport Policy and Action Plan. The survey is now closed.
There were a few of ways to get involved:
View the draft Fair Access in Sport Policy and Action Plan.
Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.
Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.
