Fair Access Policy and Action Plan
At its meeting held on 23 July 2024, Council endorsed its Fair Access Policy and Action Plan.
Both the Policy and Action Plan are available to download at the bottom of this webpage.
Purpose
The Policy seeks to address known barriers experienced by women and girls in accessing and using community sports infrastructure.
The Policy aims to progressively build capacity and capabilities of Council in the identification, and elimination of systemic causes of gender inequality in policy, programs, communications, and delivery of services in relation to community sports infrastructure.
Policy principles
The Policy is underpinned by six principles of:
- Inclusivity
- Full participation
- Equitable access and use
- Equal representation
- Encouraging and supporting user groups
- Prioritising user groups committed to equality.
Fair Access Policy Action Plan
The Action Plan will drive the implementation of the Policy and deliver gender equitable outcomes and support sports clubs in removing barriers for women, girls and gender diverse people to participate in sport and recreation.
The Action Plan specifically outlines how the Policy will be implemented by Council in partnership with the State Government, sports clubs and other key stakeholders.