As inclusive sports gain momentum across the country a grassroots initiative is opening doors for young people with disabilities in the top end. Hundreds of students took part in the event this week and for many it was their first time taking part in organised competition.
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00:00All sports for all abilities. For some, this could be the start of their sporting journey.
00:09Volleyball, it's my favourite one.
00:12Basketball and boxing and soccer.
00:14It's a really good opportunity for me to come out and show what I've got.
00:18I'm excited for everything actually. Everything looks like it will be fun.
00:23It's like, it's really fun.
00:25Abilities Unleashed is a national program to encourage people with disabilities to adopt an active lifestyle.
00:33More than 250 students from across Darwin took part in this year's event,
00:38playing sports like wheelchair rugby, AFL, netball and indoor golf.
00:44It provides the opportunity for them to try these sports and have a go at different sports that they may not normally engage in.
00:52But it's also a great opportunity for them to engage with the public.
00:58Events like these provide an important opportunity for young people living with a disability
01:03to try different sports in a positive environment.
01:06The hope is to help boost engagement in sports and build a stronger community.
01:12Sport is such a powerful means to engage and create community.
01:17I think as Australians we have got such a strong sporting identity.
01:22And we can see that through the Matilda effect and how much of an impact that had on women in sport.
01:27And I think that's just the next step for adaptive sport in the community.
01:31Kicking goals for those just starting their own remarkable sporting journeys.
01:37to a ton of incredible baskets!
01:43We're here, the Rhonda!
01:45I get lots of Earlier.
01:47I'll be here for 2,900.
01:49Go here for about Richmond Park's Bel disappointed.
01:52We're going to try to help throw a Grand Tuck.
01:53Bring his her jederbi in to the máximo competitive challenge.
01:55At the descoint point in a change in town.
01:57I can't understand that, but I'll both keepaching!
02:01No need more toys with me so we can get them back!