Workshops to help community and sporting groups grow

Former rugby union international and now Queensland Representative Rugby Union Coach, Maia Tua-Davidson, will lead two Active Inclusion Workshops to help Fraser Coast community groups and sporting clubs expand their membership.

“Sporting clubs and community groups are the backbone of the Fraser Coast,” Mayor George Seymour said.

“The workshops will help them attract more members, to build capacity and sustainability to ensure the Fraser Coast remains a vibrant and caring community.”

Course facilitator Maia Tua-Davidson, now the Welcoming Clubs network manager, will facilitate the free workshops in Maryborough and Hervey Bay in May.

The former player is a community club volunteer and committee member at two Southeast Queensland clubs.

The Active Inclusion Workshops will provide information on how clubs can better understand and embrace diversity to increase membership and reinforce their role in the community as a safe, welcoming and inclusive place.

The workshops support clubs to be proactive about inclusion and be confident to make small changes to attract and retain a wider audience.

There is no limit to numbers, so clubs may have multiple committee members, coaches, managers or members attending the workshops.  

For further information, contact the Community Development team at Council on 1300 79 49 29.

The workshops will be held at:

Maryborough City Hall Reception Room from 6pm to 7:30 on May 24.

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Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, from 6pm to 7:30 on May 25.

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Background

Welcoming Clubs started in Brisbane in 2016 to support youth from refugee backgrounds to connect with their local communities through sports participation.

The program evolved in response to the community’s needs, and the focus shifted to supporting community and sports clubs wishing to do the work themselves but felt they were ill-equipped. 

Informed by young people's and their families experiences, the Welcoming Clubs Standard evolved to provide a framework for clubs, codes and organisations to plan and take action for a considered welcome and genuine inclusion.