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‘Life-changing inclusivity’: PCYC NSW Wheelchair Sports ensures no one misses out.

‘Life-changing inclusivity’: PCYC NSW Wheelchair Sports ensures no one misses out.

Amber Griffin

PCYC NSW is an inclusive youth charity dedicated to ensuring every young person can access our life-changing programs and has every opportunity to participate in sport and recreation activities regardless of where they come from or their ability.

Wheelchair basketball is currently run at several PCYC Clubs, including Dubbo and Wellington in the Central West region, and it’s taking the courts by storm.

PCYC Wellington Senior Activities Officer, Zoe Morgan said, “It’s open to all abilities, and once players are in a wheelchair, everyone is on the same level, there’s no advantages
to not having a disability – there’s something special about that inclusion, everybody leaves with a smile on their face.”

Zoe’s 9-year-old son Jay lives with a disability that impacts the mobility of his lower body, she recently brought the sport to Wellington in the hopes that Jay would be able to participate again, and the positive impact has warmed hearts across the community.

Participant, Jay said, “I love playing and crashing into people – I can sit down and use my arms instead, so I don’t have to miss out on sport.”

Zoe noted that Jay would usually have to step aside and sit out at a certain point in regular sports. “Since coming to PCYC, that’s no longer an issue – it also helps other young people understand what using a wheelchair is like.”

As demand grows, what is currently ‘Learn to Play’ will soon be branched out into official competitions at PCYC’s Dubbo Sports World – and an expansion to other sports too.

“The dream is to offer wheelchair rugby league, and wheelchair soccer. It’s a work in progress sourcing the funding, but one that will benefit many people.” said Zoe. “It’s life-changing inclusivity.”

Wheelchair basketball is also offered at other PCYC Clubs in partnership with Wheelchair Sports NSW – CEO, Mick Garnett said “the sport is at all time record participation levels, and PCYC Clubs are playing a big role in that growth.”

“As we look to continue this record growth in wheelchair basketball leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, our partnership with PCYC will be crucial, particularly across regional New South Wales.”

PCYC NSW encourages people from all walks of life to get involved in the activities on offer at their local Club. More Than A Club, A Place You Belong.

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‘Life-changing inclusivity’: PCYC NSW Wheelchair Sports ensures no one misses out.

Amber Griffin

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