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Welcome to Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc

Providing recreation and sport for people with a disability

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Welcome

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is a community-based organisation which provides sport and recreational opportunities for people with a disability. 

We are an organisation that has been operating for over 30 years and are dedicated to a philosophy which reflects its beliefs, values and attitudes. 

This philosophy has guided the interactions, relationships, practices and culture of the organisation since its inception.

Organisational Philosophy

GCRS deeply values its history, its current standing within the community and its future promise.  GCRS has and will continue to maintain its original focus of specialising in what it does best.  This is in recognition of the significant benefit recreation and sport can play in the lives of all people and upholding the right of people with a disability to participate.

We are committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life of people with a disability by facilitating opportunities for participation and achievement in recreation and sport.

The language we use and the interactions we have with people are critical in shaping and reflecting our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and concepts.  GCRS insists on interacting with people with a disability in a manner that ensures dignity, recognises ability, encourages appropriate social interaction, and demonstrates due respect for age, gender, socio-economic and other personal circumstances.         

We insist on promoting a positive image of people with a disability.

GCRS’s dedication to professionalism guides its daily practice and ensures the quality of the service it provides.  This dedication is intrinsic to the programs GCRS provides, the people it employs, interactions with colleagues and stakeholders, and the links forged within the local community.

We strive for the highest of standards in all that we do.

GCRS is committed to meeting its legal and ethical obligations in its roles as a service provider, an employer and a community-based organisation.  GCRS aims to ensure that its management committee, employees and volunteers demonstrate the highest level of responsibility when performing their duties

We promote the concept of mutual responsibility in upholding the values of the organisation.

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Active Inclusion Program

Inclusive Futures event wrap up

Well, what an incredible event this was. This event was the very start of many more conversations to be had

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Are you an allied health professional or sports, fitness/recreational service provider who wants to collaborate, share and gain knowledge in the inclusion space? Our January newsletter will be dropping soon where you can keep up to date with all our events, professional education/development workshops and more! These newsletters are delivered to your inbox bimonthly.Visit www.gcrs.com.au and sign up to our newsletter as a service provider/community partner.#AIP #GCRS #goldcoastrecreationandsport #inclusivegoldcoast #activeInclusionprogram #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #inclusion #accessibility #invisibleillness #disabilityadvocate #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilities #abilitynotdisability #disabilitylife #diversity #awareness #community #NDIS #support #ActiveInclusion ... See MoreSee Less
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Listen to Jesse from Rock N Slide and their journey with the Active Inclusion Programhttps://youtu.be/fp2EVfYhbeEJesse Noonan is the founder of Skate Advantage and RockNSlide Skateboarding. With a professional skateboarding career spanning the last 10 years, Jesse has dedicated himself to sharing his love for skateboarding with the world. His passion lies in making skateboarding an inclusive sport, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the thrill and joy of skateboarding.Results from participating in the AIP:Rock N slide received independent funding to build their state-of-the-art skateboarding frame (see video below) to ensure all people have accessibility to skateboarding. Enhanced program visibility and awarenessBoosting participant engagementEnhanced service deliveryStaff training enhancedAdditional staff hired#AIP #GCRS #goldcoastrecreationandsport #inclusivegoldcoast #activeInclusionprogram #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #inclusion #accessibility #invisibleillness #disabilityadvocate #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilities #abilitynotdisability #disabilitylife #diversity #awareness #community #NDIS #support #ActiveInclusion #inclusivefitness #adaptivefitness #adaptivesports #inclusivesports #inclusivesport #inclusiverecreation #adaptiverecreation ... See MoreSee Less
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After joining Dan for a 25km run on Christmas Eve and completing several long runs by themselves over the Christmas break, Adam and Zac both went into the New Years Resolution Run with a greater fitness base and greater confidence.This was evident in their results with Adam running a massive PB and pacing himself really well! Adam ended up running the hard 13km course in 58 minutes, coming in the top 15 overall and 4th for his age group. Zac also had a great run with finishing the course in 1:14.Great effort by the boys and just the start of big things to come in 2025! ... See MoreSee Less
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Office Closure Dates 2024

Last day of programs and support for 2024 will be on Wednesday 18th December 2024. The office will therefore be closed and there will be no support on Thursday 19th December 2024. 
GCRS will reopen and programs will resume on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

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