While junior sports programs such as Auskick have proven a hit with kids eagre to get a taste of sport, a dedicated group of Ballarat parents is working hard to make sure nobody misses out.
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Access All Abilities Sports Ballarat branch was formed in 2016 after Kellie Tait found her autistic on struggled to keep up with the pace of a mainstream Auskick program.
The program has since partnered with Ballarat Grammar School and on Sunday kids from around Ballarat got to test their skills in a Auskick program run by Western Bulldogs representatives.
“We simplified everything for them so it’s a bit easier to understand and you can see by their faces they absolutely love it,” Ms Tait said.
“It’s a good chance for the parents to sit back and enjoy watching their kids participate in something they otherwise wouldn’t.”
The program which currently has 36 participants gives kids a chance to get a taste of a number of different sports including soccer, netball, cricket as well as Australian Rules.
