BASKETBALL BEYOND THE GAME
BASKETBALL BEYOND THE GAME
All Abilities Hoops
Inclusive Basketball for ALL ABILITIES
THE ALL ABILITIES HOOPS PROGRAM
All Abilities Hoops is a program dedicated to providing safe, inclusive, and adaptive basketball opportunities for children and young people with physical, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities. Our program ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, has the chance to participate, develop skills, and feel connected through the game. Sessions are delivered in accessible environments, with the Hoop Dreams facility offering wheelchair access and accessible toilet facilities to support participants with mobility needs.
We also work alongside our sister organisation, Integrity 4 Life, to provide participants with access to trained support workers where required. Our coaches have undertaken specialist training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), ensuring sessions are trauma-informed, supportive, and responsive to the individual needs of each participant.
Why ALL ABILITIES HOOPS Matters
According to recent research, only around one in three children with disability participate in organised sport weekly, despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity for physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connection.
Inclusive team based sport provides participants with opportunities to build confidence, social skills, and resilience, while also developing peer relationships with team mates, coaches, and themselves. For many, these experiences can reduce isolation, support emotional wellbeing, and provide a sense of belonging.
Who All Abilities Hoops Supports
All Abilities Hoops is designed for young people who:
Have physical, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities
Require adaptive or inclusive sport programs to participate fully
Want to build skills, confidence, and social connections in a supportive environment
Program Focus & Structure
All Abilities Hoops tailors every session to the needs and goals of participants, ensuring basketball is accessible, enjoyable, and empowering.
Skill Development Sessions
Basketball fundamentals adapted for a wide range of abilities, including wheelchair basketball, smaller court games, and modified rules.
Mentorship & Peer Support
Connection with coaches and peers who provide guidance, encouragement, and role modelling.
Education for Support Workers, Carers & Families
Education sessions and resources are provided to support workers, carers, and family members, focusing on inclusive sport participation, understanding individual needs, positive behaviour support, and the role of sport in building confidence and connection.
Community Inclusion
Creating welcoming spaces where participants and their families feel supported, valued, and connected, strengthening relationships and reducing isolation through shared sporting experiences.
Positive Outcomes Through THE ACADEMY
Across all of our programs, Hoop Dreams Academy uses basketball as a powerful tool to create meaningful, lasting change for children and young people experiencing disadvantage. By providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments, we help participants overcome barriers to participation while building skills that extend far beyond the court.
Through engagement in our programs, children and young people experience:
✓ Improved Social and Emotional Wellbeing
✓ Stronger Community Connection
✓ Personal Growth and Life Skills
✓ Healthier Lifestyles
✓ Increased Access and Opportunity
Together, these outcomes reflect our commitment to providing benevolent relief through basketball where children and young people can thrive and discover their potential through teamwork and connection.