Inclusion coach scores big for Moreton Bay community

Published 03 November 2026

• Last year, City of Moreton Bay introduced a Sport4All inclusion coach to boost inclusive community participation in sports. 
• Council’s inclusion coach engaged 181 organisations throughout 2026. 
• City of Moreton Bay actively working to be the most accessible city in Queensland.

City of Moreton Bay is celebrating one year of Sport4All inclusion coach Emily Finn-Brumm helping create more inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and community life. 

Sport4All is a nationally award-winning program brought to life through a collaboration between the Australian Federal Government, Australian Sports Commission, and former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott’s Consultancy, Get Skilled Access. 

Sport4All’s purpose is to drive a positive change in grassroots sport, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the benefits of sport, when, where and how they choose. 

The program is managed and delivered by people with disabilities and lived experience, which strengthens inclusivity and supports positive change. 

Mrs Finn-Brumm, who is a long-time coach of Moreton Bay’s Boccia program, started in the role last year. 

Through ongoing outreach, presentations, conversations and community engagement, the inclusion coach has worked with 181 clubs, schools and community groups, including 86 sporting clubs and 64 schools. 

Mayor Peter Flannery said Council was thrilled with the success of Sport4All and Mrs Finn-Brumm’s work with the Moreton Bay community.  

“Every action taken this year has been impactful towards helping local sporting clubs, schools and First Nations communities gain a better understanding of what diversity and inclusion looks like,” he said. 

“Each and every one of our residents should be given the chance to participate in sports, especially ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

“By working alongside local organisations, we’re helping create welcoming environments where more people can connect, participate and thrive through sport and recreation.” 

Mrs Finn-Brumm said while the numbers told an impressive story, the success of Sport4All in the City of Moreton Bay community went far beyond that.  

“The real success has been the relationships built, the conversations started, and the willingness of organisations across City of Moreton Bay to embrace inclusion,” she said. 

“Every check-in completed, every training session undertaken, every action plan developed, and every inclusive event delivered brings us one step closer to a community where everyone has the opportunity to participate, belong, and thrive. 

"Investing in long term education and change helps us be a truly inclusive city, more than one off events." 

Sporting clubs, schools and First Nations communities interested in meeting with Moreton Bay’s inclusion coach are encouraged to email Council’s sport and recreation team via SportRecreation@moretonbay.qld.gov.au/