Inclusive sporting and recreation opportunities
Our city has a range of community groups and organisations dedicated to providing exciting sport and recreation opportunities for people living with disability.
These activities help everyone get involved, make friends, and enjoy a healthy and active life. Staying active is good for both your body and mind. It can also help you feel more connected to your community. Activities include wheelchair basketball, gardening, horse riding, gymnastics, outdoor adventures and many more!
Whether you're looking to try something new, stay active, or connect with others, there’s something for everyone. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and active city for all.
Accessible parks and playgrounds
City of Moreton Bay has many parks and sporting facilities with accessible features for your enjoyment.
Discover our parks with accessible pathways, parking, toilets, and equipment.
To find one close to you, visit Sporting fields, parks and playgrounds.
Albany Creek Gymnastics Club
This club has inclusive general classes for everyone. They also offer classes for children and adults with disability or those who need extra help. You can find them at the South Pine Sports Complex.
For information about opportunities, contact the club at info@acgci.com.au.
Beachmere Community Garden
The Beachmere Community Garden is a welcoming, accessible space for the whole community. It features a sensory garden and educates visitors on growing healthy, ethical food at home, especially in urban areas.
For more information, visit Beachmere Community Garden.
Blind Bats Inc.
Blind Bats provides inclusive sporting activities for people who:
- are blind or have low vision
- are deaf or have hearing loss
- have Down syndrome
- are neurodiverse.
They offer beep sports such as cricket, hockey, softball, and touch football. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in.
Blind Bats is located at Devine Court Sports Complex. For more information, visit Blind Bats Inc.
Healthy and Active Moreton
Council's Healthy and Active Moreton program offers many free and low-cost activities. These include sport, recreation, fitness and wellness classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Some inclusive activities are wheelchair basketball, wheelchair dancing and chair yoga classes.
For more information, visit Healthy and Active Moreton.
Moreton Bay Boccia - Sporting Wheelies
Sporting Wheelies is a leading provider of opportunities for people with disability wanting to get involved in sport and recreation activities. Boccia is a bowling game that uses strategy and precision. It's suitable for all skill levels, including those with a physical disability.
The Boccia program is available at Morayfield Sport and Events Centre. For more information, visit Sporting Wheelies.
Riding for the Disabled - Samford and Redcliffe
Riding for the Disabled provides a range of safe and therapeutic activities for people with disability. These include horse riding, dressage, carriage driving and equestrian competitions.
For more information, visit:
Samford Valley Target Archers
This archery club has courses for people of all abilities. They have a para-classifier, coaches and international-level judges with experience working with para-archers. From beginners through to international-level competitors, all are welcome. The club's policy is for inclusion and integration.
For more information, visit Samford Valley Target Archers.
Special Olympics Moreton North
Special Olympics provides a safe and supportive space for people with intellectual disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
Activities include:
- athletics
- basketball
- golf
- soccer
- swimming
- table tennis.
People of all ages and abilities are welcome to come and have fun.
The Moreton North program is run at venues throughout the city. For more information, visit Special Olympics.
Suncoast Spinners - Wheelchair Basketball
Suncoast Spinners is a social club catering to people of all abilities. Wheelchair basketball is a great team sport. It can help build strength and coordination while learning new skills and making friends along the way. You can join as a player, coach or official.
Suncoast Spinners host activities at Morayfield Sport and Events Centre. For more information, visit Suncoast Spinners.
Variety Queensland
Variety Queensland run programs for children with disabilities. Their programs and activities enable children to experience recreation, creativity and camaraderie. They also offer sport and recreation grants and scholarships for children with disability.
Variety Queensland is based at James Drysdale Reserve. For more information, contact the Kids Support Team at: