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All Kids Can Play

2015 • Open Entrant Documentaries
Filmmaker: Pete White

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Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: Open Entrant Documentaries
Festival Year: 2015
Filmmaker: Pete White

Film Transcript

You — that's a good question. Why can't a kid with a disability participate in mainstream sport? It's actually attitude. Some of the clubs aren't as confident or comfortable providing services for people with disabilities as they could be, but look at what's possible rather than what's not possible. It's about making adjustments. It's easier to put the inclusion of disabled kids in the "too hard" basket — choosing exclusiveness rather than inclusiveness.

Sixty-four percent of Australians participate in a regular sport or activity. It all comes down to one thing: belonging. Twenty-three percent of Australians with disabilities participate in regular sport. That's not good. Children and parents with disabilities just end up giving up. It's about encouraging kids with disabilities and their parents and letting them know that they're welcome.

Being a disabled kid playing a mainstream sport makes me happy. There is no reason that they shouldn't. Why not? Why can't a kid with a disability play mainstream sport? Sport has the same positive effect on everyone; it gives belief and confidence in themselves. It's about the passion to play sport. The equipment or the structure required is not insurmountable. I can see this — just do it. Just imagine your life.

Filmmaker

Pete White is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Pete White.

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