Inclusion Policy
1. Purpose
1.1. Cheltenham Youth Club (CYC) believes that gymnastics is a sport with something for everyone and values diversity
and inclusion across our community.
1.2. This policy sets out CYC’s commitment to providing inclusive programs, activities, and facilities that welcome and
support people of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds.
2. Scope
2.1. This policy applies to all CYC programs, participants, employees, coaches, administrators, Judges and volunteers.
3. Policy
3.1. Cheltenham Youth Club is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, safe,
and valued. We actively encourage and support participation in gymnastics by people of all abilities, identities, and
backgrounds, including those who may face barriers related to disability, culture, nationality, language, gender identity,
sexuality, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic circumstances.
3.2. The Club will engage each participant in ways that are appropriate, meaningful, and responsive to the individual,
while maintaining fairness and equity for all participants.
3.3. The Club will actively support inclusion initiatives developed by Gymnastics Victoria, Gymnastics Australia, and other
relevant organisations and will be proactive in developing its own inclusive programs where appropriate.
4. Undertakings
4.1. The Club will actively identify and remove barriers whether direct, indirect, or systemic within its structures,
practices, and culture, to ensure that all people have equitable opportunities to participate fully in gymnastics.
4.2. All Club employees, members, and volunteers will take responsibility within their roles to recognise and reduce
barriers to participation, whether physical, social, cultural, or digital, and ensure that programs and services are
accessible and inclusive.
4.3. The Club will seek out and make use of training and educational opportunities offered by Gymnastics Victoria and
other relevant bodies to strengthen staff and member awareness, knowledge, and capacity in inclusion.
4.4. The Club will provide ongoing education and professional development to Technical Members, coaches, and staff to
ensure they have the skills and resources needed to support the participation of people of all abilities, identities, and
backgrounds.
4.5. The Club will provide reasonable adjustments, modifications or supports to meet the needs of individual
participants. Staff and volunteers will be supported with the necessary training and resources to create safe, inclusive,
and empowering experiences for every participant.
4.6. The Club will continue to develop and foster relationships with community organisations, schools, and inclusion
networks to support the design and delivery of well-planned, inclusive programs that meet the needs of the broader
community.
5. Responsibilities
5.1 The Committee of Management is accountable for implementing and reviewing the policy.
5.2 The Centre Manager is responsible for operational compliance.
5.3 Coaches, employees, and volunteers are responsible for embedding inclusion in daily practice.
6. Complaint Handling and Reporting
6.1 Participants and families can raise concerns with CYC Wellbeing officer (refer to CYC Member Communication).
Anonymity can be preserved throughout this process.
6.2 Concerns will be handled in line with CYC’s Complaints or Member Protection Policy.
7. Monitoring and Review
7.1 The policy will be reviewed every two years, or earlier if legislation or best practice changes.
Issued: January 2026
Re-issued / Review Date: January 2027
