DISABILITY & INCLUSION
Swans have increased the impact on people living with disability over recent years, and thanks to Telethon, in 2024 were able to employ a fulltime Disability and Inclusion Coordinator, as well as offer two traineeships to young people living with disability.
This team delivers a number of programs and engagement across Perth, as well as visiting the Pilbara for special events.
Contact Jorja Perdija on 9279 8700 or email jperdija@swandistrictsfc.com
Check out Swans Social Impact on Facebook for the latest.
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In 2022 Swans became the first and only WAFL club to enter an All Abilities football team in the PFL Integrated Competition.
Registrations for 2025 season will open soon.
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Swans were one of the inaugural teams to enter the WA Wheelchair Football League.
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In school mentoring program that builds resilience, self belief and empowers students to create better futures, tailored to suit the needs of students living with disability.
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In partnership with Telethon, Swans now own sports wheelchairs that allow us to deliver Wheelchair Footy and Basketball to schools and the community.
Email jperdija@swandistrictsfc.com for more info.
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Held for the first time in 2024, the Be You festival in Karratha brought the opportunity for kids living with disability to participate in a number of sports and activities, including Wheelchair Footy.
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Swans own and operate a mobile coffee van where Barista training is offered for young people and employment opportunities are available on Swans matchdays and events.
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Each year Swans celebrate inclusion and diversity at our COUNT ME IN WAFL Match. Our All Abilities team play straight after the WAFL match, bringing together the wider club.
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Each year Swans hold a breakfast on December 3 to recognise International Day of People with Disability and celebrate the wonderful people connected to the club who do amazing things.
