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We’re proud to celebrate International Day of People with Disability and shine a light on the many people and organisations leading the way in access and inclusion. 👏 For many, inclusion isn’t just a word, it’s woven into everything they do. They go the extra mile to ensure people with disability are part of everyday life. When we put the call out for nominations of those championing access and inclusion, the response was inspiring.

🏆To explore the full Honour List, visit https://docsm.au/4iI8Q2w
📸 Pictured here is one of the nominations, Manning Tennis Club, recognised for their Top Spinners Wheelchair Tennis program.

💙 Week 3 | Barriers & Enablers to Participation in Climbing

Recent literature reviews from Curtin University honours students highlight key barriers and enablers that influence how autistic youth engage with climbing.

Many autistic individuals face barriers such as:
🔹 Sensory overload (noise, crowding, bright lights)
🔹 Fear of injury or past negative experiences
🔹 Difficulty with unfamiliar environments
🔹 Lack of autism-aware instruction or support
🔹 Feeling pressured or rushed

But research also shows a powerful set of enablers that significantly increase participation and positive outcomes:
✨ Calm, predictable environments
✨ Autism-aware and supportive coaches
✨ Clear routines and visual structure
✨ Choice, autonomy, and collaborative decision-making
✨ Safe, trust-building relationships with belayers
✨ Small group or 1:1 settings

When these enablers are present, autistic youth often show greater confidence, emotional regulation, willingness to try new climbs, and deeper social connection.

🌿 At ClimbWell, we intentionally design our sessions around these enablers — creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and empowering for every climber.

Follow along next Friday for Week 4: The Power of Environment

💙 Week 1 | Climbing as a Therapeutic Tool for Autistic Youth

Recent literature reviews from Curtin University honours students explored existing research on the therapeutic benefits of climbing for autistic youth, and the findings are inspiring.

Climbing provides more than physical benefits. Studies show it supports emotional regulation, confidence, coordination, and focus, while encouraging trust and communication through the belayer-climber relationship.

For autistic individuals, the structure and predictability of climbing create a sense of safety and control. Each movement becomes a moment of mindfulness, helping participants connect mind and body.

🌿 At ClimbWell, we see these benefits in action every day where movement becomes therapy and confidence is built one hold at a time.

At ClimbWell, we believe every climber deserves the chance to grow — on and off the wall 🧗‍♀️

Our NDIS-funded sessions create a supportive space for neurodivergent and disabled participants to build calmness, confidence, and resilience through movement and mindfulness.

Each session is guided by experienced coaches who understand and celebrate every individual’s strengths 🌿

👉 Book your first lesson at https://www.climbwell.com.au/ndis/