Access Kingston

parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive. There is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate on a 5km course. Accessibility is a priority at parkrun.

• Where:
  • Karkarook Park, Moorabbin
  • Bicentennial Park, Chelsea
  • The Phar Lap Track, Braeside
• When: Every Saturday
• Time: 8am

Register to run, walk, roll or volunteer at parkrun.com.au/register.

Read more about Chelsea Bicentennial Park.

Come and experience a visual language and join in for some stories and songs! 

For preschool aged children and families.  

• Where: Chelsea Library
• When: Tuesday, 2 December 2024
• Time: 10am

No bookings required.

For questions, contact Kingston Libraries at library@kingston.vic.gov.au or 1300 135 668.

McKinnon Basketball Association is welcoming participants of All Ages and Abilities to excel, learn, interact and enjoy basketball. Give it a try and become part of the Cougar family. 

Come and try your first session for free! 

• Where: Glen Eira Sports & Aquatic Centre - Court 3 
• When: Every Saturday, 8 November to 29 November
• Time: 9.30am - 10.15am

No booking required.

Every weekend from November to April (weather permitting), there will be accessible beach matting and/or beach wheelchairs available for use at Life Saving Clubs. Please visit the club's website for more details.

• Aspendale Life Saving Club
• Carrum Surf Life Saving Club
• Chelsea Longbeach Surf Lifesaving Club*
• Mentone Life Saving Club*
• Mordialloc Life Saving Club

*wheelchair only.

Experience sailing with friendly, skilled instructors in club training boats. Open to everyone - families, friends, partners, colleagues and people of all abilities. Enjoy a fun day on the bay, sailing gear and life jackets provided.

Come and try

• Where: Mordialloc Sailing Club, 12A Bowman St, Aspendale
• When: Sunday, 16 November 2025 and Saturday 24 January 2026
• Time: 10am - 2pm

No bookings required.

For enquiries contact Mordialloc Sailing Club at msc@mordiallocsc.com.au or 0467 229 116.

All abilities fishing session facilitated by qualified Fishcare staff and volunteers. Equipment supplied, friends, family and carers welcome and encouraged.

• Where: Launching Way, Patterson River, Carrum 
• When: Thursday 4 December
• Time: 9.30am - 10.45am, 11am - 12.15pm and 12.30pm - 1.45pm

Bookings required. Use the links below to book into your preferred session:

Book tickets (9.30am)
Book tickets (11am)
Book tickets (12.30pm)

Unleash your inner gymnast. Come together for an all-abilities session where school-aged children with disability can try gymnastics equipment. Work at your own pace with dedicated coaches offering personalised support. Discover what you can do.

• Where: 3 Livingston Street, Highett 3190
• When: Saturday, 22 November
• Time: 

• 11:30am - 12:15pm - 5 - 8 year olds
• 12:15pm - 1:00pm - 8 - 12 year olds
• 1:00pm - 1:45pm - 12+ year olds

Enquiries: contact Highett Youth Club at admin@highettyouthclub.org or (03) 9532 0457 

Riding for the Disabled provides opportunities for anyone with disability to enjoy safe, therapeutic, horse-related activities. Play games, try on a helmet and meet some of our quiet, relaxed ponies.

Meet and greet

• Where: RDA Moorabbin, 40 Plant Grove Heatherton
• When: Sunday, 30 November
• Time: 11am - 12noon

For directions and to book call Kate on 0419 493 222.

SaintsPlay is an inclusive, fun, footy program for children (5-18) with developmental challenges.  

Come and try your first session for free! 

• Where: RSEA Park, 32-60 Linton Street, Moorabbin 3189
• When: Tuesdays in November and December 2025
• Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Questions? Email shannon.jones@saints.com.au

Starfish Nippers is a modified Nippers program for all abilities from ages 5 to adult with 1:1 supervision. Inclusive fun, skills and sport on the beach! 

Come and try day

• Where: Bonbeach Life Saving Club, Bonbeach 3196
• When: Saturday 23 November
• Time: 11am - 12pm

To register email nippers@bonbeachlsc.com.au.

SWEAT Aqua is a pool program designed for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury, MND, or similar conditions. The class builds confidence, strength, mobility and coordination in a supportive social environment. Participants can work at their own pace and carers are welcome.

• Where: Waves Leisure Centre, Highett 3190
• When: 2 December
• Time: 11.30am - 12.15pm

For any enquiries, contact Waves at active@kingston.vic.gov.au or (03) 9559 7111.

Kingston residents with disability (and their carer) are invited to use the pool and gym for free during the Access Kingston Week.

Just mention Access Kingston to the friendly staff member at the front counter.

• Where: Waves Leisure Centre, Highett 3190
• When: Monday, 1 December – Sunday, 7 December 2025

For any enquiries, contact Waves at active@kingston.vic.gov.au or (03) 9559 7111.

Kingston, Bayside, and Stonnington Councils are teaming up with Writers Victoria to bring you Writeability - a workshop series that celebrates the voices of people and writers with disability. Led by Melbourne-based writer, editor, and poet Ruby Hillsmith, the program is designed to help remove barriers and amplify disabled voices in writing and publishing. Build your skills, share your stories and connect with a supportive community of creatives.

If you identify as a person with disability or experience barriers as a result of disability, Writeability is for you.

• Where and When: four monthly Wednesday workshops – Toorak/South Yarra Library (3 Dec 2025), Cheltenham Library (28 Jan 2026) Sandringham Library (11 Feb 2026), Toorak/South Yarra Library (18 March 2025)
• Time: 10am – 12pm

Limited places, bookings required.

Register now